Catena Zapata "Nicasia Vineyard" Malbec

A single vineyard. A pure vision. The soul of the Andes captured in a glass.
High in the southern reaches of Mendoza’s Uco Valley lies Nicasia Vineyard, a landscape of silence and sunlight. Here, among stony soils laced with limestone and sand, the vines are shaped by intense days and cool mountain nights. It’s a place of extremes — where struggle breeds character — and from this stark beauty, Catena Zapata crafts one of its most distinctive wines: Nicasia Vineyard Malbec.

This wine is not about power alone, but about precision — the kind that comes only when the vineyard speaks louder than the winemaker. The grapes are hand-harvested at perfect ripeness, their thick skins soaked in sunlight and mountain air. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts, allowing the fruit’s natural complexity to emerge unfiltered. The wine then rests in French oak, where it gains quiet structure and polish without losing its wild, mineral-driven heart.

In the glass, Nicasia Vineyard Malbec is a story unfolding. Aromas of black plum, violet, and crushed stone give way to hints of cocoa, graphite, and thyme. The palate is full and focused, with dark fruit depth lifted by mountain freshness — the signature of high-altitude Mendoza. Each sip lingers gracefully, carrying both richness and restraint.

For wine lovers in Ireland, this single-vineyard Malbec is a rare chance to experience the kind of purity that has made Argentina’s best wines world-renowned. It’s a bottle that invites contemplation and connection — the kind of wine that transforms a quiet dinner into something memorable.

Why we love it:
Nicasia Vineyard Malbec embodies everything that makes Catena Zapata exceptional: a deep respect for place, an obsession with balance, and an unrelenting pursuit of elegance. It’s rich but not heavy, structured yet fluid — the mark of a vineyard that has truly found its voice.