{"title":"Catena White Bones Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCatena White Bones Chardonnay is one of Argentina’s most celebrated fine wines, crafted from the iconic Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, Uco Valley, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/mendoza\" title=\"Mendoza Wine Collection\"\u003eMendoza\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a world-renowned high-altitude wine region producing exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/chardonnay\" title=\"Chardonnay Wine Collection\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/burgundy\" title=\"Burgundy Wine Collection\"\u003eBurgundian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e finesse and remarkable mineral purity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt Divine Fine Wines, you can buy the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/catena-zapata-adrianna-vineyard-white-bones-chardonnay-2021\" title=\"Catena White Bones Chardonnay 2021\"\u003eCatena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, awarded an outstanding 99 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrown in limestone-rich soils at nearly 1,500 metres above sea level in Mendoza’s prestigious Gualtallary sub-region, these wines deliver exceptional freshness, layered citrus and stone fruit character, saline minerality, white floral aromatics, and refined oak integration. Wine collectors searching for 100-point Chardonnay, 99-point Chardonnay, premium Argentinian Chardonnay, high-altitude Mendoza Chardonnay, or luxury Uco Valley Chardonnay will discover why Catena Zapata is regarded as one of South America’s most iconic fine wine producers. Explore our Chardonnay and Mendoza wine collections to discover more benchmark wines from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/argentina\" title=\"Argentina Wine Collection\"\u003eArgentina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e’s leading cool-climate terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catena-zapata-adrianna-vineyard-white-bones-chardonnay-2021","title":"Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard, White Bones Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e Argentina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e Mendoza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eGrape Variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eABV \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e12.7%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/catena-white-bones-chardonnay\" title=\"Catena White Bones Chardonnay Wine Collection\"\u003eCatena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2021 is a benchmark Argentinian white wine from one of Mendoza’s most prestigious high-altitude vineyards. Sourced from the Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, this cuvée is renowned for its striking minerality, precision, and Burgundian elegance.\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 vintage delivers a refined expression of Chardonnay, shaped by cooler growing conditions that enhance freshness, acidity, and aromatic complexity. Layers of citrus, white peach, and crushed stone are balanced by subtle oak integration and a long, focused finish.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a world-class Chardonnay with excellent ageing potential, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking one of Argentina’s most iconic white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the 2021 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 growing season in Mendoza was characterised by cooler temperatures and a longer ripening period, resulting in wines with exceptional balance and finesse. Compared to warmer vintages, the 2021 White Bones Chardonnay shows greater tension, vibrant acidity, and a more linear profile.\u003cbr\u003eThese conditions allowed for precise flavour development while preserving natural freshness, making this vintage particularly appealing for those who favour elegance and structure over richness. Compared to the 2022 vintage, the 2021 offers a more restrained and mineral-driven style.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics’ Scores \u0026amp; Professional Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop International Ratings for 2021\u003cbr\u003e• James Suckling: 99\/100 — Exotic, perfumed, elegant nose with thyme, green papaya, ginger and curry; transparent and long. \u003cbr\u003e• Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 98+ RP — Blended from different ripeness points; seamless, mineral and chalky texture; a brilliant expression of variety and soil. \u003cbr\u003e• Vinous: 98\/100 — Lean, focused character with electric saline energy and complex herbal nuances. \u003cbr\u003e• Wine Spectator: 95\/100 — Layered and distinctive with pineapple sage, ginger and wet stone detail. \u003cbr\u003e• Wine Enthusiast: 98–100 indicating Classic quality — A balanced and sophisticated wine with mineral texture and long finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: Pale golden hue with green highlights, visually crisp and luminous.\u003cbr\u003eAroma: Aromatic layers of white flowers, citrus peel, rosemary, sage, and hints of lavender, rockrose and incense fill the bouquet. \u003cbr\u003ePalate: Complex yet refined, vibrant citrus and stone fruit integrate with elegant mineral tension and a chalky texture that lingers. Notes of pear, green apple, herbaceous spice, and saline detail create a wine of finesse. \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Long and refreshing, with a persistent line of mineral intensity that echoes the altitude and soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplements a range of dishes:\u003cbr\u003e• Grilled or butter-poached lobster and scallops\u003cbr\u003e• Sea bass ceviche or citrus-tossed shellfish\u003cbr\u003e• Creamy poultry dishes like roast chicken with tarragon\u003cbr\u003e• Soft cheeses (Brie, triple crème)\u003cbr\u003e• Salads with lemon-yogurt dressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor adventurous pairing, try aromatic Middle Eastern mezze, the wine’s herbal complexity stands up well to bold flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is drinkable now but shows excellent longevity, cellar well through 2031 for evolving depth and richness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover our range of \u003ca title=\"Catena Zapata Wines Collection – Premium Argentine Wine at Divine Fine Wines\" href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/catena-zapata\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatena Zapata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our Blog on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/catena-zapata-argentina-s-wine-pioneer\" title=\"Catena Zapata Wines\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatena Zapata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover another vintage of this wine: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/catena-zapata-adrianna-vineyard-white-bones-chardonnay-2022\" title=\"Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard, White Bones Chardonnay 2022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Bones Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More Fine Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou may also enjoy:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/chardonnay?sort=price-descending\" title=\"Chardonnay wines\"\u003eOther Chardonnay Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/argentina?pf_p_price=30%3A350\u0026amp;pf_t_region=Mendoza\u0026amp;sort=price-descending\" title=\"Mendoza Premium Wines\"\u003ePremium Mendoza Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/argentina?sort=price-descending\" title=\"Argentinian Wines\"\u003eBrowse our Argentinian collection to discover your next cellar addition.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ. What makes White Bones Chardonnay different from White Stones?\u003cbr\u003eA. White Bones comes from rows with fossilised bone-rich calcareous soils, yielding softer acidity and richer mineral character, while White Stones is known for sharper citrus and more pronounced saline tension due to different soil composition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ. Is this wine suitable for ageing?\u003cbr\u003eA. Yes, bottle development enhances complexity. Ideal drinking window: 2026–2031. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ. Does this Chardonnay use new oak?\u003cbr\u003eA. No, aged in used French oak to preserve purity and let terroir shine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ. What food goes best with this wine?\u003cbr\u003eA. Seafood, poultry with cream sauces, complex salads and creamy cheeses balance the acidity and aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"3x75cl Case \/ In Bond Price","offer_id":51589546770775,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/5334\/6391\/files\/Catena-Zapata-Adrianna-Vineyard-White-Bones-Chardonnay-2021.jpg?v=1757349442"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/5334\/6391\/collections\/Catena-Zapata-Adrianna-Vineyard-White-Bones-Chardonnay-2022.jpg?v=1778761912","url":"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/catena-white-bones-chardonnay.oembed","provider":"Divine Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}