Angelica Zapata Chardonnay Alta 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Angelica Zapata
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay Alta
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley (Gualtallary), Tupungato, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews: reviewer score ~91 points (regional critic reviews). 7–13. 9% and 14 months oak ageing. No single major international award for the 2020 Angélica Chardonnay Alta publicly listed

Tasting Note
Intense golden Chardonnay with citrus and white‑peach fruit, chalky minerality and subtle vanilla. Unctuous entry, creamy texture, bright natural acidity and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster, creamy pasta, beurre blanc fish, mild cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso‑glazed fish, Thai coconut or lemongrass dishes, lightly spiced stir‑fries.

Production Method
Whole‑cluster pressing; fermented at low temperatures (≤20°C) in French oak (500L) with selected/natural yeasts; aged 14 months in French oak (40% new); partial malolactic and lees work for texture.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bodega Catena Zapata under the Angélica Zapata label. Sourced from the Adrianna single‑vineyard in Gualtallary at high altitude (≈1,350–1,480 m). Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil.