Apuntes Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich mushroom ragout
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Apuntes' (meaning 'notes' or 'sketches' in Spanish) collection by Luigi Bosca represents the winemakers' personal field journal brought to life. Born from experimental micro-vinifications and the meticulous observation of specific high-altitude parcels in Mendoza, this limited-release Malbec showcases a contemporary, terroir-driven side of the region. Sourced from select high-altitude vineyards, particularly in the cool-climate Uco Valley, the wine is crafted to highlight purity of fruit, vibrant acidity, and chalky mineral textures. It reflects the Arizu family's ongoing quest to push the boundaries of Argentine Malbec through precise, small-batch winemaking and thoughtful aging, resulting in a wine of remarkable tension, elegance, and expressive floral aromas.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1901 by Don Leoncio Arizu, Bodega Luigi Bosca stands as a cornerstone of modern Argentine viticulture. Steered across four generations by the Arizu family alongside head winemaker Pablo Cúneo, the estate was instrumental in defining Argentina's fine-wine identity and establishing the landmark Luján de Cuyo DOC in 1989. While universally celebrated for red expressions, the bodega boasts a venerable reputation for white and sparkling vinification, drawing fruit from prized high-altitude holdings across Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Sited on alluvial, gravel-strewn Andean soils, these vineyards benefit from sharp diurnal shifts that preserve vital natural acidity. The cellar balances technical precision with restrained French oak aging to deliver whites and traditional-method sparklers marked by aromatic clarity and energetic structure. Signature whites—including the De Sangre White Blend, Finca Los Nobles Chardonnay, and crisp iterations of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewürztraminer—epitomize the estate’s hallmark poise, mineral drive, and enduring Andean freshness.
🍇 Grapes
Malbec
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%