Chardonnay Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled sea bass
✨ Technical Specifications
Luigi Bosca's Chardonnay Reserve is a masterful expression of high-altitude white winemaking in Mendoza. Sourced from estate vineyards nestled in the cool, elevated terroirs of Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, this wine benefits from intense alpine sunlight and dramatic day-night temperature swings. This unique climate allows the Chardonnay grapes to develop rich, concentrated tropical and stone fruit flavors while retaining a vibrant, refreshing acidity. A portion of the wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels, introducing subtle notes of vanilla, toasted brioche, and a creamy texture, while the remainder is kept in stainless steel to preserve the pure, bright fruit character. This harmonious balance reflects the Arizu family's multi-generational dedication to showcasing Mendoza's diverse microclimates beyond their famous reds.
🍾 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
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%