{"product_id":"luca-beso-de-dante","title":"Luca 2021 Beso de Dante","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eLuca 2021 Beso de Dante\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful yet refined Bordeaux-inspired blend from Argentina’s celebrated Uco Valley. Crafted by Laura Catena, this wine merges Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure with Malbec’s lush fruit and Cabernet Franc’s aromatic complexity. Deep, layered, and beautifully balanced, it delivers dark fruit, spice, and polished tannins with impressive length. For collectors and serious red-wine enthusiasts, Beso de Dante represents a compelling example of modern Argentine winemaking at its most sophisticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eLuca Wines was founded by \u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eDr. Laura Catena\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fourth-generation member of the legendary Catena wine family, with the goal of showcasing exceptional high-elevation vineyards across Mendoza. The project focuses on small-production wines sourced from carefully managed old-vine sites throughout the \u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eUco Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7yw647\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u51ku9\" data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eUco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"93rpd2\" data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eVineyards located in areas such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eParaje Altamira, La Consulta, and Pampa El Cepillo\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for high elevation and exceptional fruit concentration. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bxw4mu\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eBlend Composition (2021)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l239jk\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lysfcv\" data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e40–45% Malbec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d6mfyf\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e5–10% Cabernet Franc \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10v8wws\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eViticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6tue39\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eFruit sourced from vineyards averaging about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e3,500 feet in elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines averaging roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e36 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing low yields and concentrated flavors. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ckjg4\" data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bnt4kh\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eGrapes are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003ehand-harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure careful selection of fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"emsh2e\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eFermented with meticulous vineyard-focused winemaking designed to preserve the identity of each varietal component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z4jtje\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16domaz\" data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eMatured \u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e18 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e50% new oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding depth, spice, and structural refinement. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qoxrhm\" data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eProduction Philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"anmzc1\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eThe wine is named for Catena’s son Dante and reflects her vision of crafting \u003cstrong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003esmall-production wines that express Mendoza’s finest terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eThe result is a blend that bridges Old World structure with New World fruit intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eJames Suckling – 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e“Dark and deep nose with tarry and minty black fruit… juicy, full-bodied but fluid in the middle with a long, tasty finish.” \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003eVinous – 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eDescribes a bold, structured wine with chocolate, blueberry, spice, and cedar supported by chalky tannins. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eWine Advocate – 93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eHighlights the wine’s depth, balance, and structure typical of high-elevation Mendoza blends. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003eDescorchados – 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eNamed among the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003eTop Best Red Blends\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognizing its power, freshness, and precision. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3148\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003eConcentrated aromas of cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry layered with mint, cedar, and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003eFull-bodied and structured with flavors of black fruit, blueberry, cocoa, and spice supported by firm yet polished tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003eLong and persistent with lingering dark fruit, subtle oak spice, and refined mineral structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3527\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3950\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3540\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3551\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3950\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3590\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3576\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3590\"\u003e~14.1% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3609\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eUco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3655\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003eLuca Wines (Laura Catena)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3758\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3712\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrape Type \/ Spirit Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3758\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3781\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging or Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003e18 months in French oak (≈50% new)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3839\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003eCassis, blackberry, mint, cocoa, spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3950\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3901\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3950\"\u003eStructured Bordeaux-style Argentine red blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"3955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"3980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"3980\"\u003eRecommended Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"3996\"\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"3999\"\u003eRecommended 60–90 minutes to soften tannins and reveal aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4100\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4103\"\u003e60–65°F (15–18°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4140\"\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4143\"\u003eGrilled ribeye, lamb chops, braised short ribs, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18085208005,"sku":"835603001068","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Luca_2021_Beso_de_Dante.jpg?v=1774402490","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/luca-beso-de-dante","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}