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"Oh you think you’re smart
you young people,
she said, but I’ll tell you
you don’t know anything"

THE LAST WORDS OF MY ENGLISH GRANDMOTHER
BY WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS

GRAND MÈRE

These two wines have a kind of elegance and classic Pinot Noir style that fits with the names, “Grandmother and Grandfather”. Laura has a profound respect for what grandparents do for children, and she wanted to honor their love and wisdom with these two wines.

VILLA BASTIAS, TUPUNGATO, UCO VALLEY – 1120 MSNM (3675 feet elevation)

With all these plots, we want to show the world that Argentina can produce excellent and unique Pinot Noirs and, through its diverse soils and climates, different styles of wine."

- Laura Catena

SOIL PROFILE GRAND MÈRE PARCEL

Top Soil Depth: 0.70 m loamy soil with surface gravel.
Subsoil Type: Alluvial round rocks covered with limestone.

TASTING NOTES

Red cherry and strawberry fruit aromas. As it opens up, a little black fruit combined with a spicy character of black pepper and cinnamon. Medium acidity. Horizontal mouth.

TECHNICAL SHEETS

UCO VALLEY | MENDOZA | ARGENTINA