Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, who championed the Malbec grape from the off despite its declining popularity in Bordeaux, Catena Zapata is today a centre of detailed viticultural study, with vineyards dubbed the country’s Grand Crus. Nicola’s grandson, Nicolás, is one of the most decorated winemakers alive and has steered Argentinian winemaking up into the giddy altitudes that now sets it apart. The estate is currently run by his daughter Laura, who created the Catena Institute of Wine, developing Argentina’s sustainability code and collaborating with top universities around the world to get the best out of her own vineyards and, more broadly, to help Argentinian wines reach their full potential.