Catena Alta Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Catena Alta
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley (Gualtallary & Villa Bastías), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.8%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 94 (2022), James Suckling 94 (2022); widely reviewed as a top Argentine Chardonnay; drinking window often cited 2023–2029

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay with green apple, pear, lemon curd, subtle brioche and flinty limestone notes. Creamy mid-palate, bright acidity and a long, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken, grilled salmon, lobster or creamy pasta (western); miso‑glazed cod, seared tuna/sushi, tempura, pork gyoza (Asian).

Production Method
Whole-cluster pressing; fermented in 500L French oak with native yeasts at low temperatures (12–24 days); light bâtonnage; ~30% withheld from MLF; aged 14 months in French oak (mixed new/used).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bodega Catena Zapata from Adrianna (high-altitude Gualtallary) and Domingo (Villa Bastías) estate vineyards. Catena is a four‑generation Mendoza family winery founded in 1902.