Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Catena Alta |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
Region | Mendoza |
Wine style | Argentinian Chardonnay |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites, egg allergens, milk allergens |
Bottle closure | cork |
Wine description | A bright yellow – greenish color. The nose offers white stone fruits with a touch of banana and mango, notes of sweet spice and pan grille. The mouthfeel is full and rich, but with wonderful freshness, showing ripe pear and fig flavors with a light notes of tropical fruit, delicate floral tones. The finish is long and lingering with wonderful minerality and clean, crisp acidity. |
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Argentinian Chardonnay wines are some of the most popular white wines in the country, but they are quickly gaining a reputation for being a stand-out region worldwide as well. There has been something of a revolution in the last few decades to seek out new and unique places to grow the grape, including extreme locations in the mountains.
Argentina is blessed with altitude and sunshine, 2 factors ...
