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El Beso de Dante (Dante's Kiss) is named after one of her sons, in homage to Dante Alighieri, and revives the historic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, which has its roots in Argentina in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, with a variable proportion of Cabernet Franc depending on the vintage. Grapes from their own vineyards in Altamira, La Consulta, and Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, over 1,000 meters above sea level. Fermentation in barrels with long macerations of 30 to 50 days. Aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, combining first and second use. 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A blend with history and structure for deserving occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luca Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51813125947713,"sku":"LUC-BDD-BLE-X01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/8522\/2209\/files\/1_3592aa6c-94ca-414f-8ad2-affc4c6dd3d8.png?v=1781619872"},{"product_id":"luca-chardonnay","title":"Luca G-Lot Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodega Luca's Chardonnay comes from the G-Lot vineyard, short for \"Gualtallary Lot,\" the highest and most calcareous terroir Laura Catena works with. Vines are over 35 years old, organically farmed, and have low yields. A white wine that combines Old World freshness and minerality with the fruit concentration of the Uco Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay from G-Lot vineyard, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, at almost 1,450 meters above sea level. Vines over 35 years old with organic certification. Fermentation with 85% indigenous yeasts. 60% malolactic fermentation. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 30% new and 70% second use. %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALCOHOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGING POTENTIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan evolve well for 5 to 8 years from harvest under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTED PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery suitable with baked fish, seafood, chicken with creamy sauces, and semi-hard cheeses. A Chardonnay with character and complexity for those seeking more than just freshness in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luca Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51813125980481,"sku":"LUC-LUC-CHA-X01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/8522\/2209\/files\/1_64e8dbc2-5118-49c9-bab2-98c0c624be55.png?v=1781619860"},{"product_id":"luca-malbec-old-vine-by-laura-catena","title":"Luca Old Vine Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodega Luca's central proposal: Malbec from old vines, over 50 years old, in the Uco Valley. Altamira, La Consulta, and Gualtallary in a single wine, with each terroir contributing something different: ripeness and breadth from La Consulta, floral profile and freshness from Gualtallary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Malbec from vines over 50 years old in Altamira, La Consulta, and Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, at approximately 1,000 meters above sea level. Hand-harvested. Unfined and unfiltered. Aged for 12 months in French oak, 35% new and 65% second use. %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALCOHOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGING POTENTIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan evolve well between 8 and 12 years from harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTED PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent with grilled red meats, lamb, pork, and medium-intense cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luca Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51813126013249,"sku":"LUC-LUC-MAL-X01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/8522\/2209\/files\/1_409263e5-5d36-4b88-82f2-b6c5e5fe7018.png?v=1781619837"},{"product_id":"luca-pinot-noir-by-laura-catena-luca-wines","title":"Luca G-Lot Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eGualtallary at almost 1,500 meters, calcareous soils, organic cultivation and vines planted in the nineties with very low yields. A high-altitude Pinot Noir with its own character and a touch of Burgundy difficult to find in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pinot Noir from the G-Lot vineyard, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, at almost 1,500 meters above sea level. Organically certified and sustainably managed vines. Partial fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aged for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, 20% new and 80% second and third use. %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALCOHOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGING POTENTIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo be enjoyed in its first 5 to 8 years from harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTED FOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery suitable for roasted chicken and poultry, salmon, lamb and semi-cured cheeses. 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Those same plants, probably the oldest in South America, are what give rise to this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Syrah from vines planted in 1954 in La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, 1,000 meters above sea level. Manual harvest. Full-bodied red with well-structured tannins. 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The grapes come from Finca Las Rosas, in La Consulta, a vineyard planted in 1939 that Laura has known since 1990. Low French-style trellised vines, naturally low yields due to the age of the plants, and one of the most concentrated and serious Malbecs in Luca's entire portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Malbec from Finca Las Rosas, La Consulta, San Carlos, Uco Valley, Mendoza, at 1,000 meters above sea level. Vines planted in 1939. Hand-harvested, unfiltered. 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