Gala 3 Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lobster, roasted chicken with herbs, mild Thai curry
✨ Technical Specifications
Luigi Bosca's Gala 3 is an elegant and sophisticated white blend that breaks traditional Argentine winemaking molds by placing Viognier in the spotlight, harmoniously supported by Chardonnay and Riesling. Sourced from prestigious high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, this wine showcases the family's dedication to innovative blending. The Viognier contributes lush stone fruit and floral aromas, while the Chardonnay adds body and structure, and a touch of Riesling provides vibrant acidity and mineral complexity. A portion of the blend is aged in French oak barrels, lending a subtle creaminess and integration that enhances its textured palate without overshadowing the bright fruit character.
🍾 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
Viognier, Chardonnay, Riesling
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%