Leave it to the Catena family to fashion a plush, super-sophisticated red based on Malbec (77% of the blend here), but tempered by an addition of 20% Bonarda and 3% Petit Verdot. The result is a wine that is fresher, lighter on its feet and more complex than a 100% Malbec would be. A judicious 13 month stay in French oak adds a bit of spice underneath the blue-black fruit and subtly herbaceous qualities of this versatile-with-food and well-crafted gem. Sustainable viticulture.