In Burgundy, the Vins de Village are wines that come from grapes grown in the territory of certain villages which give their name to the appellation. In a similar manner, the rural towns of Lunlunta, Vista Flores, San Carlos, Tupungato, Agrelo and La Consulta lend their names to the beautiful historic vineyards that surround them. The flavors of the Catena Appellation "Village" wines express the diversity of terroir and the historic farming customs of the local families.
Over two decades ago, Nicolás Catena Zapata selected the Tupungato appellation with its pebble-covered soils and extreme cool nights, to plant the family's Chardonnay vineyards. Tupungato lies between 4000 and 5000ft in the foothills of the Andes mountains. This Chardonnay is deeply aromatic with expressive citrus fruit aromas and rich mineral notes.
