The spirit is then aged in charred new American oak barrels before being bottled at a robust 46

A faint sweetness of vanilla and dried fruit persists well after the final sip

The defining production detail is the use of mizunara — Japanese oak — barrels for aging

locally sourced botanicals

Lemon tart creates a citrus-on-citrus harmony

Catalpa Chardonnay barrel-aged-wine The spirit is then agedCatalpa Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from Bodega Atamisque in Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Awarded 92 points by Decanter in their Top South American Chardonnay tasting, this single vineyard expression earned praise from Tim Atkin MW, who called it "Proper Chardonnay!" Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 100% Chardonnay Producer: Bodega Atamisque Production & Heritage