Catena Zapata is one of Argentina’s historic estates as well as one of the main quality leaders in Argentina. The family has been involved in winemaking since the early 1900s when the late Nicolás Catena founded the winery. The family journeyed through the 20th century and the different estates and underwent various transformations. But it wasn’t until the 1980s when Nicolás Catena’s grandson, Nicolás Catena, decided to put all his efforts into becoming Argentina’s first fine wine producer. The Catenas were the first to plant in what is known today as one of the finest sites for winegrowing in Mendoza – Gualtallary. In fact, they have a research institute devoted to the exploration and definition of the capacities and characteristics of this vineyard. Their White Stones is a milestone in the world of white wine in Argentina. Don’t miss it and check on Laura Catena’s views on the typicity of malbec in Argentina.
