Luca Wines
Uco Valley Malbec
Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Laura Catena, 4th gen winemaker, grew up in Argentine-Italian winemaking family in Mendoza. Wines, named after her children - Luca, Dante & Nicola - background of the label is the McDermott coat of arms of her American husband, Daniel McDermott. Single-vineyard wine from land belonging to the Laborde family. Deep red with big ripe fruits & smoky oak. Palate plum & jammy blackberry, spicier than ‘13, with nice earthy character. Tannins are a bit rustic, lingering ending with toasty oak & spice. Very nice.
Laura Catena, 4th gen winemaker, grew up in Argentine-Italian winemaking family in Mendoza. Wines, named after her children - Luca, Dante & Nicola - background of the label is the McDermott coat of arms of her American husband, Daniel McDermott. Single-vineyard wine from land belonging to the Laborde family. Deep red with big ripe fruits & smoky oak. Palate plum & jammy blackberry, spicier than ‘13, with nice earthy character. Tannins are a bit rustic, lingering ending with toasty oak & spice. Very nice.
Apr 20th, 2019
Superb #Malbec. This #wine opens fuming with big berries and white pepper opening up to more brambly fruit, heavier pepper and showing some savory components. Clean, blackberry with seeds, stemy. Food worthy, suggesting heavier meats. Opened 12/3/17
Superb #Malbec. This #wine opens fuming with big berries and white pepper opening up to more brambly fruit, heavier pepper and showing some savory components. Clean, blackberry with seeds, stemy. Food worthy, suggesting heavier meats. Opened 12/3/17
Dec 4th, 2017
Two thumbs up. Easy to drink, good balance. Grab some steaks!
Two thumbs up. Easy to drink, good balance. Grab some steaks!
Apr 4th, 2020Chocolate, berries and nuts... oh my! Wonderful finish. Now one of my favorite Malbecs.
Chocolate, berries and nuts... oh my! Wonderful finish. Now one of my favorite Malbecs.
Dec 17th, 2018Drinking the 2014 in 2018. Deep rich color. Excellent clarity. Full bouquet, rich with berry and oak. Very smooth on the tongue with low tannins. Slightly sweet flavor with rich berries and an oaky finish. Very nice wine.
Drinking the 2014 in 2018. Deep rich color. Excellent clarity. Full bouquet, rich with berry and oak. Very smooth on the tongue with low tannins. Slightly sweet flavor with rich berries and an oaky finish. Very nice wine.
Apr 13th, 2018
Michael, I bought this malbac because of your reviews. A well made wine from beginning to end . Lots of dark fruit dark fruit. Still one note imho
Michael, I bought this malbac because of your reviews. A well made wine from beginning to end . Lots of dark fruit dark fruit. Still one note imho
Mar 13th, 2018
Superb Malbec! Had it with scallops and filet mignon.
Superb Malbec! Had it with scallops and filet mignon.
Dec 29th, 2017