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Product Name: Luca Malbec 2006

Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec

Vineyard Locations: La Consulta & Altamira

Avg. Vineyard Elev.: 3,150 feet

Avg. Age of Vines: 43 years

Rootstock: Ungrafted

Harvest Method: Hand-harvested

Oak Regimen: 12 months in 60% new French, 40% 2nd use French barriques

Fining: None

Filtration: None

Alcohol: 13.9%

pH: 3.73

T.A. 5.28

Total Case Production: 2000 cases

Tasting Notes/Food Pairing Suggestions
Incredible color—could use in an inkwell!! Loads of spicy red fruit and black cherry cola aromas with notes of rose petal and cocoa. The red berry and black cherry flavors really pop on the palate as the wine has both good depth and very lively acidity that leads to an incredibly long finish. A bottom note of black licorice keeps the mouth watering, too! This one is a teeager at the moment, and should age very well (and won't talk back when you don't give it the car keys!) Pairs well with foods such as venison or wild game, steak, pork, all types of lamb, and medium cheeses. A very flexible wine due to its concentration and balance.

About the Name/Label
Luca is named after Laura Catena’s son. The family crest (the McDermott family) that appears in the label’s background is that of Laura’s husband, Dan. Laura is continually inspired by the synthesis of cultures in her own family, and this international inspiration infuses the style and quality of her wines.

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