“La Savante comes from some of the first vines that Dr. Nicolás Catena planted around 1994 in Gualtallary, which was only known as Tupungato Alto at that time, and that is now the Adrianna Vineyard, planted to a selection of Dijon clones. The wine was aged for 18 months in barrels, 10% new. It's very closed at first and barely shows some earthy notes amid hints of fruit. After a while in the glass, though, the fruit begins to emerge and show intense red fruits accompanied by spices and earthy tones. The palate offers chalky tannins, the result of gravel soils covered by calcium carbonate and that produces that chalky texture. The wine gradually shows more and more layers of fruit until the fruits dominate it all with their freshness and vitality.”
— Descorchados, Aug 2021

“Laura Catena realised early on that the Uco Valley was an excellent place to grow Pinot Noir, and thus began this exclusive project which makes use of grapes from a parcel 1,460m above sea level in Gualtallary. This vintage offers aromas of fresh berry, violets and minerals, while the palate is taut with a gentle texture and fine tannins. A New World Pinot Noir of surprising quality.”
— Decanter, Apr 2021