Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2021

The Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2021 is a world-class expression of Chardonnay, hailing from one of the most unique and highly regarded vineyards in Argentina. Sourced from select rows within Block 1 of the Adrianna Vineyard, this wine is named for the calcareous soils, rich in limestone and fossilized animal bones, which contribute to its distinctive mineral character. Located at an exceptional 4,757 feet (1,450 meters) in the Gualtallary sub-district of Mendoza’s Uco Valley, the Adrianna Vineyard benefits from extreme altitude, which offers intense sunlight and cool nights, allowing for a slow and steady ripening process that preserves the wine's natural acidity and enhances its aromatic complexity.

The White Bones Chardonnay is crafted using wild yeasts and aged for 12 to 16 months in second, third, and fourth-use French oak barrels. This careful winemaking process yields a wine that balances the rich minerality of its soil with the elegance of the Chardonnay varietal. With remarkable depth and structure, this wine is both rich and precise, displaying vibrant acidity and layered flavours. The White Bones Chardonnay is an exceptional example of the quality and uniqueness of Catena Zapata’s high-altitude vineyards, offering a wine that combines power and finesse in equal measure.