Saturday, February 1, 2014

Vertical degustation of Bodega Catena Zapata Tupungato Chardonnay: 2010

Variety: Chardonnay

Country of origin: Argentina
Wine appellation: Mendoza, Uco Valley, Tupungato mountain
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: light yellow
Bouquet: fruity, fresh pineapple, light touch of orange candy, hazelnuts, hint of vanilla
Taste: medium body, fresh, fruity, pineapple, orange, good acidity despite fuller mid palate, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: chicken in cream sauce
Overall score: 4+8+12+6+7=87
Price: CZK 199
Stopper: cork
Comparing to 2009 we both agreed this one is more interesting with more interesting nose and flavor profile, it is fresher with better acidity, less vanilla style, rather nutty. On the picture it is the left bottle.

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