Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard, White Stones Chardonnay 2022
Product Information
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Grape Variety Chardonnay
Vintage 2022
ABV 13%
Discover the elegance of high-altitude Argentine Chardonnay.
The Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2022 is a small-lot, premium white wine sourced from 27 select rows within Block 1 of the Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, Tupungato Alto, Uco Valley, one of Argentina’s most revered wine regions. Grown at nearly 5,000 feet elevation, these vines thrive in stony, alluvial soils that force deep-rooted struggle, producing grapes of exceptional complexity and minerality.
Crafted by the iconic Catena family, pioneers of high-altitude winemaking in Mendoza, this 100% Chardonnay is celebrated for its purity, precision, and Burgundian finesse. Fermented and aged in seasoned French oak barrels, the wine undergoes a slow, cool fermentation and extended aging on lees, offering layered aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, and wet stone, with a long, crisp finish.
Whether you are a collector of fine white wines or searching for a Chardonnay with minerality from Argentina, this bottle exemplifies craftsmanship at the highest level.
• Altitude: 4,757 ft (1,450 m)
• Soil Type: Stony, alluvial riverbed
• Winemaking: Native yeast, aged 12–16 months in 2nd–4th use French oak
• Unfiltered and Unfined
• Serving Suggestion: Ideal with oysters, grilled halibut, or creamy risotto
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.
