Gala 1 Malbec Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rich venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Luigi Bosca's Gala 1 is a sophisticated, modern expression of Mendoza's signature grape, crafted to celebrate the estate's centenary and pioneering spirit. This blend artfully marries the plush, dark-fruit character of high-altitude Malbec with the structure and deep color of Petit Verdot and Tannat, sourced from select old vineyards in Luján de Cuyo. The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo meticulous selection before fermenting in stainless steel and aging in French oak barrels. The result is a deeply concentrated, complex red wine with layers of black cherry, plum, violet, and graphite, framed by firm yet velvety tannins. It represents a harmonious bridge between traditional Argentine richness and contemporary elegance.
🍾 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, Petit Verdot, Tannat
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%