Luca G Lot Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Luca
Label Name:
 
G Lot Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Gualtallary, Tupungato (Uco Valley), Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.4%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Vinous 92; Wine Enthusiast 91; Tim Atkin 91; Descorchados 91

Tasting Note
Bright wild strawberry, cherry and raspberry confiture with earthy saddle-leather and cola-root notes; hints of black tea, spice and minerality. Elegant, tense acidity with fine tannins and a pithy, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled salmon, roast duck or chicken, lamb chops, mushroom risotto; Asian: miso-glazed salmon, Peking duck, teriyaki chicken, shiitake ramen.

Production Method
Hand-harvested high‑altitude fruit (Gualtallary); fermented in small batches, aged ~12 months in French oak (≈20–30% new).

Vineyard Info
Luca is Laura Catena’s label (founded 1999). G‑Lot planted 1994 in Gualtallary at ~1,500m (5,000 ft); small-production, high-elevation Pinot site noted for mineral expression.