Bodega Catena Zapata : "Catena Alta" Chardonnay 2020

An aromatic and mineral Argentinian white wine

The estate

In 1902, the pioneering Nicola Catena founded the Bodega Catena Zapata and planted his first plot of Malbec vines in the exceptional vineyards of Mendoza in Argentina.

This family-owned estate, constantly seeking excellence, experienced a new boom when it was taken over in the 1960s by Nicolás Catena Zapata. Wishing to revolutionise the production methods of Argentinian wines, Nicolás Catena Zapata was inspired by the vinification of Napa Valley wines and revealed new high-altitude terroirs in order to enhance the expression of the grape varieties.

Nicknamed "The Grand Cru of South America", Bodega Catena Zapata is an international major name recognised by critics for the finesse and elegance of its Argentinian wines.

The vineyard

This "Catena Alta" Chardonnay 2020 from Bodega Catena Zapata is a Mendoza wine that stems from grapes grown in two vineyards. The Adrianna terroir finds its uniqueness in its alluvium and gravel soil made up of limestone deposits. Representing 20% of the blend, the neighbouring vineyard (Domingo) is renowned for its gravelly soil made up of alluvium and silt with limestone deposits.

Winemaking and ageing

Pressing of the entire bunches took place before fermentation at a low temperature with natural yeasts in 500 litre French oak casks. Malolactic fermentation at 70%. The wine was aged for 14 months in French oak barrels of one, two and three wines.

Blend

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for "Catena Alta" Chardonnay 2020 from Bodega Catena Zapata

Tasting

This Argentinian white wine gives off a great aromatic purity and a lovely minerality.