Catena Alta Chardonnay 6 / Case

WINE DESCRIPTION: At almost 5 000 feet elevation in the Andean foothills the Adrianna vineyard's calcareous soils and cool climate are the promised land of Chardonnay. The fruit from the Adrianna vineyard has a purity of flavors and a minerality that is particular to this vineyard and can not be found anywhere else in Mendoza. The nearby gravel-covered Domingo Vineyard makes up 20% of the blend. Elevage: 14 months in French oak barrels. VINIFICATION: Whole clusters are pressed and then 100% fermented in 500 L French oak barrels with natural yeasts at low temperatures. Wild yeasts. Aged for 14 months in French oak. 30% does not undergo malolactic fermentation. First second and third use barrels used. VINEYARDS: Adrianna Vineyard: 4 757 ft (1 450 m). Gualtallary District Tupungato Region Uco Valley Mendoza Argentina. Alluvial gravelly with limestone deposits in the topsoil. Lot 1. Domingo Vineyard: 3 675 ft (1 120 m). Surface is completely covered with gravel. Alluvial topso