Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, Catena Zapata winery is a family-owned Argentine wine estate that has shaped the history of South American winemaking for over four generations. Based in Mendoza, the winery became world-renowned in the 1980s when Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata pioneered high-altitude vineyards in the Andes foothills, redefining the quality and potential of Argentine Malbec wines. His research-driven approach elevated Mendoza Malbec onto the global stage, a legacy further advanced in the 1990s by his daughter, Dr. Laura Catena, who continues to lead innovation in terroir, historic grape clones, and sustainability. Today, Catena Zapata is internationally recognised for excellence, holding more 100-point wine ratings than any other South American winery and maintaining certification from Bodegas de Argentina for its commitment to quality and sustainable viticulture.
