Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard, White Stones Chardonnay 2019
Product Information
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Grape Variety Chardonnay
Vintage 2019
ABV 12.9%
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2019, High-Altitude Argentinian Chardonnay from Mendoza’s Uco Valley
Discover one of Argentina’s most iconic white wines: the Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay 2019, crafted by the Catena family, pioneers of high-altitude winemaking in Mendoza. This limited-production Chardonnay is sourced from 27 selected rows in the White Stones parcel of the renowned Adrianna Vineyard, located at an impressive 4,757 feet (1,450 metres) above sea level in the Gualtallary sub-region of Tupungato Alto, Uco Valley.
Named after the oval-shaped white stones that cover the alluvial, gravelly soils beneath the vines, this unique terroir delivers intense minerality, vibrant acidity, and complex aromatics. The high-altitude, cool-climate conditions ensure slow ripening, low yields, and optimal flavour concentration, making this Chardonnay a standout among premium Argentinian white wines.
Winemaking Details:
• Origin: Adrianna Vineyard, Gualtallary District, Tupungato Alto, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
• Soil: Rocky, stony, alluvial riverbed
• Unfined & Unfiltered – Natural purity preserved
• Aging: 12–16 months in used French oak barrels (2nd to 4th use)
• Fermentation: 45–95 days in French oak, with battonage and partial malolactic fermentation
Why Buy Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay Online?
• Sourced from a single high-altitude vineyard
• Produced by Catena Zapata, Argentina’s most prestigious winery
• Limited production – ideal for collectors and Chardonnay lovers
• Perfect for pairing with seafood, poultry, or creamy pasta dishes
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.
