Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2022
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Origin
Country: Argentina
Region and Appellation: Mendoza
Product Description
Catena Zapata delivers an extraordinary Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2022, sourced from 27 select rows at nearly 5,000 feet elevation in Gualtallary, Argentina.
Tasting Profile
This exceptional Chardonnay presents vibrant aromas of lime, green apple, and herbs with subtle ginger and acacia notes. The palate showcases lemon zest, grapefruit, white peach, and green apple, complemented by chalky minerality and wet stone character from the distinctive White Stones terroir.
Winemaking Excellence
Hand-harvested grapes undergo fermentation in French oak barrels for 45-95 days, followed by 12-16 months aging in 2nd-4th use French oak with partial malolactic fermentation. This meticulous vinification creates remarkable texture and complexity.
Critical Recognition
James Suckling awarded 97 points, praising its "freshly squeezed lemons, wet stone, flint and seashells" with "brisk acidity" and "fine touch of salinity".
Vinous rated it 97 points, highlighting the "extra layer of freshness" from the cool 2022 vintage. This premium Catena Zapata White Wine represents Argentina's finest high-altitude Chardonnay expression.
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Sweetness
Dry
Size
750mL
