2003 Catena Alta Malbec
Catena Alta Chardonnay 2003
Tasting Notes

Fact Sheet

The 2005 Catena Alta Chardonnay has a bright yellow – greenish color. The nose offers white stone fruits with a touch of banana and mango, notes of sweet spice and pan grille. The mouthfeel is full and rich, but with wonderful freshness, showing ripe pear and fig flavors with a light notes of tropical fruit, delicate floral tones. The finish is long and lingering with wonderful minerality and clean, crisp acidity.

Name: Catena Alta
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyards: Adrianna Vineyard, Gualtallary district, 4,850’ elevation
Harvest Date: March 30, 2005
Fermentation: 100% barrel fermented. Max. Temp. 20 C for 45 days. .100% natural yeast. 100% malolactic fermentation
Aging: Sur lies aging for 12 months in French oak, 50 % new
Alcohol: 13.8 % vol
Acidity/pH: 5.50/3.35