Domaine Nico

Grand Mère

Domaine Nico

Grand Mère

An elegant and classic Pinot Noir that fits the name "Grandmother."  Laura has a profound respect for what grandparents do for children, and she wanted to honor their love and wisdom with this wine.  

Wine Production

Fermented with 20% whole clusters and indigenous yeast in small, 800L vats. Punch-down extraction is done by hand, and the maximum fermentation temperature only reaches 25 degrees Celsius. Maceration takes place over 7-10 days, and malolactic fermentation occurs in the barrel.

Tasting Notes

Domaine Nico Grand Mère offers aromas of cherry, strawberry, earth, and nutmeg. As it opens up, a little black fruit, black pepper, cinnamon, and spice add complexity alongside the fresh acidity and medium-full body.

Food Pairing

Pair Domaine Nico Grand Mère with beef wellington, tortellini in broth, or Asian dishes such as spiced pork, tempura shrimp and vegetables, or sweet & sour sauce. 

An elegant and classic Pinot Noir that fits the name "Grandmother."  Laura has a profound respect for what grandparents do for children, and she wanted to honor their love and wisdom with this wine.  

Wine Production

Fermented with 20% whole clusters and indigenous yeast in small, 800L vats. Punch-down extraction is done by hand, and the maximum fermentation temperature only reaches 25 degrees Celsius. Maceration takes place over 7-10 days, and malolactic fermentation occurs in the barrel.

Tasting Notes

Domaine Nico Grand Mère offers aromas of cherry, strawberry, earth, and nutmeg. As it opens up, a little black fruit, black pepper, cinnamon, and spice add complexity alongside the fresh acidity and medium-full body.

Food Pairing

Pair Domaine Nico Grand Mère with beef wellington, tortellini in broth, or Asian dishes such as spiced pork, tempura shrimp and vegetables, or sweet & sour sauce. 

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Uco Valley
Vineyard name:
Villa Bastias
Vineyard size:
5 hectares acres
Soil composition:
Loamy soil with surface gravel; alluvial round rocks and limestone
Elevation:
3,675 feet
First vintage of this wine:
2017
Bottles produced of this wine:
15,000
Certifying Organizations:
Bodegas de Argentina
Sustainability Certification:
Certified Sustainable

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
7-10 Days
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation temperature:
25C °F
Maceration technique:
Punch-down by hand
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of oak:
French Oak
Length of aging before bottling:
14 Months
Age of Aging Container:
2nd use French Oak Barrels
Total SO2:
110

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.47
Acidity:
5.62 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
26.6 g/L
Total SO2:
110
Residual sugar:
<1.8 g/L

About the Vineyard

Domaine Nico’s Grand Mère and Grand Père parcels are nearly 30 years old, planted in Villa Bastías with Dijon Clones (667 & 115) in 1993. The Grand Mère parcel gets more sun, resulting in wines with generous and silky tannins. Winemaking is traditional and gentle for these delicate wines. Yields are extremely low due to the age of the vineyard.