Catena Zapata 'Nicolas Catena Zapata' 2004 3L Cebreros A rare clone of Moscato

A rare clone of Moscato Giallo

expect it to become more prominent over time

A little tight

I tasted this still-unbottled regional red in January 2024

Catena Zapata 'Nicolas Catena Zapata' 2004 3L Cebreros A rare clone of MoscatoCatena Zapatas flagship is the Nicolas Catena Zapata, a Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec blend. The 2004 Nicolas Catena Zapata is composed of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Malbec. It spent 18 months in 100% new French oak. A saturated black purple in color, it has an aristocratic perfume of pain grille, mineral, espresso, saddle leather, cassis, black currant, and black raspberry. Opulently textured, complex, ripe, and sweet on the palate, it maintains a