"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."
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Argentina » Uco Valley
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,
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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