92pts James Suckling

Ripe, racy berries, potpourri, stone and a touch of white pepper follow through to a juicy, medium-bodied palate with firm tannins and a fruity, expressive finish.

92pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2021 Appellation Paraje Altamira Malbec was my favorite from this range of Malbecs from different IGs (Indicación Geograficas, the appellations of Argentina), with freshness, elegance, balance, complexity and nuance. It has moderate 13.4% alcohol and very good freshness and acidity (in parameters and in the mouth), and it's clean, precise and ethereal with lots of energy. It is expressive and floral, varietal and with the full chalky texture that is a distinct characteristic of Altamira. It has polished tannins and finished tasty and long.

92pts Vinous

The 2021 Malbec Catena Appellation Paraje Altamira from the Uco Valley was aged for eight months in a third new barrels. Purple in the glass. The nose presents notes of fruit and herbs such as plum, thyme and hints of violet. In the mouth, the palate is compact with slightly chalky tannins, good juice and regional flavor, which lingers at length.

Wine Enthusiast

Plenty of berry flavors with notes of cassis and tobacco fill the mouth. The wine's mineral texture and moderate acidity provide a good frame for its fruit-forward character. 

Winemaker Notes

Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized for their pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture and in leading Argentina’s Malbec revolution. In the 1950s, Don Domingo Catena began sourcing Malbec from the vineyards of Altamira in the Uco Valley. The combination of intense sunlight and cool nights yields an elegant, mineral, slightly spicy Malbec with a deep texture and flavors.