LiQuery - Catena Alta Chardonnay 2017

CATENA ALTA CHARDONNAY 2017

Item:	959973
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2017 VINTAGES
Release Date:	2020-04-02
Producer:	Bodegas Esmeralda
Location:	Argentina - Mendoza
Price:	$40.00 Price History
Style:	White Wine Full-bodied & Rich
Alcohol:	14.0%
Varietal:	Chardonnay
Sugar Code:	XD (2.0 g/L)
Rating:	94
Cellar:	2023
Glass Style:	Montrachet (Chardonnay)

Description
TASTING DATE: Rich and full-bodied with generous layers of tropical fruit, peach and green apple. Just the right amount of smoke to create a luscious package of complete satisfaction for Chardonnay lovers. Long finish leaves you looking for a top up. Perfect for dinner parties. Food matches: rich seafood pasta dishes, boiled lobster, grilled pork tenderloin. Score: 92 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, June 21, 2012)

Description

TASTING DATE: Rich and full-bodied with generous layers of tropical fruit, peach and green apple. Just the right amount of smoke to create a luscious package of complete satisfaction for Chardonnay lovers. Long finish leaves you looking for a top up. Perfect for dinner parties. Food matches: rich seafood pasta dishes, boiled lobster, grilled pork tenderloin. Score: 92 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, June 21, 2012)

Tasting Notes
The base of this chardonnay (at least 80%) comes from the Adrianna Vineyard, and the rest is from the Domingo Vineyard in Villa Bast�as, also high up in the Uco Valley. This vineyard also provides the grapes for Catena's top chardonnays, Whites Stones and White Bones. This wine is a sort of introduction to the Adrianna Vineyard and to the mountain cold's effect on the variety. This vintage has outstanding creamy texture along with intense pear and peach flavors. A classic. Score - 94. (guiadescorchados.cl, 2019)

Tasting Notes