2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Mendoza
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Closure Cork
Production Details Cold maceration for 12–24 hours below 10°C, followed by approximately 20–45 days of fermentation, bâtonnage and continued lees contact; matured for 12–16 months in 100% French oak. The page collectively describes 70% as first-, second- and third-use barrels without providing a split among those categories.
Tasting Notes Oinos sommelier Isabella Venturi described ripe citrus, Sicilian lemon and peach with vanilla and mineral notes; vibrant freshness, balanced acidity, creamy texture, buttery nuances and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing Seafood risotto, pasta with creamy sauces, grilled fish and white-rind cheeses
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
pH 3.17
Total Acidity 6.37 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Mendoza
Soil Deep alluvial soil with calcareous stone
Elevation 1350.0 meters
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermented with selected yeast for 45 days at a maximum temperature of 20°C; matured for 14 months in 100% French oak, of which 40% was new.
Food Pairing Desserts, aperitifs, sushi, cheeses and white meats
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
pH 3.17
Total Acidity 6.37 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Mendoza
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermented with selected yeast for 45 days at a maximum temperature of 20°C; matured for 14 months in 100% French oak, of which 40% was new.
Tasting Notes James Suckling described the 2019 as textured, smoky and chalky, with spiced lemon citrus, creaminess, and subtle yeast, ginger and juniper notes; concentrated and elegant.
Critics Ratings 94
Producer Information
Website
Address
Ruta Nacional 9, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
Phone
+54 261 4200214
Email
Owner
Nicolás Catena Zapata Family