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"My heart is as open as the sky."

FROM THE KAMA SUTRA

HISTOIRE D’A

A play on the famous erotic novel Histoire d’O by Pauline Réage – this parcel makes a very “sexy” wine and the name seemed appropriate.
In both La Savante and Histoire d’A we use whole clusters during fermentantion to highlight the texture and graininess of the wines. La Savante is more mineral, vertical, with spicy red fruits. Histoire d’A is more generous due to the greater sun exposure, with cinnamon, clove and a perceived sweetness to the tannins.

GUALTALLARY, TUPUNGATO, UCO VALLEY – 1350 MSNM (4429 feet elevation)

I sincerely believe we have discovered a new ideal terroir for Pinot Noir in the world.

- Laura Catena

SOIL PROFILE HISTOIRE D’A PARCEL

Between depths of 0-70 cm: loamy soil with calcium carbonate.
Between depths of 70-150 cm: gravel and stone 2 to 5 cm thick.

TASTING NOTES

Red fruit and presence of herbs such as thyme, spices and clove. Medium-high acidity. Low alcohol. Slightly mineral and vertical mouth. Integrated oak. Grainy tannins.

TECHNICAL SHEETS

UCO VALLEY | MENDOZA | ARGENTINA