Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard, White Bones Chardonnay 2021
Product Information
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Grape Variety Chardonnay
Vintage 2021
ABV 12.7%
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2021, Premium High Altitude Mendoza Chardonnay Wine
Discover the exquisite taste of the Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2021, a premium high-altitude Chardonnay wine from Mendoza, Argentina. Crafted by the renowned Catena family with over four generations of winemaking expertise, this Chardonnay is sourced exclusively from select rows of the Adrianna Vineyard in the prestigious Gualtallary sub-district of Tupungato, Uco Valley.
At nearly 5,000 feet elevation, the Adrianna Vineyard’s unique calcareous soil — layered with fossilized bones and limestone — imparts distinct floral aromatics and earthy minerality to this limited-production Chardonnay. The extreme day-to-night temperature variations and intense mountain sunlight create ideal growing conditions, resulting in a vibrant, fresh white wine with refined acidity and complexity.
Tasting Notes:
Expect bright notes of citrus, white flowers, and stone fruits, balanced with an elegant mineral finish characteristic of high-altitude Mendoza wines. This Chardonnay is unfined and unfiltered, fermented with wild yeasts in oak barrels for 12-16 months, ensuring depth and authenticity.
Technical Details:
• Aged in second to fourth use French oak barrels (500L foudres)
• Vineyard Altitude: 4,757 ft (1,450 m)
• Soil Type: Calcareous with fossilized animal bones
Ideal for wine collectors and lovers seeking an exceptional Argentinian Chardonnay from high-altitude vineyards, the Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2021 pairs beautifully with seafood, poultry, and creamy cheeses.
A Legacy of Excellence from Mendoza, Argentina
Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, the Catena Zapata winery has remained family-owned for over four generations. As one of the few major Argentine wine producers still in Argentine hands, the Catena family has played a key role in shaping the future of winemaking in South America.
In the 1980s, Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata transformed the industry by pioneering high-altitude vineyards in the Andes foothills of Mendoza. His groundbreaking work, especially with Malbec, put Argentine wines on the global map. By the mid-1990s, his daughter, Dr. Laura Catena, joined the mission, continuing the family’s tradition of innovation and excellence.
Today, Catena Zapata holds more 100-point wine ratings than any other winery in South America and is globally recognised for quality and sustainability. Certified by Bodegas de Argentina, the winery also leads in research on terroir, soil, and historic grape clones.
