Luca Paraje Altamira Malbec
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ARGENTINA’S DELICIOUS MALBEC. PERIOD.
93pts - Wine Spectator
92pts - Wine Enthusiast
92pts - Vinous
91pts - Wine Advocate
WINE OVERVIEW
From the newly designated sub-appellation Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley.
TASTING NOTES
Notes of black cherry and dark berry with hints of violet, vanilla, and mocha. Deep and dense on the palate with round tannins. This is a great expression of Malbec from the sunny days and cold nights of Altamira.
EAT WITH
Pairs well with steak, pork dishes, and chicken in rich sauces.
TECH INFO
The vineyards in Altamira (Uco Valley) are composed of shallow, rocky, alluvial soils that are irrigated by the Andes snowmelt.
The grapes are hand-harvested and aged 12 months in 30% new French barrels and 70% 2nd use French barrels.
Where: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Grape: 100% Malbec
Elevation: 3600 feet
Age of Vines: 19 years
Alcohol: 14%
More about Luca
Luca was born out of Laura Catena’s vision of creating a new breed of Argentine wines: small quantities, artisan quality, and true to their individual terroirs. She is a pioneer in Mendoza for working closely with small growers to grow very high-quality grapes from some of Argentina’s best old-vine, low-yield, high elevation vineyards. Luca is named after Laura Catena’s first son and it symbolizes her love for her family. The family crest that appears on the label belongs to her husband Dan McDermott’s family.