- Last updated on April 3, 2023
Welcome! This is our Luca Old Vine Malbec review.
Luca Old Vine Malbec is a premium Argentine red wine produced by the Luca Winery.
The grapes for this wine come from the high altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina.
The wine is made from old vine Malbec, which gives it a unique depth and complexity.
Find below our Luca Old Vine Malbec full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Luca Old Vine Malbec Review
- Brand: Luca Vineyards
- Grape Varietal:Â Malbec
- Region: Argentina, Mendoza
- Tasting Notes: Black Cherry & Blackberry fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Burgundy / 59-64 °F (15-18 °C) / Decant 30 mins
- Store: Up to 5 Years
- Price Range: ~$40
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Luca Old Vine Malbec review: What's its color?
Luca Old Vine Malbec has a deep, dark color with purple highlights.Â
When swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its high alcohol content and full-bodied nature.
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Luca Old Vine Malbec taste like?
Luca Old Vine Malbec is entirely made from Malbec grapes and aged 14 months in 35% new French barrels and 65% 2nd use French barrels.
Is Luca Old Vine Malbec sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Luca Old Vine Malbec wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Luca Old Vine Malbec review: Which food pairs well with it?
Luca Old Vine Malbec pairs well with a variety of dishes, including grilled meats, roasted lamb, and hearty stews.
The wine also pairs well with strong cheeses, such as aged cheddar or blue cheese, and dark chocolate.
Luca Old Vine Malbec review: What's its alcohol content?
Luca Old Vine Malbec wine’s alcohol content is 14%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Luca Old Vine Malbec wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Luca Vineyards?
Here is an extract from the Luca Vineyards website itself:
“In 1997, I felt my country’s calling.
Our Argentine wines were unknown around the World.
I learned about the 500 year-old history of Argentine wine and realized that in my country there was everything to discover.Â
I set out to challenge and break rules to make Argentine wines that could shine.
In 1999, I made the first vintage of my Luca Wines. Choosing the name was easy; it was my newborn son’s.“
Conclusion
Luca Old Vine Malbec is a rich and complex wine that truly showcases the unique terroir of the Uco Valley.
The old vine Malbec grapes give the wine a depth and complexity that is hard to find in other wines.
The wine’s full-bodied nature and well-structured tannins make it an excellent match for hearty meat dishes, while its complexity and depth make it a wine to be savored on its own.
Luca Old Vine Malbec is a must-try for any red wine enthusiast and is a testament to the quality of Argentine winemaking.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
