It was Nicolás Catena who thrust Argentinian wine into the modern era. A widely travelled academic economist, he learned from his exposure in the 1970s both to great Bordeaux and the huge promise of Napa wines. In the early 1980s, Catena agreed the key was to plant the right varieties in the right location, specifically cooler, higher sites.
Decanter Wine Legend
“Nicolás Catena Zapata is justly credited with putting Argentinean wines on the world map—by the best expedient of focusing entirely on quality. It's great to know he has started a wine dynasty, too.”
Nicolás Catena Zapata - Vintage 2004
“It strikes me as being Argentina’s equivalent of a great vintage of Lafite-Rothschild.”
Nicolás Catena Zapata - Vintage 2001
“This wine reminded me of a 2001 claret or a 2001 Napa Valley Cabernet; A beauty.”
