2003 Catena Chardonnay
Winemaker's Notes

Fact Sheet

The 2003 vintage of the Catena Chardonnay offers the best of three high altitude vineyard sites. The La Pirámide vineyard offers rich tropical fruit flavors and aromas. The Domingo vineyard lends citrus notes and delicate floral aromas. The Adrianna vineyard adds pear and apple tones, a distinct mineral tone and refreshing acidity.

The wine shows a light golden color with marked greenish hues. The nose offers white stone and citrus fruit aromas interwoven with light notes of vanilla and slate. The mouthfeel is full and clean with pear and fig fruit flavors and a touch of sweet spice. The finish is fresh yet persistent, with bright, crisp acidity.

José Galante, Winemaker

 

2003 Catena Chardonnay label

Name: Catena
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2003
Harvest Date: March 11 - 15, 2003
Vineyard: La Pirámide Vineyard, 940m elevation
Domingo Vineyard, 1,100m elevation
Adrianna Vineyard, 1,500m elevation
Average Yield: 3.5 - 4 tons per acre
Average Brix at Harvest: 23.6º
Fermentation: Natural yeast, max temp. ferm. 24°C, for 28 days
Alcohol: 13.6% vol
Acidity/pH: 5.47/3.25
Aging: 9 months sur lie in 100% French Oak, 34% new