Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay

Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay

Wine Description

In Burgundy, the Vins de Village are wines from grapes grown in the territory of certain villages that give their name to the appellation, such as Volnay, Pommard, Meursault, or Vosne-Romanée. The Village vineyards are small and often owned by siblings and cousins within the same family. This is due to the Napoleonic Code, which establishes that at a person's death, their land is divided equally among their heirs.

As a Latin country, Argentina shares the Napoleonic Code, and over half of the vineyards in Mendoza are less than four hectares in size and owned by multiple family members. Each village has its own culture with favorite foods, winemaking traditions, and distinctive flavors. Catena’s Appellation wines express the diversity of terroir and the historic farming customs of these local families. 

Remington-Mendoza
Laura Catena sits at a table with a glass of wine
Malbec Grapes
Alejandro Vigil (Chief Winemaker) and Laura Catena Tasting
Malbec Clone in La Piramide Vineyard
Nicolás Catena
Bodega Catena Zapata
Bodega Catena Zapata
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Acclaim
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Clay topsoil with rounded rocks
Elevation:
3117 feet
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
60% Semillón, 40% Chenin Blanc
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
25 days
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks + concrete eggs
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
6.15 g/L
Alcohol:
12.8 %
Residual sugar:
1.8 g/L
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Wine Production

Semillón and Chenin Blanc used to be the two most widely planted white grape varieties in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza´s historical region for premium wines. Semillón came to Argentina in the 19th century and was planted with Malbec, just as it was in France. A century ago, the blend of Semillón and Chenin Blanc constituted the classic white wine of Argentina. This modern interpretation has intense minerality, rich texture, and a good grip on the palate.
 

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About the Vineyard

Luján de Cuyo is known for its clay and sand-rich soils and cool nights. The clay soils give structure to the wine and a richness that blends well with the fruitiness. This blend of Semillón and Chenin Blanc is Argentina’s century-old traditional white wine.