Angelica Zapata Chardonnay Alta
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled lobster with butter
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Angélica Zapata, the beloved matriarch of the Catena family who instilled a relentless pursuit of excellence in her children, this Chardonnay is a testament to the family's pioneering spirit in high-altitude viticulture. Sourced from the cool-climate, high-elevation vineyards of Tupungato in Mendoza, particularly the Adrianna Vineyard at nearly 1,450 meters above sea level, the grapes benefit from intense mountain sunlight and cool alpine nights. This extreme diurnal temperature variation preserves vibrant acidity while allowing the fruit to develop rich, complex flavors. Fermented and aged in French oak barrels, the wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation, resulting in a beautifully balanced profile that marries luscious tropical fruit and citrus notes with a distinct mineral backbone and a creamy, elegant finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, Bodega Catena Zapata is celebrated as the pioneer that revolutionized modern Argentine winemaking and propelled Malbec onto the international stage. Located in Mendoza, the estate was transformed in the 1980s by third-generation vintner Nicolás Catena Zapata, who boldly advanced high-altitude viticulture along the Andean foothills, highlighted by the iconic Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary. Today, under the stewardship of Nicolás and his daughter Dr. Laura Catena, the winery unites traditional winemaking with groundbreaking soil and climate research via the Catena Institute of Wine. The estate is globally revered for its profound, terroir-driven expressions, exemplified by flagship cuvées such as Nicolás Catena Zapata, Malbec Argentino, and the acclaimed Adrianna Vineyard parcel-specific bottlings.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%