COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Bodega Catena Zapata
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Catena Alta Chardonnay is a premium white wine from Bodega Catena Zapata in Mendoza, Argentina. The 'Alta' designation highlights its origin from historic, high-altitude vineyard rows within the family's estate, specifically the Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary and the Domingo Vineyard in Villa Bastías. These vineyards, planted in 1992, are known for their unique terroir, contributing to the wine's distinctive character. The Catena family's long history and pioneering spirit in Argentine viticulture are central to the identity of this wine, which represents a commitment to quality and the exploration of extreme terroirs.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Alta' in the name signifies both high altitude and high quality.
Fact 02
Grapes come from vineyards planted in 1992, now over 30 years old.
Fact 03
The Adrianna Vineyard is often called the 'Grand Cru of South America'.
Fact 04
The wine is unfined and unfiltered for maximum expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Catena Alta Chardonnay is crafted using meticulous winemaking techniques. Grapes are whole-cluster pressed and fermented in 500L French oak barrels with natural yeasts at low temperatures for 12-24 days. Aggressive lees stirring (battonage) is employed to enhance texture. Thirty percent of the wine bypasses malolactic fermentation to retain crisp acidity. The wine then ages for 10-14 months in French oak barrels (a mix of new and used) on its lees. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural character.
