Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, hard aged cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Luigi Bosca's Cabernet Sauvignon represents a masterful expression of this noble Bordeaux variety adapted to the unique high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza, particularly Luján de Cuyo and Maipú. While Argentina is globally synonymous with Malbec, the Arizu family has spent over a century demonstrating that Mendoza's stony soils, intense solar radiation, and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts are equally suited to crafting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from estate vineyards irrigated by pure Andean snowmelt, this wine undergoes traditional fermentation followed by careful aging in oak barrels. The result is a structured, elegant red that beautifully balances the grape's signature blackcurrant and herbaceous character with the ripe, plush fruit profile characteristic of the Cuyo region.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1901 by Don Leoncio Arizu, Bodega Luigi Bosca is a benchmark of Argentine viticultural excellence located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Guided by over a century of family heritage and pioneering spirit, the estate played a pivotal role in the creation of Argentina's first Controlled Denomination of Origin (DOC Luján de Cuyo) in 1989. The winery meticulously cultivates premier high-altitude vineyards across Mendoza's prime terroirs, focusing on sustainable practices and precise micro-terroir vinification. Luigi Bosca is globally celebrated for its elegant, structured Malbecs, exceptional Cabernet Sauvignons, and distinguished single-vineyard bottlings such as the iconic Finca Los Nobles series.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%