Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard, White Stones Chardonnay 2021
Product Information
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Grape Variety Chardonnay
Vintage 2021
ABV 12.6%
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2021. High-Altitude Argentinian White Wine
Discover the elegance of the Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2021, a premium Argentinian Chardonnay sourced from 27 meticulously selected rows within Block 1 of the Adrianna Vineyard. Grown at nearly 5,000 feet in the Gualtallary sub-region of Tupungato in Mendoza's Uco Valley, this high-altitude Chardonnay delivers exceptional purity and minerality.
Named for the oval white stones that cover the alluvial, gravelly soil, this vineyard site is marked by extreme conditions, poor, rocky soils and cold nights that create low yields, slow ripening, and excellent acid retention. These factors combine to produce a refined, terroir-driven expression of Chardonnay.
Fermented and aged in second to fourth-use French oak barrels, the wine undergoes battonage and partial malolactic fermentation for added texture and complexity. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural character.
Expect vibrant acidity, layered minerality, and subtle oak influence in every glass—making this wine a standout choice for connoisseurs seeking oak-aged Chardonnay from Argentina.
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.
