2007 Catena Chardonnay
2007 Catena Chardonnay
Winemaker's Notes

Fact Sheet

The 2007 vintage of the Catena Chardonnay combines the unique expressions of three high altitude vineyard sites. The La Piramide vineyard offers honeyed tropical fruit flavors with a rich, unctuous mouthfeel. The Domingo vineyard lends citrus notes with a crisp finish. The Adrianna vineyard contributes pear and fig flavors with a strong minerality.
The wine shows an intense greenish color with light yellow notes. The aromas offer ripe mango fruit flavors with notes of peaches and hints of fruitcake spices. The mouthfeel is full yet clean, with fresh, crisp acidity.
 

Alejandro Vigil, Chief Winemaker

 

 

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2007
Harvest Date: March 10 - 15, 2007
April 3- 15, 2007
Vineyard: La Piramide Vineyard, 940m elevation
Domingo Vineyard, 1,100m elevation
Adrianna Vineyard, 1,500m elevation
Average Yield: 3.5 - 4 tons per acre
Fermentation: Natural yeast, max temp. ferm. 18°C, for 33 days
Aging: 9 months sur lies in 100% French Oak, 35% new
Alcohol: 13.7% vol
Acidity/pH: 6/3.21