{"product_id":"catena-zapata-catena-alta-chardonnay-2024","title":"Catena Zapata Catena Alta Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatena Alta Chardonnay 2024 is a still, dry white wine that pairs Mendoza’s high-altitude character with a refined, Burgundian texture. Made from carefully selected vineyard parcels, it reflects Nicolás Catena’s vision of showing the potential of Argentina’s mountain-grown Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is described as intensely aromatic, with ripe peach, juicy pear, fig and citrus alongside a delicate hint of jasmine. On the palate, fresh acidity and pronounced minerality balance the fruit, leading to a savoury finish with a subtle bitter edge and a lightly saline impression.\n\nIts freshness and structure suggest it can develop further in bottle, though a specific drinking window is not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chardonnay comes from selected parcels at Adrianna Vineyard in high-altitude Gualtallary and Domingo Vineyard in Villa Bastías. Adrianna’s alluvial, gravelly soils have a limestone-rich surface, while Domingo is marked by gravel-covered terrain. Whole clusters are gently pressed, then fermented with native yeasts at low temperatures in French oak barrels. The wine spends 14 months on its lees in first-, second- and third-use barrels, with some lots undergoing no malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity. The winery reports using organic and sustainable practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly chilled, around 10–12°C. Its freshness and mineral character should work well with grilled or roasted fish, shellfish, roast chicken and creamy vegetable dishes. Decanting is not essential; opening the bottle shortly before serving should allow its aromas to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded by the Catena family, Catena Zapata has played a significant role in raising the profile of Argentine wine. Nicolás Catena is credited with challenging established ideas about viticulture in Argentina, including through investment in high-altitude vineyards. The Catena Alta range draws on selected mountain sites to express the distinctive character of Mendoza.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catena Zapata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55193562186065,"sku":"XW-62739","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/catena-zapata-catena-alta-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}