Catena Alta Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Alta
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley (Gualtallary, Tupungato), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.6%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92; Antonio Galloni 92; Tim Atkin 91 — (critic scores and notes)

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Chardonnay with pear, white peach, citrus and jasmine, subtle tropical notes, toasted almond and vanilla from oak; creamy texture, bright acidity and a long stony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, lobster or shrimp risotto, creamy pasta, mushroom risotto. Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, chicken katsu, mild coconut-based Thai curries.

Production Method
Whole-cluster pressing; 100% barrel fermentation in 500 L French oak with native (wild) yeasts; ~14 months aging; 30% of the wine bypasses malolactic fermentation; first–third use French oak.

Vineyard Info
From Catena Zapata’s historic rows: primarily Adrianna Vineyard (Gualtallary, 1,450 m) plus Domingo Vineyard (Tupungato). High-altitude, gravelly/calcareous soils; Catena family estate focusing on terroir-driven wines.