Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, fresh oysters, roasted pork belly
✨ Technical Specifications
Luigi Bosca's Riesling is a testament to the Arizu family's pioneering spirit and willingness to experiment with grape varieties outside Argentina's traditional repertoire. Sourced from the historic, high-altitude vineyards of Las Compuertas in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, situated at approximately 1,150 meters above sea level, this wine challenges the notion that Riesling only thrives in Northern Europe. The intense solar radiation of Mendoza is balanced by the cooling alpine breezes from the Andes and significant diurnal temperature shifts, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly while preserving their signature crisp acidity. The vines are planted in sandy-loam soils with surface stones, contributing a distinct mineral undertone. Vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit, this dry Riesling showcases expressive aromas of white flowers, lime zest, and green apple, underpinned by a subtle, evolving petrol minerality that pays homage to its classic Old World counterparts.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1901 by Don Leoncio Arizu, Bodega Luigi Bosca is a benchmark of Argentine viticultural excellence located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Guided by over a century of family heritage and pioneering spirit, the estate played a pivotal role in the creation of Argentina's first Controlled Denomination of Origin (DOC Luján de Cuyo) in 1989. The winery meticulously cultivates premier high-altitude vineyards across Mendoza's prime terroirs, focusing on sustainable practices and precise micro-terroir vinification. Luigi Bosca is globally celebrated for its elegant, structured Malbecs, exceptional Cabernet Sauvignons, and distinguished single-vineyard bottlings such as the iconic Finca Los Nobles series.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%