Everything about Malbec with Laura Catena

Are you studying in a WSET, MS, or SWE program and need to know about Malbec? Or maybe you just love Malbec and want to know more about its history? Dr. Laura Catena, Managing Director of Catena Zapata, Argentina’s premier winery, has created this video that within a few minutes will give you a solid foundation of useful information. Malbec has risen to become one of the most popular grape varieties in the world, but this is not a new phenomenon, it’s been a long time coming. Did you know that Eleanor of Aquitaine might be considered its earliest celebrity endorser? Up until the mid-1800s Malbec was a key component in the best Bordeaux, but disappeared from the vineyards seemingly overnight. Why? One word: phylloxera! But how did this root pest cause Malbec's demise in Europe but lead to its resurrection in the new world? And how did Malbec get from France to Argentina? Why does Malbec thrive in the high-altitude, cool climate vineyards of Argentina? This video answers these questions and a lot more. (Note: watching this video while tasting Malbec will enhance the learning experience!) The Catena family has been making wine in Argentina for 115+ years. For more information on the wines and history of Catena Zapata, please visit http://www.catenawines.com/ And if you’re scientifically-inclined, catch up with what the Catena Institute of Wine is up to at http://www.catenainstitute.com/