Technical sheet
Type Of Wine: | white wine |
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Vintage: | 2016 Other vintages |
Appellation: | Tupungato (Mendoza, Argentina) |
Winery: | Bodega Catena Zapata |
Volume: | 75cl |
Grapes: | Chardonnay |
Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
Elaboration of Catena Tupungato Chardonnay 2016
Catena Tupungato Chardonnay 2016 (Chardonnay)
TASTING NOTES OF Catena Tupungato Chardonnay 2016:
- View: delicate green, light yellow notes.
- Nose: deeply aromatic, expressive aromas rich citrus and mineral notes.
- Mouth: pear and citrus flavors with a fresh crispy minerality.
APPELLATION: Mendoza.
VINES: Bodega Catena Zapata
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
AGEING: 9 months on the lees in French oak barrels.
PREPARATION: wort fermented for 25 days with a post fermentation maceration 6 hours.
PAIRING: poultry, fish or pork.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 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.
More about the WineryReviews of Catena Tupungato Chardonnay 2016
We enjoyed it in a barbecue.
I opened this 2013 with a friend.
Good colour. Clearly noticeable aromas of white fruits. The 2016 taste was evident in the mouth.
The Catena Zapata Chardonnay Appellation Tupungato goes well with rices.