Bodega Catena Zapata


Bodega Catena Zapata is a family-owned winery located in Mendoza, in the sub appellation of Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Argentina. The winery was founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena and was passed to his son Domingo.
Domingo’s son, Nicolás Catena Zapata, was a pioneer to introduce European winemaking techniques to Argentina,including the introduction of Malbec and vine growing in high altitudes.
Nicolás Catena’s daughter, Laura Catena, and other members of the Zapata family, have also been involved in the winery.
The winery structure in Agrelo, Mendoza, has a pyramid design based on Mayan architecture. It was designed by architect Pablo Sánchez Elía and built in the late 1990s.
In 2023, it was awarded the title of the World's Best Vineyards.