WINE DESCRIPTION

Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized for their pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina. Over two decades ago, Nicolás Catena Zapata selected the Tupungato appellation with its pebble-covered soils and extreme cool nights, to plant the family’s Chardonnay vineyards. Tupungato lies between 4000 and 5000ft in the foothills of the Andes mountains. This Chardonnay is deeply aromatic with expressive citrus fruit aromas and rich mineral notes.

VINIFICATION

This wine goes through cold settling for 12-24 hours under 10ºC. The juice is then fermented for 20-35 days with a total maceration of 6 hours. Minimum Battonage Program. 10-12 months in contact with the lees. 100% French oak, 50% second use barrels.

VINEYARDS

Tupungato Vineyard (1450m/ 4750 ft). Alluvial origin. Gravel and limestone soil. Rounded rocks in the bottom. Sandy loam

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

Alcohol: 13.2%

Total Acidity: 6.4 grams/liter

pH: 3.25