Mendoza
Bodega Catena Zapata Appellation Chardonnay 2017
75clBodega Catena Zapata Appellation Chardonnay 2017
Technical sheet
| Type Of Wine: | white wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage: | 2017 Other vintages |
| Appellation: | Mendoza (Cuyo, Argentina) |
| Winery: | Bodega Catena Zapata |
| Volume: | 75cl |
| Grapes: | Chardonnay |
| Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
Description of Bodega Catena Zapata Appellation Chardonnay 2017
Bodega Catena Zapata Appellation Chardonnay 2017 (Chardonnay)
TASTING NOTES:
- View: pale straw, a touch of green.
- Nose: deeply aromatic, expressive aromas citrus and mineral notes intense.
- Mouth: pure, active, friendly, spacious, but at the same time with an invigorating freshness, good acidity.
APPELLATION: Tupungato.
VINES: vineyard Tupungato (1450 m). Soil of alluvial origin, composed of gravel and calcium carbonate. Large oval stones in depth.
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay.
AGEING: 9 months on lees. 100% French oak.
PREPARATION: cold maceration for 12 hours at 5 ° C. Fermentation for 25 days. Maceration post fermentation 6 hours.
WINE PAIRING: seafood, fresh cheeses.
ALCOHOL: 13%
The Winery
Bodega Catena Zapata
In 1994, Nicolas and his team were confident they had identified the best lots for growing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. First, Jose Galante, winemaker since 1975, bottling a small cut grapes from the oldest and most uniform batches of Uxmal vineyard (which later was called because of its location Agrelo vineyard in the district of Agrelo). 300 cases were divided wine Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon.
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