Gewurztraminer
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
spicy Asian cuisine, soft washed-rind cheeses, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Luigi Bosca's Gewürztraminer is a rare and captivating gem within Argentina's viticultural landscape, showcasing the adaptability of this classic Alsatian variety to the high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza. Sourced primarily from the historic Finca El Paraíso in Maipú—originally planted in the early 1970s—the vines benefit from sandy-loam soils and a dramatic diurnal temperature variation. This microclimate allows the grapes to develop their signature intense aromatics while preserving essential acidity. The winemaking process is carefully managed with temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks and no malolactic fermentation, ensuring the wine retains its vibrant, expressive, and exotic character defined by notes of lychee, rose petals, and subtle spice.
🍾 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
Gewürztraminer
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%