Bodega Catena Zapata : Adrianna "White Stones" Chardonnay 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Adrianna "White Stones" Chardonnay 2022 from Bodega Catena Zapata

Tasting

Color

The color reveals a bright yellow hue with golden highlights.

Nose

The nose opens with notes of fresh lemon, wet stone and flint. Hints of seashell complete this mineral, elegant bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, this wine reveals lively acidity and a medium- to full-bodied texture. Taut and intense throughout, it is carried by a persistent saline finish that defines the identity of this outstanding terroir.

Food and wine pairings

This high-altitude chardonnay is an ideal match for grilled noble fish, seafood, shellfish or a chicken in cream sauce. Its pronounced minerality also pairs beautifully with aged goat cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

The Adrianna "White Stones" Chardonnay 2022 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 10 and 12°C.

A high-altitude Argentine chardonnay with mineral accents from Mendoza

The estate

Founded in 1902 by the Catena family, Bodega Catena Zapata has established itself as the undisputed benchmark of Argentine viticulture. Owned by Nicolás Catena and his daughter Laura, the fourth generation at the helm of the estate, the bodega farms high-altitude vineyards reaching up to 1,500 meters in Mendoza, revealing exceptional terroirs. A pioneer in the revival of malbec, the estate combines rigorous scientific research—conducted by the Catena Institute of Wine since 1995—with environmentally respectful practices. Named “World’s Best Vineyard” in 2023 and “Most Admired Brand” in 2025, it embodies Argentine wine excellence.

The vineyard

This wine comes from the Adrianna Vineyard, considered the most studied terroir in the world, located in Gualtallary in the region of Mendoza. More specifically, it is sourced from 27 selected rows in “Block 1” of this 2.5-hectare parcel. Perched at 1,450 meters above sea level, this vineyard sits on limestone soils covered with characteristic oval white stones that give the wine its distinctive minerality and remarkable freshness.

Vinification and aging

After vinification, the Adrianna "White Stones" Chardonnay 2022 undergoes aging on lees for 45 to 95 days. The wine is then aged for 12 to 16 months in second- and third-use French oak barrels, preserving the pure expression of fruit and terroir without imparting overly pronounced woody notes.

Grape variety

This Argentine white wine is 100% chardonnay.