Luca Old Vine Malbec 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Luca
Label Name:
 
Old Vine Malbec
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94 (2020); Wine Spectator 92; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91; IWSC tasting panel praise; Luca has appeared in Wine Spectator Top 100 (past vintages)

Tasting Note
Deep purple; aromas of black and red cherry, violets, cocoa and spice. Full mid-palate of blackberry and plum, lively acidity, velvety fine tannins and a long finish with espresso and dark chocolate notes.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled steak, lamb chops, venison, pork shoulder, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers, hoisin-glazed duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from old ungrafted Uco Valley vines; traditional flood irrigation. Fermented and matured 12–14 months in French oak (approx. 35% new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Luca (Laura Catena). Sourced from small family-owned, high-elevation Mendoza plots; project emphasizes old-vine preservation and grower partnerships.