White Wine
Wine of Mendoza, Argentina
Chardonnay grapes
The finish is long and lingering with fresh, crisp acidity.
This Chardonnay is full of fresh citrus flavours and minerality. The finish is long and lingering with fresh, crisp acidity.
Owner Nicolás catena has conducted extensive research into the soils and microclimates of Mendoza's high altitude wine country in the foothills of the Andes mountains. Domingo Vicente Catena married Angélica Zapata in 1934, thereby giving birth to the Catena Zapata tradition. With a singular sense of passion and dedication, he devoted his life to improving the cultivation of the vine in Mendoza.
Green Dot
Contains Sulphites
Suitable for Vegans
Suitable for Vegetarians
Alcohol by volume: 13.5 %
Region of origin: Mendoza
Agent: Bibendum Off Trade
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Producer: Bodega Y Vinedos Catena
Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
Wine colour: White
Type of closure: Oak Bark Cork
Storage instructions: This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to <>
History: The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. Although we have found that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly after release, we are pleased to see that they age beautifully for ten to twenty years.
Regional information: Vineyard (1450m/ 4750 ft). Alluvial origin. Gravel and limestone soil. Rounded rocks in the bottom. Sandy loam.
Vinification: Whole cluster pressed; fermented, sur lies, in barrels and stainless steel. Wild yeasts. Aged 10 months in French oak. Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage - first, second and third use barrels used. 40% does not undergo malolactic fermentation.
Country of Origin Argentina
Product of Argentina
Estate grown & bottled by: Catena Zapata B-73235.
Item code: 8032663
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