Crisp Mendoza white blend of Semillon and Chenin Blanc by Cantena Family Wines.
Mendoza / Argentinian Wine
Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay
Chenin Blanc, Semillon
£18.99
In stock
About This Wine
The Wine
The Catena family has been making wine for over a century and are noted pioneers of high-altitude viticulture in Argentina. This wine is sourced from Luján de Cuyo, a region distinguished by clay-rich soils and cool nights which impart freshness and minerality to the wine. The blend of Semillon and Chenin Blanc is a nod to Argentina's longstanding white wine tradition. The juice undergoes cold settling and a lengthy fermentation, followed by several months of ageing on French oak to develop complexity and texture. The result is a crisp, aromatic wine with a mineral finish that balances fruit and structure.
- Region
- Mendoza
- Country
- Argentinian Wine
- Grape
- Chenin Blanc, Semillon
- Style
- Crisp, Dry and Refreshing
Tasting Notes
On the Nose
Aromas are deeply expressive featuring citrus and peach notes.
On the Palate
On the palate, it offers a rich texture with a clear mineral character balanced by fresh fruit flavors.
Finish
The finish is rich and mineral-driven, sustaining the wine's refreshing qualities.
- Body
-
Light Full
- Dry / Sweetness
-
Dry Sweet
- Tannins
-
Low High
- Acidity
-
Low High
Food Pairing
Aperitif, Salad, Fish & Seafood, White Meat, Spicy, Vegetables
Serving Suggestions
- Serving temperature
- 8-10°C
- Glass type
- Aromatic White
Technical Details
- Bottle size
- 750ml
- Closure
- Diam
- Serving temperature
- 8-10°C
- Residual sugar
- 1.8 g/l
- pH
- 3.3
- Total acidity
- 5.9g/l Tartaric
The Producer
Great wines begin in the vineyard. Our vision is to make rich and unforgettable wines that are true to the special place they come from. The story of Catena is the story of Argentine wine.
Founded in 1902, Argentina’s Bodega Catena Zapata is known for its pioneering role in resurrecting Malbec and in discovering extreme high altitude terroirs in the Andean foothills of Mendoza.
The family’s Adrianna Vineyard at almost 5,000 feet elevation has been called the Grand Cru of South America.
Terroir
The wine comes from Luján de Cuyo at about 950 meters altitude. The soils are of alluvial origin with a clay topsoil that includes rounded rocks beneath. The soil composition is roughly 30% clay, 40% silt, and 30% sand.