WINE OVERVIEW
Luca is Laura Catena's passion project to rescue old vines and produce wines that express the history and soul of Mendoza's century-old vineyards. She believes that “old vines are family” and strives to highlight the vignerons behind the wines and preserve the genetic diversity of Mendoza's historic vines. Luca purchases fruit from small growers, allowing these families to continue farming for another generation. She replants her vineyards using massale selections from Mendoza's 100-year-old vineyards. The historic G-Lot parcels of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Gualtallary were planted over 30 years ago and are at the edge of where grapes can ripen in Mendoza, at nearly 5,000 feet elevation. Laura Catena is a 4th generation vintner, mother of three, author, ER doctor, and one of the wine industry's most prominent voices. In 2023, she was given the first "Old Vine Hero" award by The Old Vine Conference. Luis Reginato works beside Laura as Luca's winemaker and the Vineyard Director for Catena Zapata Family Vineyards. Luca has had 10 wines recognized as Top 100 Wine of the Year. Luca is named after Laura's first son, who was born the same year the brand was founded.
Noteworthy Distictions
Tasting Notes
Beautiful garnet color with aromas of wild strawberries, saddle leather and cola root. A complex Pinot with notes of leather, spice, and cherry/raspberry confiture on the palate. Amazing aroma and finishes with an enjoyable Burgundian bent.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with foods such as lamb chops, grilled salmon, roasted duck or chicken, and game birds. Pinot lovers may just go ahead and drink it all by itself!
Tech Details
Hand-harvested from vineyards located in Gualtallary (Tupungato). Aged 12 months in 20% new French barrels and 80% 2nd & 3rd use French barrels.
The G-Lot was planted in 1994 and defined a new terroir for Pinot Noir being the first extreme high altitude Pinot Noir vineyards planted in Mendoza.
- Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
- Region: Gualtallary, Tupungato (Uco Valley)
- Avg Elevation: 5000 feet
- Avg Age of Vines: 28 years
- PH: 3.5
- Alcohol: 13.4%
- Size: 12/750ml
- Cases Imported: 800
- UPC: 835603001099
