Testimonio Reserve Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, hearty beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Luigi Bosca's Testimonio Reserve Blend is a masterful expression of Mendoza's high-altitude terroir, crafted to showcase the synergy between distinct red varieties grown in the foothills of the Andes. The name 'Testimonio' (Testimony) serves as a tribute to the Arizu family's multi-generational legacy and their enduring commitment to pioneering premium winemaking in Argentina since 1901. This red blend typically combines the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, the lush fruit and spice of Syrah, and the robust depth of Tannat. The grapes are sourced from select family-owned vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, where intense solar radiation and cool mountain nights preserve natural acidity while developing deep phenolic ripeness. Gently aged in oak barrels, the wine develops a harmonious profile of dark forest fruits, black pepper, and subtle sweet spice, representing a liquid testimony to the history and potential of Mendoza's soils.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tannat
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%