Catena Malbec: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Catena Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Catena. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice and pairs well with Grilled steak, short ribs and lamb.
Michael's take
“Plush dark blackberry, sweet violet petals, hints of dark chocolate, classic high-altitude Mendoza balance.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Producer
- Catena
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Catena Malbec
- Grilled steak
- short ribs
- lamb
- aged cheddar
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- gift bottle
Where to buy Catena Malbec
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Questions people ask
What does Catena Malbec taste like?
Catena Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Plush dark blackberry, sweet violet petals, hints of dark chocolate, classic high-altitude Mendoza balance.
What food goes with Catena Malbec?
Michael pairs Catena Malbec with Grilled steak, short ribs, lamb and aged cheddar. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and gift bottle.
How much does Catena Malbec cost?
Catena Malbec falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Malbec Michael has poured
- Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza$$ · $15–25
- Agua de Piedra Seleccion Malbec$ · under $15
- Alamos Malbec$ · under $15
- Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines$$ · $15–25
- Altos las Hormigas Clasico Malbec$ · under $15
- Antigal Uno Malbec$$ · $15–25
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