Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay

Semillon
Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay
Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay

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Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay

Semillon

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 in field blends with Malbec as it was in France. A century ago, the blend of Semillón and Chenin Blanc constituted the classic white wine of Argentina. Catena Appellation White Clay is our modern interpretation of this classic, a wine with intense minerality, good grip on the palate and richly textured.

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Wine Production

This wine, made from 60% Semillón and 40% Chenin Blanc, goes through cold settling for 12 hours at 41ºF (5ºC) before its 25-day fermentation. After the fermentation, it undergoes a maceration of 6 hours. Before bottling, this wine spends 7 to 8 months in contact with the lees.

Tasting Notes

Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay is deeply aromatic with expressive citrus and peach, minerality, and a rich finish.

Food Pairing

This blend of  Semillon and Chenin Blanc pairs well with vegetables, pasta, and grilled white meats.

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 in field blends with Malbec as it was in France. A century ago, the blend of Semillón and Chenin Blanc constituted the classic white wine of Argentina. Catena Appellation White Clay is our modern interpretation of this classic, a wine with intense minerality, good grip on the palate and richly textured.

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Wine Production

This wine, made from 60% Semillón and 40% Chenin Blanc, goes through cold settling for 12 hours at 41ºF (5ºC) before its 25-day fermentation. After the fermentation, it undergoes a maceration of 6 hours. Before bottling, this wine spends 7 to 8 months in contact with the lees.

Tasting Notes

Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay is deeply aromatic with expressive citrus and peach, minerality, and a rich finish.

Food Pairing

This blend of  Semillon and Chenin Blanc pairs well with vegetables, pasta, and grilled white meats.

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“The 2021 catena Appellation Lujan de Cuyo White Clay is a blend of 55% Semillon and 45% Chenin from Lujan de Cuyo, a third aged for up to seven months in barrels. Golden yellow in the glass. The Semillon dominates the nose with notes of honey and flint accompanied by floral aromas. In the mouth, it’s tense and linear with good energy and flavor, as in a structured, compact palate. A style making a stand against commercial trends.”
Vinous
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“This has aromas of sliced apples, lemons, white pears, blanched almonds, yoghurt and chalk. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a round, creamy and layered palate. Excellent concentration and focus. Mineral finish. Semillon and chenin blanc. Sustainable.”
James Suckling

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Luján de Cuyo
Soil composition:
Clay topsoil with rounded rocks
Elevation:
3117 feet

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
55% Semillón, 45% Chenin Blanc
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
25 days
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks + concrete eggs
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
6.65 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %

About the Vineyard

The Luján de Cuyo Appellation is known for its alluvial, clay-rich soils with rounded rocks on the bottom. The nights are cool in this high-altitude (950m/ 3117 feet) appellation.

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