Luca Vineyards
"Laura Catena, daughter of Argentine wine pioneer Nicolás Catena, has a vision of creating a new breed of Argentine wines: small quantities, artisan quality, and true to their individual terroirs. She starts with some of Argentina's best fruit from low-yield, high elevation vineyards. State-of-the-art winemaking and oak aging (primarily French) elevate the wines to a quality level demanded by true wine connoisseurs. The final varietal blends deliver power along with complexity and finesse. They are the ultimate expression of rigorous vineyard management, viticultural experimentation, strict irrigation controls, skilled winemaking, and a quest for quality at any cost. Her current releases include Syrah, Beso de Dante, Malbec, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Luca is named after Laura Catena's son. The family crest (the McDermott family) that appears in the label's background is that of Laura's husband, Dan. Laura is continually inspired by the synthesis of cultures in her own family, and this international inspiration infuses the style and quality of her wines."
Luca 'Uco Valley' Malbec 'Old Vine' 2018
$25.95 $33.60
Wine Enthusiast 93 WE TOP 100 WINES 2020 #4 "Concentrated black-fruit aromas alongside hints of cardamom and coriander open this lush Malbec. Blackberry, cassis and dark plum
Luca 'G Lot' Pinot Noir 2019
$24.95 $32.00
James Suckling 94 "Savory aromas of dried currants, tangerine zest, green tapenade, porcini mushroom and cedar. Its medium-to full-bodied with sleek tannins. Ripe, flavorful and juicy,
Luca 'G Lot' Pinot Noir 2018
James Suckling 94 JAMES SUCKLING TOP 100 WINES OF ARGENTINA 2020 #94 "This shows tension and focus with orange peel, strawberries, toffee and firm tannins, as well
Luca 'Uco Valley' Malbec 2017
James Suckling 93 "A great range of aromas from flowers through smoke to elderberries, pull you into this powerful, structured yet graceful malbec in which the
Luca 'Uco Valley' Malbec 2016
Wine Enthusiast 94 Cellar Selections WE TOP 100 2018 "Pure berry and cassis aromas are concentrated and show no holes. This Uco Valley Malbec feels pure,
Luca 'G Lot' Chardonnay 2016
Vinous Media 90 "Full yellow with a gold tinge. Deep, ripe aromas of fresh apricot, tropical fruits and smoky, spicy oak. Impressively fat, round and thick
Luca 'G Lot' Chardonnay 2015
Wine Advocate 93 "They separate a small plot from the Adrianna vineyard in Gualtallary and produce what they call the 2015 G Lot Chardonnay, a barrel-fermented
Luca 'Uco Valley' Malbec 2015
Vinous Media 93 "Saturated bright ruby. Lively aromas of blackberry, licorice pastille and violet. Richer, deeper and weightier than the Malbec Paraje Altamira, offering smooth flavors
Luca 'Uco Valley' Malbec 2014
Wine Advocate 93 "From new plantings in Gualtallary, the 2014 Malbec has increased the proportion of fruit coming from this cool place to make it approximately
Luca 'Uco Valley' Malbec 2013
James Suckling 93 "Beautiful aromas of blackberry, black licorice and spice follow through to a full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a blueberry, dark chocolate, and
Luca 'G Lot' Chardonnay 2013
Wine Advocate 93 "The 2013 G Lot Chardonnay is a barrel-fermented Chardonnay from juice obtained pressing whole clusters and matured in barrique (20% new) for one
Luca 'Uco Valley' Malbec 2012
Wine Spectator 93 WS TOP 100 2014 Rank 19 "Very suave and polished, with ripe, pure flavors of blackberry, hoisin sauce and black pepper. Finely textured, this
Luca Malbec 2011
Wine Advocate 92 "The 2011 Luca Malbec comes from three vineyards in the Uco Valley in Altamira, La Consulta and Gualtallary that have an average age
Luca 'G Lot' Pinot Noir 2011
Wine Advocate 91 "The 2011 “G” Lot Pinot Noir is one of the best takes on the grape variety that I have found in Argentina. Sourced
Luca Malbec 2010
Wine Advocate 93 "The 2010 Malbec (100%) was sourced from 46-year-old vines and spent 16 months in 60% new French oak. It offers up an inviting
Luca Pinot Noir 2009
Wine Advocate 93 "Catena has again hit a home run with her 2009 Pinot Noir (as she did in 2006, 2007, and 2008). There is very
Luca Chardonnay 2008
Robert Parker 92 "The Chardonnay has arguably been one of the 3-4 best produced in Argentina for a number of years and the 2007 Chardonnay is
Luca 'Uco Valley' Malbec 2007
Wine Spectator 93 TOP 100 2008 "Really goes for the gusto, with dark fig sauce, melted purple licorice, mocha, fruitcake and crushed boysenberry and blueberry fruit,
Luca Pinot Noir 2007
Robert Parker 92 "It offers up an alluring bouquet of wild strawberry, raspberry, saddle leather, spice box, and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, with intense, savory, spicy,
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