2022 Catena Zapata Chardonnay White Bones Adrianna Vineyard Gualtallary Uco Valley 750 ml

Catena Zapata’s 2022 White Bones emerges from a single plot within the legendary Adrianna Vineyard, Argentina’s Grand Cru of high-altitude viticulture. At 4,757 feet above sea level, where UV intensity rivals that of Mount Kilimanjaro, this Chardonnay achieves a level of phenolic complexity and mineral tension that has earned it cult status among the world's top Chardonnay collectors.

The 2022 vintage delivered picture-perfect conditions. Cool nights preserved the grapes' natural acidity, while sunny days allowed for extended hang time, resulting in profound depth without sacrificing the wine's signature ethereal character.

In the glass, this White Bones presents with crystalline clarity and a pale golden hue. The nose is a masterwork of restraint and power, showing white flowers, crushed oyster shell, and Meyer lemon, with hints of fresh brioche and white peach. On the palate, the wine's remarkable structure immediately announces itself. Laser-focused acidity provides the backbone for layers of citrus oil, blanched almonds, and wet-stone minerality that linger long past the sip.

Dr. Laura Catena is known for exquisite Burgundian-style wines, and this Chardonnay stunner, aged for 12–16 months in oak barrels, will continue to evolve for 15+ years—although it delivers immense pleasure now with proper decanting. A world-class Chardonnay, no doubt.