Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, creamy wild mushroom risotto, seared salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Luigi Bosca's Pinot Noir represents a sophisticated exploration of cool-climate viticulture in the high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza, primarily sourced from select vineyards in the Uco Valley. While Mendoza is world-famous for its robust Malbecs, the Arizu family pioneered the cultivation of delicate varieties like Pinot Noir by utilizing the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the Andean foothills. This environment allows the notoriously finicky grape to ripen slowly, preserving its bright natural acidity and delicate aromatics. Crafted with precision, the wine typically undergoes a gentle fermentation followed by aging in French oak casks, which imparts a subtle structure without overpowering the grape's intrinsic elegance. The result is a beautifully balanced red characterized by vibrant red fruit notes, earthy complexity, and a silky texture that showcases a different, highly refined side of Argentine winemaking.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
13.5-1%