Domaine Nico Histoire d'A Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Nico
Label Name:
 
Histoire d'A Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Gualtallary, Uco Valley (Tupungato), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vintage 2021 — Robert Parker (WA) 95, Vinous 95, James Suckling 95, Wine Spectator 90; Certified Sustainable (Bodegas de Argentina)

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry, cranberry and pomegranate with thyme, violet, clove and black pepper. Energetic acidity, velvety texture, fine chalky tannins and a mineral, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted/balsamic chicken, steak with Béarnaise, mushroom risotto, charcuterie. Asian: Thai green curry, miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki duck, Chinese five-spice pork.

Production Method
Dijon clone 115; 40% whole-cluster; indigenous yeast fermentation in 600L roll-fermentor and concrete eggs; 10–12 day maceration; malolactic in barrel; aged ~15 months in French oak (30% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Nico, founded by Dr. Laura Catena, focuses on high‑altitude single‑parcel Pinot Noir in the Uco Valley. Winemaker Roy Urvieta crafts low-yield, terroir-driven wines from limestone-rich Gualtallary vineyards.