Dr Laura Catena is a fourth-generation Argentinian vintner, physician and wine writer. She obtained a BS degree (Magna Lum Laude) from Harvard University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Stanford. In 1995, she founded the Catena Institute of Wine, dedicated to preserving Malbec. She is currently managing director of Catena Zapata and of her own Luca Wines. She has received several awards, including ‘Woman of the Year’ from The Drinks Business, ‘Old Vine Hero Award’ from The Old Vine Conference and ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ from Meininger’s International. Under her management, the family’s Adrianna Vineyard has been awarded eleven 100-point scores. Laura is on the Executive Leadership Board of the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology, and was named WSET Honorary President in 2023
