Catena Zapata Chardonnay Adrianna White Bones

Chardonnay from the Adrianna vineyard in Mendoza's highlands – and a small amount of Botrytis, which clearly distinguishes this wine from classic Burgundies.

Catena Zapata cultivates the Adrianna vineyard at an altitude of 1,500 meters in the Gualtallary zone of the Uco Valley. The limestone and fossil-rich subsoil – which gives the "White Bones" its name – provides the mineral structure that runs through the entire wine. Lot 1 is considered a particularly expressive parcel within the vineyard; Nicolás Catena Zapata has been working here for decades to determine whether Argentina can produce Grand Cru quality.

On the nose, ripe apricot, white peach, and Williams pear, underpinned by blossom honey and hazelnut. The botrytis influence doesn't add sweetness, but rather aromatic depth and a subtle waxy note. On the palate, it's dense yet light – the acidity keeps everything vibrant. The finish is long, with minerality and a hint of brioche from the 12 to 16 months of aging in French oak barrels.

Serving temperature: 11–13 °C. Drinking window: now until 2032. Pairs well with lobster with butter sauce, sweetbreads or mature mountain cheese.