De Sangre Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'De Sangre' collection by Luigi Bosca translates to 'of blood,' a poignant tribute to the Arizu family's multi-generational winemaking legacy and the wines historically reserved for their private cellars. This Cabernet Franc is sourced from select high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, particularly the historic El Paraíso estate in Maipú. The terroir, characterized by alluvial soils and significant diurnal temperature shifts, allows the Cabernet Franc grape to develop its signature aromatic complexity. The wine is crafted using traditional fermentation techniques and is aged in oak barrels to integrate its structured tannins, resulting in a sophisticated expression that balances ripe red fruit notes with characteristic spicy and herbaceous undertones.
🍾 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
Cabernet Franc
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%