Zaha Malbec
WHY WE LOVE IT
- ZaHa means “Heart” in Mendoza’s native Huarpe language. ZaHa – the heart of Paraje Altamira.
- The 90% Malbec fruit is co-fermented with small amounts of 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot for additional complexity and concentration.
- 100% of Zaha Malbec comes from estate ZaHa vineyard in San Carlos, Valle de Uco, Mendoza. 17 acres vineyard; 0.9 kilo production per plant; planted 2008.
Varietal Composition: 90% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Elaboration: This Malbec is crafted from co-fermentations of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, sourced from different soil profiles and harvested at various stages. Initially, grapes from sandy areas are picked for co-fermentation, followed by limestone-driven parcels to enhance mineral character, and finally silty parcels that add richness, black fruit aromas, and color concentration. Planted at a density of 7000 plants per hectare.
Tasting Notes: A mineral and fresh Malbec. Floral notes and red fruit aromas on the nose are followed by a rich and medium bodied palate that enhances the fruit profile of this wine. Round tannins that add up to a long finish.
PRESS
2019 – 93 James Suckling | 92+ Wine Advocate | 91 Wine Spectator | 90 Wine Enthusiast
2020 – 91 Vinous
2021 – 94 James Suckling | 93 Wine Spectator | 93 Vinous | 92 Wine Advocate | 91 Wine Enthusiast
2022 – 94 James Suckling | 90 Wine Spectator
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
In 2010 Alejandro Sejanovich y Jeff Mausbach elaborated their first two wines (Zaha and Teho), driven by their desire to reflect the terroir characteristics of their Toko and Tomal vineyards. Zaha means “heart of the earth” in the native indigenous language of the local Huarpes. That is how Bodega Teho was born, today it counts with a portfolio that gets bigger year after year, thanks to the continuous research into the diverse micro terroirs of Mendoza.