Angelica Zapata Chardonnay Alta 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Angelica Zapata
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay Alta
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported scores: James Suckling ~96 , WineSquare ~94 points; Vivino average ~4. 3/5. No singular major trophy listed on Catena Zapata technical notes

Tasting Note
Golden with green highlights; citrus, white peach and pear layered with flinty minerality, vanilla and creamy oak. Unctuous entry, vibrant acidity and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with lemon butter, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, seared scallops, creamy cheeses (Brie). Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, chicken katsu, mildly spiced coconut curry.

Production Method
Whole-cluster pressing; fermentation with selected yeasts (max ~20°C, ~45 days); aged 14 months in French oak (40% new); partial malolactic fermentation and lees contact.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Catena Zapata under the Angélica Zapata label; sourced from high-altitude Gualtallary/Tupungato parcels (Adrianna/Domingo vineyards). Family-owned estate; Alejandro Vigil oversees winemaking.