By Luca
Chardonnay 2020

History
The G Lot, planted in 1992, was the first extremely high-altitude Chardonnay in Mendoza (5,000-foot elevation). Rocky soils with dense calcareous sediments. Mineral aromatics and optimal acidity.

Wine Details
Vintage: 2020
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard Location: Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley
Average Elevation: 5,000 feet
Vine Age: Planted in 1992
Winemaking: 85% barrel-fermented with indigenous yeasts, 15% from tanks fermented at very low temperatures, 60% malolactic fermentation. Fermented at very low temperatures.
Oak Regimen: 85% is aged in 25% new oak and 65% second-use oak barrels
Alcohol: 13.50%
pH 3.45
TA: 6.1

Tasting Notes
Beautiful pale-gold color with enticing aromas of lemon creme, baking spices, and minerals, finishing long. The aromas carry through to the palate and are joined by hints of white peach flavors and spiced baked pear. A stony/mineral flavor creates a stylish wine that seems part New and part Old World. Pairs well with most fish, crab, chicken, and pork preparations. Particularly recommended with dishes using sauteed wild mushrooms or butter sauces. This wine will age for years in a cellar.
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LUCA CHARDONNAY VALLE DE UCO TUPUNGATO G LOT 2020
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Vintage: 2020
Score: 93
Attractive aromas of white peach, dried mango, cream, smoked almond and flint. It’s medium-to full-bodied with crisp acidity. Deliciously ripe and creamy with vanilla and custard notes on the finish. Tangy at the end. Drink now.

2020 Chardonnay Luca ‘G-Lot’
Producer: Luca
Place of Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
Color: White
Grape/Blend: Chardonnay
Rating: 92
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2028
From: Argentina: New High-Altitude, High-Precision Whites (Jun 2021)
The 2020 Chardonnay Luca ‘G-Lot’ hails from Gualtallary, Uco Valley, and was four-fifths aged in one-quarter new barrels. Yellow with a golden sheen. The nose offers notes of pineapple, cedar and yeast with hints of apple and ginger. Creamy and slick in the mouth, it makes an indulgent entrance before the voluminous flow and terse feel lead on to a fruity finish underlined by the oak.
By: Joaquin Hidalgo

2020 Luca G Lot Chardonnay
Rating: 92
Producer: Luca
Wine Region: Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Tupungato, Gualtallary
Variety: Chardonnay
Color / Type / Sweetness: White / Table / Dry
Importer Information: Vine Connections
Reviewed by: Luis Gutierrez
Drink Date: 2021 - 2025
The 2020 G Lot Chardonnay comes from a warmer year when they picked 20 days earlier than usual. It fermented in French barrels where it matured for eight months. It has a very balsamic profile, it's still very young and the ripeness is contained, similar to the 2019 I tasted next to it. It's creamy and floral, with good freshness and a compact mouthfeel. [...] It was bottled in October 2020.
Published: Mar 31, 2021

Luca Chardonnay Tupungato G Lot 2020
Score: 88
Wine Type and Color: White Still
Reviewed By: Kim Marcus
Primary Grape: Chardonnay
Issue: September 23, 2021
Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Tupungato
Fruit forward, with baked apple and ripe pear flavors that offer a ripe, creamy texture. The spicy finish lingers with notes of beeswax. Drink now.

Luca 2020 G Lot Chardonnay (Tupungato)
From: Tupungato, Mendoza Province, Argentina
Rating: 87
Winery: Luca
Region: Mendoza Province
Alcohol: 13.5%
Variety: Chardonnay
Wine Type: White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Issue Date: 4/1/2022
An oaky nose offers up mild notes of brine, apple and minerals, while this feels chunky and resiny. Oak is primary on the flavor profile, which includes clove, cinnamon and grainy spice but not much overt fruit. Woodiness remains at the fore of a pulpy finish.
Reviewed By: Michael Schachner