CATENA ZAPATA Chardonnay 'White Bones' Adrianna Vineyard - Gualtallary 2022 Bottle (los)

Description

The 2022 Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Bones has garnered remarkable praise from top critics, with James Suckling awarding it a perfect score of 100 points, noting its aromatic and exotic profile filled with green fruit, green curry, citrus, and spearmint, along with a mineral-rich palate and a long, bone-dry finish. The Wine Advocate follows closely with 98 points, highlighting its unique character characterised by resinous herbs, ginger, and dried white flowers, alongside a broad, textural mouthfeel and an energetic finish. Vinous also rates the wine 98 points, commending its vibrant energy, tension, and complex aromas of hops, ivy, and mint, resulting in a compact and graceful palate. This Chardonnay is a definitive reference point for Argentine winemaking, suitable for enjoyment from 2024 to 2037.

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JAMES SUCKLING 100 points
“This is always aromatic, exotic and idiosyncratic, with its enchanting aromas of green fruit, green curry, citrus, ash, green passion fruit and spearmint. Almost full-bodied on the palate with lots of mineral tension. Bright acidity quickly takes over, followed by a long, bone-dry finish that goes on and on. So pure, unique and thought-provoking.”

THE WINE ADVOCATE 98 points
Reviewed by: Matthew Luczy
Drink Date: 2024 - 2037
Perennially one of Argentina's most aromatically distinctive wines, the 2022 Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay White Bones opens with its signature extroverted profile of resinous herbs, ginger and dried white flower aromas with an exotic touch of curry leaf from its biological élevage. The palate is broad, textural and weightlessly rich, exuding more body and understated power than its dramatically incisive White Stone counterpart. It culminates in a slow-moving, swelling finish that gradually gains dimension, energy and verticality with further aeration. This is a singular and definitive reference point for Argentine Chardonnay

VINOUS 98 points
Sourced from a parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard in Gualtallary, planted at 1,450 meters, the 2022 Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard White Bones delivers a distinctive flavor. Crafted in a cool, sunny vintage, the chalky soils of Gualtallary lend a compact character to this high-altitude Chardonnay. Yellow in hue, it opens with aromas of hops, ivy and pea shoots, accompanied by hints of mint, sage, ginger and lime. Slightly concentrated, with vibrant energy and tension, it offers a blend of chalky texture, elevated acidity and a compact yet graceful palate. It lingers with long-lasting flavors and a subtly malic texture. This mountain white wine set a benchmark in 2009 and reaffirmed it in 2022. - Joaquín Hidalgo

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Catena Zapata is a renowned winery located in Mendoza, Argentina, celebrated for producing high-quality wines, especially its exceptional Malbec. Founded in 1902 by Nicola Catena, the winery has played a pivotal role in establishing Argentina's wine industry, focusing on the significance of terroir and altitude in grape cultivation. Catena Zapata emphasizes sustainable farming practices and meticulous vineyard management, with vineyards situated at various altitudes in the Andes foothills. The winery is known for its single-vineyard wines, which highlight the unique characteristics of each site. Its flagship wine, Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino, is praised for its depth, complexity, and rich flavors of dark fruit and spice, solidifying Catena Zapata's reputation as a top choice for wine enthusiasts and collectors.