World class Argentine Bodega Catena Zapata winery and Ernesto Bajda. On the week’s audio podcast.
Bodega Catena Zapata
Chile is squeezed between the ocean and the mighty Andes mountains. This serves the vineyards of our next featured country extremely well. That is Argentina!
Bodega Catena Zapata
Ernesto Bajda winemaker for Bodega Catena Zapata
Calling in from Mendoza, Ernesto Bajda winemaker for Bodega Catena Zapata. This is a winery over four generations that has been a major player in transforming and elevating the quality and profile of the wines of Argentina. An incredible story.
Listen to Ernesto Bajda at 23:30 minutes into the show
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“What sets Nicolás Catena Zapata apart from other top producers in the world is his unflagging dedication to researching, studying, and learning every aspect of viticulture and winemaking that could potentially improve his wines”.
Jancis Robinson
“Nicolás Catena was the true pioneer and is still the most important wine personality in Argentina. They are so forward thinking and smart as they are still at the head of quality wines in the country. Doing amazing research and never resting on their laurels”.
Luis Gutiérrez
Bodega Catena Zapata
On this week’s radio show…
South America Sizzles with Sensational Sips and Sights! Exploring Chile, Argentina and Peru!
We have a super lineup of guests this week. Our topic today Sizzling South America. With their red hot wines, incredible gastronomy and the exploring of what one of our favorite Globe and Mail columnist recently called the “hippest sip of the moment”, that is Pisco.
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