Domaine Nico is in an unusual location for the New World with its high altitude (more below), limestone soil of alluvial origin and cool climate-- and is a labor of love for the Catena family. The vineyard is named after Laura’s daughter, Nicola, whose name pays homage to Nicola Catena, Laura’s great-grandfather and founder of the Catena winery in 1902.
Laura has been in love with Pinot Noir since her first travels to France as a teenager. A self-avowed francophile, Laura studied French throughout university. With Domaine Nico, Laura borrows from France in the names of the wine parcels and in the concept of individual terroirs, but also plays with the words to give the wines a modern twist that’s reflective of their style. With 3,675 to 4,921 feet of elevation, Domaine Nico is the world’s first extreme high-altitude parcela Pinot Noir. Parcels are extremely small and range within the Uco Valley from Villa Bastais to Gualtallary all within the Tupungato region. With Domain Nico, the Uco Valley proves itself to be a new terroir for the highest quality Pinot Noir.
Tasting Notes: Spicy and herbal character, with cinnamon, black pepper and clove. Moderate acidity with sweet and round tannins.
JAMES SUCKLING 95 POINTS - "A section of the Adriana vineyard, at an altitude of 1400m with a sloping north exposure. This has very fresh, ripe cherry and violet aromas with attractive, earthy spice. The palate has a very smooth and succulent feel. The tannins really curve and draw in impressive style. Dark-cherry and spice flavors hold long. Seamless fluidity. Drink in the next eight years."
Laura has been in love with Pinot Noir since her first travels to France as a teenager. A self-avowed francophile, Laura studied French throughout university. With Domaine Nico, Laura borrows from France in the names of the wine parcels and in the concept of individual terroirs, but also plays with the words to give the wines a modern twist that’s reflective of their style. With 3,675 to 4,921 feet of elevation, Domaine Nico is the world’s first extreme high-altitude parcela Pinot Noir. Parcels are extremely small and range within the Uco Valley from Villa Bastais to Gualtallary all within the Tupungato region. With Domain Nico, the Uco Valley proves itself to be a new terroir for the highest quality Pinot Noir.
Tasting Notes: Spicy and herbal character, with cinnamon, black pepper and clove. Moderate acidity with sweet and round tannins.
JAMES SUCKLING 95 POINTS - "A section of the Adriana vineyard, at an altitude of 1400m with a sloping north exposure. This has very fresh, ripe cherry and violet aromas with attractive, earthy spice. The palate has a very smooth and succulent feel. The tannins really curve and draw in impressive style. Dark-cherry and spice flavors hold long. Seamless fluidity. Drink in the next eight years."
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