The makers of Alamos Wine: Catena Zapata

The Catena Family: An Argentine Tradition

An Argentine wine institution, Catena Zapata is one of the most important wineries in Mendoza. The Catena family includes four generations of winemakers and was one of the earliest to make wine in Argentina, planting their first Malbec vines in 1902.

Catena Zapata winery

The architecture of the winery is one of the most unique in Mendoza. The building is pyramid-shaped and was inspired by Mayan architecture. Although the building is certainly interesting to look at and the view is nice from the top, it wasn't built as much with function in mind unlike wineries like O. Fournier which has fused beautiful architecture with function.

Catena Zapata wines

Catena Zapata has several lines including Alamos and Tikal, both well-known (or at least recognized by the label) outside of Argentina. Along with Norton, San Telmo, and Trapiche, Alamos can nearly always be found in the US under the Argentine wine section.