COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
100% Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Nico
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Nico Grand Père Pinot Noir 2022 hails from the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina, a region known for its high-altitude viticulture. This wine is the personal project of Dr. Laura Catena, aiming to produce single-parcel Pinot Noir that captures the unique terroir. The vineyard is situated at 1,120 meters above sea level in Villa Bastías, Tupungato, on alluvial soils with limestone. The wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir, specifically the Dijon 115 clone, from vines planted around 1993. Domaine Nico is recognized for its pioneering approach to high-altitude Pinot Noir, seeking to emulate the elegance and complexity found in Burgundy.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Laura Catena's daughter, Nicola.
Fact 02
Vineyard planted around 1993, making them older vines.
Fact 03
Pioneering 'extreme high-altitude parcel Pinot Noir'.
Fact 04
Inspired by the great Pinot Noirs of Burgundy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Nico Grand Père Pinot Noir 2022 emphasizes minimal intervention and terroir expression. Grapes are fermented using indigenous yeasts, with a significant portion of whole clusters included to enhance structure and aromatics. The wine is then aged in French oak, utilizing a combination of foudres and used barrels to allow for gradual integration and development. This approach aims to capture the purity of the fruit and the distinctive character of the high-altitude Uco Valley vineyard.
