- Unit price
- 38,67 €per l
1-326-13-21
2021
13.5%
0.75L
Chardonnay 100%
Mendoza , Argentina
Parker about Alta Chardonnay 2021
The 2021 Catena Alta Chardonnay is a textbook expression of a barrel-fermented Chardonnay. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in 500-liter barrels, where the wine matured for 14 months. It has good ripeness, 13.7% alcohol and full development of aromas and flavors, waxy apples, white flowers intermixed with smoke and spice, coming through as balanced, complete and seamless, fresh and with a low pH and notable acidity. 94,800 bottles were filled in June 2022.
Description
| Land | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Rebsorten | Chardonnay 100% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.5% |
| Füllstand | high fill |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | White |
| Inverkehrbringer | Wein Wolf Import GmbH & Co. Vertriebs KG, Königswinterer Str. 552, 53227 Bonn, Germany |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 8-10°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2023 - 2027 |
| Parker Punkte | 92+ |
| Jahrgang | 2021 |
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Alta Chardonnay 2021
The grapes for Catena Zapata Alta Chardonnay come from high-altitude vineyards in the Mendoza region of Argentina. The region's altitude and unique climatic conditions contribute to the quality and complexity of the wine. The wine is carefully crafted in small batches. The grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, and the wine is then aged in these barrels. This process imparts complex flavors and an elegant structure to the wine.
The Catena Zapata Alta Chardonnay is often described as elegant. It offers aromas of tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango, accompanied by subtle notes of vanilla, toasted bread, and nuts. The acidity is well balanced, giving the wine freshness and vibrancy. It typically has a silky texture and a lingering finish.
This Chardonnay is characterized by its elegance and refinement. It is balanced and offers a harmonious combination of fruit, acidity, and oak barrel notes. This makes it an excellent choice for wine lovers who appreciate a complex yet approachable Chardonnay.