1995 Catena Alta Chardonnay
Wine Description

Fact Sheet

100% Chardonnay sourced from the sandy, lime soil of Lot 4 in the Domingo vineyard. The 1995 growing season was characterized by warmer than average day time temperatures and cooler than usual nights. The resulting March thermal amplitude reached 14.9° C, some 1.9° C higher than usual. The warm sunny days resulted in ripe pear and apple fruit flavors while the cold nights helped the grapes retain natural acidity and develop complex floral and mineral aromatics. This vintage can be enjoyed now and will continue to improve over the next 2 to 3 years.

 

1995 Catena Alta Chardonnay label

Name: Catena Alta
Varietal: 100 % Chardonnay
Vintage: 1995
Vineyards: Domingo Vineyard, Tupungato district
Harvest Date: March 15, 1995
Fermentation: Max. Temp. 22 C for 37 days
Aging: 12 months in 100% new French oak
Alcohol: 13.7% vol
Acidity/pH: 6.22/3.32

 

Winemaker's Notes

The 1995 Catena Alta Chardonnay has a deep golden color with light straw highlights. The nose is full of apple and pear aromas with notes of vanilla and toast. The wine is full and round on the palate, with rich fruit flavors, light floral aromas and a long lingering finish of crisp, bright acidity.

José Galante, Winemaker