Catena Alta Chardonnay

Altitude. Precision. Elegance in every sip.
High in Mendoza’s Uco Valley, the Catena Alta Chardonnay is born from select high-altitude parcels where the Andes’ cool nights temper the sun’s intensity, producing grapes of remarkable purity and balance. This Chardonnay is a reflection of the Catena family’s dedication to terroir-driven winemaking: meticulous vineyard care, careful harvest, and refined vinification.

The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented in French oak barrels, some with lees stirring, to add texture and complexity without masking the fruit. The wine is aged to achieve a harmonious balance of structure, freshness, and subtle oak influence. The result is a Chardonnay that is elegant, layered, and mineral-driven — a true expression of Mendoza’s high-altitude vineyards.

On the nose, aromas of white peach, pear, citrus blossom, and hints of almond mingle with subtle toasty oak. On the palate, the wine is vibrant and textured, combining ripe stone-fruit richness with crisp acidity, a mineral backbone, and a long, refined finish. For wine enthusiasts in Ireland, Catena Alta Chardonnay is a perfect introduction to the elegance and precision of Argentine high-altitude whites, offering a fresh, mineral-driven alternative for sophisticated dining or relaxed enjoyment.

Why we love it:
Catena Alta Chardonnay embodies precision, balance, and refinement. Its mineral clarity and layered fruit make it versatile yet distinctive, a wine that rewards thoughtful sipping. This Chardonnay reflects Catena Zapata’s philosophy: the vineyard leads, the winemaking guides.