Catena Appellation Lunlunta Malbec 2020 – 750ml Winebow

93pts James Suckling

Purple plums, ripe blueberries, raspberries, cloves, chocolate orange, peppermint and hazelnuts on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with a plush core of berry fruit, supported by creamy tannins. Lovely texture. Sustainable. Drink or hold.

92pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

The 2020 Appellation Lunlunta Malbec is from a riper year than the 2019, but they still managed to keep the alcohol to a moderate 13.65% and retain enough freshness to make the wine fresh and balanced with some earthy rusticity and juicy fruit. It was bottled after eight months in oak barrels, and the wines show increasingly less oak.

90pts Wine Spectator

Wonderfully juicy, this packs in flavors of ripe strawberry and cherry preserves, with an inlay of smoke and spice underneath. Ends with hints of orange peel on the finish, around smooth tannins.

Winemaker Notes

The Lunlunta shows a deep violet color with purple reflections. The nose offers concentrated aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with traces of vanilla and mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and concentrated, with blueberries and blackberries notes and a touch of leather and cinnamon. The finish presents well integrated supple tannins with a flinty minerality that gives the wine exceptional length.

The Catena Lunlunta perfectly pairs with smoked meats and cheeses and equally well with braises, roasts or grilled meats and fowl. Perfect for a light dinner or a substantial meal, it is an extremely versatile wine that can be enjoyed with or without food.