Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Domaine Nico |
Label Name: | Le Paradis |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | Argentina |
Region: | Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza. |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | 100% Pinot Noir. |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 14-16°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA) 96; James Suckling 96; Vinous 94; Tim Atkin 94
Tasting Note
Violets, red and blue berries, subtle spice, mushroom and cedar; bright acidity, fine-grained tannins and chalky minerality with a long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck with cherry compote, lamb, mushroom risotto; Asian: seared tuna tataki with sesame & wasabi, miso‑glazed eggplant, Korean bulgogi.
Production Method
Micro‑vinified in multiple small fermentations (stainless steel and rolling barrels); aged ~18 months in French oak barriques (circa 10% new).
Vineyard Info
Domaine Nico (Laura Catena project) focuses on single‑parcel, high‑altitude Pinot Noir; winemaker Roy Urvieta. Le Paradis is a small 1.1–2 acre parcel planted 2011 at ~1,500 m.