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Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata vs Chakana Malbec Ayni

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata
Mendoza, Argentina · Cabernet Sauvignon · Malbec
€95
The steal
Dead ringer
Chakana Malbec Ayni
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€32 save €63

Tale of the taste

Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata Chakana Malbec Ayni
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Malbec in the blendSame Mendoza postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €32 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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