Luca G Lot Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Luca
Label Name:
 
G Lot Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Vinous 93; Tim Atkin 92; Wine Advocate 91; Wine Enthusiast 90; Vivino average ~4. 2/5

Tasting Note
Pale-gold chardonnay: lemon crème, lime zest, baked pear, and baking spices with a flinty, stony minerality. Medium–full, bright acidity and a creamy, hazelnut-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, mushroom risotto, lobster with butter sauce, creamy pasta, pork loin. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura, milder Thai coconut curries, soy-butter scallops, Chinese roasted duck (lighter preparations).

Production Method
80% barrel-fermented, 20% tank-fermented at low temperature; ~60% malolactic fermentation; aged 12 months on lees in French oak (≈20% new, 80% 1-year).

Vineyard Info
Luca is Laura Catena’s terroir-driven project rescuing old vines. G-Lot grapes come from high‑altitude Adrianna/Gualtallary plantings (~1,400–1,500m) focused on expression and sustainability.