Linda Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled skirt steak, beef empanadas, roasted portobello mushrooms
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic Arizu family of Bodega Luigi Bosca, the 'La Linda' (often referred to as Linda) collection is a vibrant tribute to the natural beauty of Mendoza's high-altitude terroirs. Sourced primarily from established vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, this wine showcases the classic characteristics of Argentine Malbec grown under intense mountain sunlight and irrigated by pure Andean snowmelt. The winemaking philosophy here focuses on purity of fruit and accessibility; the grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by a brief period of aging in oak to impart structure and subtle spice while preserving the grape's innate freshness, bright red fruit aromas, and soft, approachable tannins.
🍾 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
🍷 ABV
13.5-14%