Parker about Chardonnay Adriana White Stones 2023
The 2023 Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Stones showcases its classic aromatic purity and focus, centering on aromas of citrus peels, iodine and dried herbs, complemented by an elegant hint of pastry cream in the background. The palate continues this combination with a sculpted, precisely defined texture that extends into a dazzlingly focused, ethereal conclusion. Initially quite restrained, it gradually and consistently reveals textural depth and length on the finish, and I suspect it will warrant a higher score with additional time in bottle.
Suckling over Chardonnay Adriana White Stones 2023
This shows characteristic aromas of green ginger, stone fruit, herbs and stony austerity. The palate is austere, almost severe, focused entirely on chalky texture and tension. Sourced from a section of vineyard with granite boulders covered in calcium carbonate. Pressed once with whole bunches, then aged in 500-liter barrels and 30% in tanks. It develops flor during aging, adding further complexity. Drink or hold.
Description
| Land | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Rebsorten | Chardonnay 100 % |
| Alkoholgehalt | 12,5 % |
| Füllstand | High Fill |
| Verschlußart | Natural Cork |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains Sulfites |
| Farbe | White |
| Inverkehrbringer | Wein Wolf Import GmbH & Co Vertriebs KG, Königswinterer Str. 552, 53227 Bonn, Deutschland |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant, serve at 8–10°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2024 - 2038 |
| Parker Punkte | 96 |
| Jahrgang | 2023 |
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Chardonnay Adriana White Stones 2023
The grapes for the "Adrianna White Stones" Chardonnay hail from the Adrianna Vineyard, one of the highest-altitude vineyards in the Gualtallary sub-region of the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina. Gualtallary is renowned for its calcium-carbonate-rich soils, which impart a distinctive minerality to the wine.
Produced in strictly limited quantities, this Chardonnay undergoes meticulous vinification. The grapes are harvested by hand and, following gentle pressing, fermented in French oak barrels. Subsequent maturation also takes place in French oak to nurture the wine's complexity and aromatic depth.
The "Adrianna White Stones" Chardonnay is celebrated for its intense minerality and remarkable aromatics, encompassing notes of citrus fruit, green apples, stone fruit, and subtly integrated oak. The wine boasts a refreshing acidity and an impressive structure. This Chardonnay is a wine of extraordinary elegance and complexity: the combination of high-altitude vineyards, chalky white-stone soils, and precise winemaking gives it its unmistakable character—mineral, fresh, and expressive, making it a revered choice for Chardonnay aficionados.
Catena Zapata
Information about the winemaker:
Catena Zapata is one of Argentina's most prestigious wineries and has earned an outstanding reputation in the wine world. Founded in 1902 by Nicola Catena, an Italian immigrant, the winery has undergone a fascinating history and impressive development, making it a symbol of quality and excellence.
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