Rose Malbec
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Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1–2 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled prawns, caprese salad, fresh goat cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Luigi Bosca's Rosé Malbec represents a modern, elegant interpretation of Argentina's flagship grape. Sourced from select high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, particularly within Luján de Cuyo, this rosé leverages the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the Andes to preserve vibrant natural acidity and fresh fruit aromatics. The winemaking team employs a precise, gentle direct pressing or short maceration technique to extract a delicate, pale salmon-pink hue, reminiscent of classic Mediterranean styles while retaining the distinct red-fruit character of Argentine Malbec. Historically, Luigi Bosca has been at the forefront of exploring Malbec's diverse expressions, and this rosé showcases the grape's lighter, more ethereal side, marked by notes of fresh strawberries, red cherries, and subtle floral hints.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1901 by Leoncio Arizu, Bodega Luigi Bosca is one of Argentina's most historic and prestigious wineries, located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Still family-owned and managed by the Arizu family, the estate has played a pioneering role in Argentine viticulture, notably helping to establish the country's first D.O.C. (Luján de Cuyo) in 1989. The winery's philosophy centers on showcasing the unique high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza through meticulous vineyard management and precise winemaking. Luigi Bosca is highly celebrated for its elegant, structured red blends and single-vineyard expressions, such as the iconic Finca Los Nobles Cabernet Bouchet and Gala 1 Malbec, alongside expressive whites like the Gala 3 Viognier and Linda Chardonnay. Official website: https://luigibosca.com. Address: San Martín 2045, M5507 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.