POWERFUL. SEAMLESS. STRUCTURED.
The wine that speaks for itself. A truly iconic and beautifully crafted blend that continues to impress time and time again.
96pts - Descorchados
94pts - James Suckling
93pts - Vinous
93pts - Wine Advocate
93pts - Wine Spectator
WINE OVERVIEW
An homage to the original Bordeaux blend of Malbec and Cabernet, this powerful wine has gripping tannins and great freshness and length.
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of cassis with mint notes and oak. Medium-bodied and classically structured with good density. The Cabernet fruit melds seamlessly with the Malbec, creating a well-structured and balanced blend with moderate tannins and a lengthy finish.
EAT WITH
This blend will pair well with any Cab-friendly dishes such as steak, pork, lamb, and strong cheeses. It can handle any dish with cream or butter sauces.
TECH INFO
Hand-harvested from vineyards located in Altamira (La Consulta) and Gualtallary (Uco Valley).
Aged 18 months in 50% new and 50% 2nd use French barrels aged sur lies.
Where: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Grape: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc
Elevation: 3500 feet
Age of Vines: 36 years
Alcohol: 13.5%
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.
