2013 Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay

The 2013 Catena Alta Chardonnay feels cleaner, sharper, more focused and with less (or better integrated) new oak. It was sourced from two separate vineyards in different vineyards/villages of the Valle de Uco, Adrianna in Gualtallary and Domingo in Villa Bastias. The clear must fermented slowly in 500-liter oak barrels so it becomes quite stable naturally. It matured in those oak barrels for 14-15 months. This is very fresh, elegant, austere, angular and really impressive wine.

Bright, pure yellow. Energetic aromas of white peach, flowers and minerals, plus a touch of brown spices. A step up in intensity and grain from the Appellation Tupungato Chardonnay, conveying a plush texture but an element of delicacy to the flavors of white stone fruits, spices, minerals and fleur de sel. Most impressive on the long, slowly mounting finish. Not too many vintages ago, this wine was routinely aged in 100% new oak.

Smør og intens moden abrikos i duften. Ananas, licchi, abrikos, limefrugt og vanilje i smagen. Flot balanceret med en lang eftersmag.

From some of the highest white wine vineyards in the Uco Valley, this is skillfully barrel fermented with natural yeasts. Peachy and stony with a crisp finish.

This isn't quite at the same level as Catena's two single vineyard Chardonnays, but it's still an impressive wine made with natural yeasts and fermented in 100% French oak. Honeyed and faintly peachy with a stony finish.

"A full blast of oak and related aromas open this creamy, ripe wine. Plump on the palate but with just enough acidity to preserve balance, this rich, friendly wine features walnut, papaya and citrus flavors that finish woody, smooth and long. Drink now.

An elegant, rich and fruity white, with plenty of creamy notes to the apple pastry, ripe pear and marzipan flavors. The juicy finish is loaded with buttery and spicy elements.

Smør og intens moden abrikos i duften. Ananas, licchi, abrikos, limefrugt og vanilje i smagen. Flot balanceret med en lang eftersmag.