Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2023

Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 

Region: Mendoza, Argentina

Vintage: 2023

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Chardonnay

ABV: 13%

Delicate aroma with mineral notes and white flowers, in the mouth it is a wine of great elegance, with delicious flavours of jasmine and white peach, gently intertwined with a fresh mineral side. Wine lively and refreshing acidity with a long, lingering finish .

The Adrianna vineyard is located at almost 5,000’ elevation in the Gualtallary sub-district of the Tupungato region. White Stones Chardonnay comes from a select 27 rows within Block 1 of the Adrianna Vineyard. The name refers to the ground beneath the vines which is covered with gravel – oval white stones.

This wine goes through cold settling for 10-24 hours at less than 6oC to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for around 45-95 days. Biological Ageing. Elevage: 12-16 months in 100% French Oak. Second, third and fourth use barrels.

For over four generations, the Catena family has grown vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, Argentina. In his pursuit to make wines that stand with the best in the world, Nicolás Catena identified the best lots, and rows, in the Catena family’s estate vineyards.

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