Catena Zapata Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard 'White Stones' 2015
Introduction
This white wine is from Argentina, specifically from the Gualtallary sub-district of the Tupungato region in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. For over four generations, the Catena family has cultivated vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The Adrianna Vineyard is one of the highest altitude sites in the region at nearly 1,500 metres, where the winemaking philosophy focuses on capturing the extreme minerality of the unique calcareous and rocky terrain.
Wine Description
The 2015 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'White Stones' Chardonnay displays a bright lemon-yellow colour with golden highlights. The nose is complex and austere, offering subtle aromas of pears, apples, and white flowers underscored by flinty minerality, minty sagebrush, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and precise, featuring a vertical structure with effervescent acidity and flavours of baked red apples, quince, and honey. It is celebrated for its salty, mouthwatering finish that lingers with notes of citrus and crushed rock. This 100% Chardonnay has an ABV of 13% and was aged for 12 to 16 months in used French oak barrels. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is from 2018 through 2025.
Accolades
Wine Advocate - 97 points
James Suckling - 95 points
Vinous - 93 points
Wine & Spirits - 94 points
Food Pairing
The intense minerality and vibrant acidity of this Chardonnay make it an ideal partner for full-flavoured fish and shellfish dishes. Suggested pairings include grilled langoustines with beurre blanc, lobster with drawn butter, or a grilled halibut steak. It also complements rich, creamy dishes such as mushroom risotto, pasta with chicken in a mushroom cream sauce, or aged cheeses like Manchego and Parmesan.
Introduction
This white wine is from Argentina, specifically from the Gualtallary sub-district of the Tupungato region in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. For over four generations, the Catena family has cultivated vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The Adrianna Vineyard is one of the highest altitude sites in the region at nearly 1,500 metres, where the winemaking philosophy focuses on capturing the extreme minerality of the unique calcareous and rocky terrain.
Wine Description
The 2015 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'White Stones' Chardonnay displays a bright lemon-yellow colour with golden highlights. The nose is complex and austere, offering subtle aromas of pears, apples, and white flowers underscored by flinty minerality, minty sagebrush, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and precise, featuring a vertical structure with effervescent acidity and flavours of baked red apples, quince, and honey. It is celebrated for its salty, mouthwatering finish that lingers with notes of citrus and crushed rock. This 100% Chardonnay has an ABV of 13% and was aged for 12 to 16 months in used French oak barrels. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is from 2018 through 2025.
Accolades
Wine Advocate - 97 points
James Suckling - 95 points
Vinous - 93 points
Wine & Spirits - 94 points
Food Pairing
The intense minerality and vibrant acidity of this Chardonnay make it an ideal partner for full-flavoured fish and shellfish dishes. Suggested pairings include grilled langoustines with beurre blanc, lobster with drawn butter, or a grilled halibut steak. It also complements rich, creamy dishes such as mushroom risotto, pasta with chicken in a mushroom cream sauce, or aged cheeses like Manchego and Parmesan.
Description
Introduction
This white wine is from Argentina, specifically from the Gualtallary sub-district of the Tupungato region in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. For over four generations, the Catena family has cultivated vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The Adrianna Vineyard is one of the highest altitude sites in the region at nearly 1,500 metres, where the winemaking philosophy focuses on capturing the extreme minerality of the unique calcareous and rocky terrain.
Wine Description
The 2015 Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'White Stones' Chardonnay displays a bright lemon-yellow colour with golden highlights. The nose is complex and austere, offering subtle aromas of pears, apples, and white flowers underscored by flinty minerality, minty sagebrush, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and precise, featuring a vertical structure with effervescent acidity and flavours of baked red apples, quince, and honey. It is celebrated for its salty, mouthwatering finish that lingers with notes of citrus and crushed rock. This 100% Chardonnay has an ABV of 13% and was aged for 12 to 16 months in used French oak barrels. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is from 2018 through 2025.
Accolades
Wine Advocate - 97 points
James Suckling - 95 points
Vinous - 93 points
Wine & Spirits - 94 points
Food Pairing
The intense minerality and vibrant acidity of this Chardonnay make it an ideal partner for full-flavoured fish and shellfish dishes. Suggested pairings include grilled langoustines with beurre blanc, lobster with drawn butter, or a grilled halibut steak. It also complements rich, creamy dishes such as mushroom risotto, pasta with chicken in a mushroom cream sauce, or aged cheeses like Manchego and Parmesan.
