2008 Catena Chardonnay
2008 Catena Chardonnay
Winemaker's Notes

Fact Sheet

The 2008 vintage of the Catena Chardonnay combines the unique expressions of three high altitude vineyard sites. The La Piramide vineyard offers rich pineapple, passion fruit flavors and aromas with a touch of sweet honey with a rich mouthfeel. The Domingo vineyard lends notes of citrus fruit with floral notes and excellent acidity. The Adrianna vineyard contributes green apple, pear and fig flavors with a strong mineral component and vibrant acidity.
The wine shows a light yellow color with marked greenish tones. The aromas show tropical fruit flavors with touches of apple and pear as well as hints of cinnamon and minerals. The mouthfeel is full yet clean, with fresh, crisp acidity.
 

Alejandro Vigil, Chief Winemaker

 

 

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2007
Harvest Date: March 10, April 15 & May 6, 2008
Vineyard: La Piramide Vineyard, 3,100' elevation
Domingo Vineyard, 3,700' elevation
Adrianna Vineyard, 5,000' elevation
Average Yield: 3.5 - 4 tons per acre
Fermentation: Natural yeast, max temp. ferm. 18°C, for 35 days
Aging: 9 months sur lies in 100% French Oak, 35% new
Alcohol: 13.9% vol
Acidity/pH: 6.1/3.20