Bodega Catena Zapata High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2023 x 12
CATENA CHARDONNAY 2023
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.
HARVEST REPORT
The 2023 wines will be among the most age worthy. After the
October and November spring frosts which provoked a
generalized reduction in yields, the climate was very dry with
temperatures slightly on the warmer side. Low yields resulted in a
harvest 2 to 4 weeks earlier than usual. The wines are quite
elegant, with high natural acidity and low alcohols. Powerful
minerality and texture are this year’s trademarks.
VI NIFICATION
This wine goes through a cold settling for 8-18 hours at 5-10ºC.
The juice is then fermented for approximately 15-25 days at a
maximum temperature of 17°C. Elevage: 10-12 months in French
oak. Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage
First, second and third use barrels used.
VI NEYARDS
A Blend of Four Vineyards - vineyards are divided into lots that
are harvested at different times:
Agrelo (3,117 ft (950 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Clay topsoil
with rounded rocks on the bottom.
Villa Bastías 3,675 ft (1,120 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Silt loamy
soil with limestone on the bottom.
Gualtallary 4,757 ft (1,450 m) elevation: alluvial origin. Gravel
and limestone soil. Rounded rocks in the bottom.
El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos 3,593 ft (1,090 m) elevation: alluvial
origin. Loam-sandy soil with thick calcareous layers and rounded
rocks on the bottom.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13.4%
Total Acidity: 5.95 grams/liter in tartaric
pH: 3.2
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