Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay

9.036 ratings
8.912 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

The oak is present but well balanced and what an interesting terroir. I loved this wine.

The oak is present but well balanced and what an interesting terroir. I loved this wine.

Apr 6th, 2021
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

One of the best white wines from Argentina what makes the wines special high altitude and dessert like qualities.

One of the best white wines from Argentina what makes the wines special high altitude and dessert like qualities.

2 people found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014
Corey Zamora, CSW

Big burly creamy chard

Big burly creamy chard

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2015
Dave Brywka

Always a favorite

Always a favorite

1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2015
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.6

My first Catena Alta white, I loved the Reds I had to date and this white will appeal to those who like the heavy Californian style Chardonnay. Gold in color, ripe nose of butter scotch, cedar wood, litchi and grapefruit, medium to full body a bit of the heavy less fresh side, acidity helps to kick some freshness, no enough for my taste. My score 86, drink to 2020.

My first Catena Alta white, I loved the Reds I had to date and this white will appeal to those who like the heavy Californian style Chardonnay. Gold in color, ripe nose of butter scotch, cedar wood, litchi and grapefruit, medium to full body a bit of the heavy less fresh side, acidity helps to kick some freshness, no enough for my taste. My score 86, drink to 2020.

Oct 4th, 2015
Alberto Cdm

Ottimo

Ottimo

Sep 16th, 2015
Corey Zamora, CSW

Generous use of oak, but for sub 30 dollars a solid chard.

Generous use of oak, but for sub 30 dollars a solid chard.

Jan 8th, 2015
Aaron Means

Good Chard from down South. Rich tropical fruit, round, and juicy, but ending with cleaning acidity. Not too oaky.

Good Chard from down South. Rich tropical fruit, round, and juicy, but ending with cleaning acidity. Not too oaky.

Dec 14th, 2014
Steve Rura

Oaky full Chardonnay - good for winter

Oaky full Chardonnay - good for winter

Dec 28th, 2016
Ivona Bors

Beefy Buttery Oak with Citrus undertones. All around well balanced

Beefy Buttery Oak with Citrus undertones. All around well balanced

May 25th, 2015