Catena Zapata Malbec

Catena Zapata is a world-renowned winery located in the Mendoza region of Argentina. Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, the estate is credited with pioneering the Malbec variety and high-altitude viticulture in the country. The brand gained international prestige under the leadership of Nicolás Catena Zapata, who revolutionized Argentine winemaking by applying European techniques to the unique Andean terroir. The wines are produced primarily in the Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley regions of Mendoza.

The brand remains a family-owned entity, maintaining its heritage through generations. While it operates with global distribution networks, the ultimate ownership and creative control stay within the Catena family, led currently by Dr. Laura Catena. The estate is famous for its iconic pyramid-shaped winery at the Adrianna Vineyard, which has become a symbol of high-quality Argentine wine production.