The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. Although we have found that most of the Catena wines are consumed shortly after release, we are pleased to see that they age beautifully for ten to twenty years.
Through decades of study and exploration within Mendoza’s high altitude mountain terroirs, the Catena family has identified special locations for its Estate vineyards. From the marriage of these historic vineyards emerges a wine of unique character that has natural balance, concentration and a distinct varietal identity.
Tasting Notes
Colour: An intense greenish color with yellow notes.
Aroma: Citrusy notes and tropical fruits alongside ripe pears and peaches. A hint of vanilla, honey and a bit of slate mineral come together in a beautiful floral background.
Palate: The extraordinary combination of these 4 vineyards offer honey and tropical fruit flavors while lending notes of citrus, pears, peaches, and white flowers with a strong minerality and a delicate note of vanilla. The mouthfeel is clean, with a fresh, clean acidity.
Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Aging: 6 to 8 months in French oak.
Awards: 92pts – James Suckling; 87pts – Decanter World Wine Awards 2020, 90pts – Tim Atkin
History of Bodega Catena Zapata
Great wines begin in the vineyard. Our vision is to make rich and unforgettable wines that are true to the special place they come from. The story of Catena is the story of Argentine wine.
Founded in 1902, Argentina’s Bodega Catena Zapata is known for its pioneering role in resurrecting Malbec and in discovering extreme high altitude terroirs in the Andean foothills of Mendoza. The family’s Adrianna Vineyard at almost 5,000 feet elevation has been called the Grand Cru of South America.
