93
Luca Malbec Uco Valley Old Vine 2024 | $35
There’s a nuanced tapestry of mountain herb and bergamot accents to the mélange of berry flavors in this version, which is silky at first but builds structure on the back end. Adds crunchy mineral notes on the finish around well-sculpted tannins. Drink now through 2040. 20,000 cases made, 7,000 cases imported. Published on November 30, 2026
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Accolades
Highly Recommended
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Drinkability
Drink now through
2040
Primary Grape
Malbec
Malbec originated in Southwest France, where it's also known as Côt; it is still the main grape in the area's top appellation, Cahors. It was once a significant blending partner in Bordeaux's reds, but has largely fallen out of favor there. Farther north in France, it has a presence in the Loire Valley. However, Malbec today is most associated with Argentina, where it has become the signature red grape. It's also grown in other New World regions, including Chile and Australia.
Review Appeared in This Issue
Published on November 30, 2026
Region
Argentina / Mendoza / Uco Valley
93
Luca Malbec Uco Valley Old Vine 2024 | $35
There’s a nuanced tapestry of mountain herb and bergamot accents to the mélange of berry flavors in this version, which is silky at first but builds structure on the back end. Adds crunchy mineral notes on the finish around well-sculpted tannins. Drink now through 2040. 20,000 cases made, 7,000 cases imported. Published on November 30, 2026
Drinkability
Drink now through
2040
Primary Grape
Malbec
Malbec originated in Southwest France, where it's also known as Côt; it is still the main grape in the area's top appellation, Cahors. It was once a significant blending partner in Bordeaux's reds, but has largely fallen out of favor there. Farther north in France, it has a presence in the Loire Valley. However, Malbec today is most associated with Argentina, where it has become the signature red grape. It's also grown in other New World regions, including Chile and Australia.
