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A brief history

Bodega y Viñedos Catena encompasses the wines produced at the six Catena-family vineyards located in the Maipú, Luján de Cuyo, Tupungato and San Carlos regions of Mendoza, as well as a winery in the Vista Flores district of the Tunuyán region. Adopted by its founder Nicola Catena in 1902, the distinguished name returns the family to its vineyard-centric roots, recalling the principles the winery was founded upon – family, grapes, and place. Bodega y Viñedos Catena includes the winery’s new La Marchigiana natural wine range, as well as the Catena Alta, D.V. Catena, Appellation, and Catena Classic wines.
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Established in 1902

Cobos s/n
Mendoza, Argentina
M5509

www.catenawines.com

info@catenazapata.com

+542614131100

Meet The Winemakers

  • Dr. Laura Catena

    Dr. Laura Catena is a Harvard and Stanford trained biologist and physician, founder of the Catena Institute of Wine in Argentina, and managing director of Bodega Catena Zapata (Est. 1902). The Catena Institute is dedicated to preserving the Malbec wine variety and to elevating Argentine wine. Under Laura’s leadership, Bodega Catena Zapata has reached new heights. The family winery earned six 100-point wine ratings, was voted most awarded winery in the world by VIVINO WINE STYLE AWARDS three years in a row and was chosen WORLD’S MOST ADMIRED WINE BRAND by Drinks International in 2020. Laura is author of Argentina’s definitive wine guide, “Vino Argentino” and her second book, “Gold in the Vineyards,” received the Best in Wine History award from Gourmand. She lives with her husband and three children between Mendoza, Argentina, and San Francisco, California, where she volunteers as a street physician with the Department of Public Health.

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  • Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata

    “Nicolás Catena Zapata is a figure in Argentina of the stature of Robert Mondavi in Napa and Angelo Gaja in Piedmont. He inspired an entire region to strive for a higher level of quality by his successful exploration of high-altitude vineyards and rigorous clonal selection,” says Master Sommelier, Larry Stone. The grandson of Italian immigrants, Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata grew up working in the Catena family vineyards. He studied Economics at Columbia University and later, after visiting the Napa Valley during the early 1980s, he was inspired to start a wine revolution back in Argentina. He pioneered high-altitude viticulture and is responsible for the rebirth of the ancient Malbec variety in Argentina.

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Bodega y Viñedos Catena Wines

Featured Wines

Bodega y Viñedos Catena Nicasia Vineyards Doux Bottle Preview
Bodega y Viñedos CatenaNicasia Vineyards Doux

Nicasia Vineyards Doux is a young sparkling wine made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Moscatel

Bodega y Viñedos Catena Saint Felicien Sangiovese Bottle Preview
Bodega y Viñedos CatenaSaint Felicien Sangiovese

The Saint Felicien brand dates back more than 40 years, when we launched our first Cabernet Sauvignon for the Argentine market. It was the first 100% varietal wine produced in Argentina, a trend soon to be followed by other wineries in the country. Currently, Saint Felicien is made in the same style that was previously reserved for export wines. The great success achieved in demanding markets such as England, the United States, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands inspired us to launch this international wine style in Argentina.

Bodega y Viñedos Catena DV Catena Malbec Nicasia Vineyard Bottle Preview
Bodega y Viñedos CatenaDV Catena Malbec Nicasia Vineyard

The grapes for D.V. Catena are sourced from high altitude, mountain vineyards planted at elevations between 3297’ and 3957’ above sea level. Years of research, lead to the identification of the ideal “terroir” that could offer the highest concentration of aromas and flavors.

Bodega y Viñedos Catena Saint Felicien Tribute to Miguel Brascó Bottle Preview
Bodega y Viñedos CatenaSaint Felicien Tribute to Miguel Brascó

Saint Felicien Tribute to the prestigous wine journalist Miguel Brasco is an elegant, complex wine of a deep violet colour with subtle ruby red hues.

Bodega y Viñedos Catena Saint Felicien Nature Bottle Preview
Bodega y Viñedos CatenaSaint Felicien Nature

The Saint Felicien brand dates back more than 40 years, when we launched our first Cabernet Sauvignon for the Argentine market. It was the first 100% varietal wine produced in Argentina, a trend soon to be followed by other wineries in the country. Currently, Saint Felicien is made in the same style that was previously reserved for export wines. The great success achieved in demanding markets such as England, the United States, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands inspired us to launch this international wine style in Argentina.

Bodega y Viñedos Catena DV Catena Malbec-Malbec Bottle Preview
Bodega y Viñedos CatenaDV Catena Malbec-Malbec

The grapes for D.V. Catena are sourced from high altitude, mountain vineyards planted at elevations between 3297’ and 3957’ above sea level. Years of research, lead to the identification of the ideal “terroir” that could offer the highest concentration of aromas and flavors.

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