Apuntes Malbec
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich mushroom ragout
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1901 by Leoncio Arizu, Bodega Luigi Bosca is one of Argentina's most historic and prestigious wineries, located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Still family-owned and managed by the Arizu family, the estate has played a pioneering role in Argentine viticulture, notably helping to establish the country's first D.O.C. (Luján de Cuyo) in 1989. The winery's philosophy centers on showcasing the unique high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza through meticulous vineyard management and precise winemaking. Luigi Bosca is highly celebrated for its elegant, structured red blends and single-vineyard expressions, such as the iconic Finca Los Nobles Cabernet Bouchet and Gala 1 Malbec, alongside expressive whites like the Gala 3 Viognier and Linda Chardonnay. Official website: https://luigibosca.com. Address: San Martín 2045, M5507 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.