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95IWC
91Descorchados
91Tim Atkin
90Jeb Dunnuck
90Wine Enthusiast

Luigi Bosca

Luigi Bosca Malbec

Name: Luigi Bosca Malbec
Brand: Luigi Bosca
SKU: luigi-bosca-malbec

Argentine Super Premium Malbec.

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Origin: Argentina · Mendoza · Luján de Cuyo
Grape: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 14.4% vol.
Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
Maturation: 12 months, French Oak

About this wine

Luigi Bosca Malbec is a refined expression of Mendoza’s high-altitude terroir. Elegant and well-structured, it offers smooth tannins, a long finish, and an aromatic profile that reflects depth and balance. A true icon of Argentine winemaking.

Appearance: Deep purple-red with bright hues.
Nose: Expressive notes of cherry, strawberry, and a hint of thyme.
Palate: Smooth and ample with ripe red fruit and subtle spicy oak.
Finish: Long, elegant, and well-balanced.

Characteristics

Drinking window

Drink now or hold up to 5 years

Body

LightBold

Tannins

SmoothTannic

Sweetness

DrySweet

Acidity

SoftAcidic

Aromas & flavours

Red Fruit: Strawberry
Cherry
Spice: Thyme
Black Pepper
Oak/General Ageing: Oak
Spicy Oak Notes

Food pairings

Pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted lamb, aged cheeses, and savoury Asian dishes, its bold structure and velvety tannins adding depth and balance.

Pairs well with

Red Meat & Game
Smoky & Grilled Dishes
Aged & Hard Cheeses
Earthy & Umami Flavours

Asian cuisine

Chinese Five-Spice Duck
Korean BBQ (Bulgogi or Galbi)
Japanese Tempura
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
Mongolian Lamb
Thai Panang Curry

Medium spice
Pairs well with moderately spiced dishes, where flavours stay balanced with the wine’s ripe fruit and smooth tannins. Avoid very spicy food, as the wine’s structure may intensify the heat.

Awards

All awards and scores received across vintages.

95
95 pointsIWC
2025
91
91 pointsDescorchados
20262024 vintage
91
91 pointsTim Atkin
2021 vintage
90
90 pointsJeb Dunnuck
20252024 vintage

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2024 vintage

91
91 pointsDescorchados
20262024 vintage
90
90 pointsJeb Dunnuck
20252024 vintage
90
90 pointsWine Enthusiast
20252024 vintage

2023 vintage

90
90 pointsJames Suckling
2023 vintage
91
91 pointsDescorchados
2023 vintage

2021 vintage

92
92 pointsIWC
2021 vintage
90
90 pointsDescorchados
2021 vintage
90
90 pointsJames Suckling
2021 vintage
91
91 pointsTim Atkin
2021 vintage

Vintage not recorded

95
95 pointsIWC
2025

Technical characteristics

Origin & Grape

Origin: Argentina · Mendoza · Luján de Cuyo
Grape: 100% Malbec
Altitude: 900 m
Vine Age: 35 years

In the Cellar

Maturation: 12 months, French Oak

In the Glass

Alcohol: 14.4% vol.
Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
Ageing Potential: Drink now

The Makers

Winemaker: Pablo Cúneo

Practical

Bottle Size: 750ml
Allergens: Contains sulfites

Winery

Luigi Bosca

A benchmark of Argentine fine wine, shaped by four generations of family vision and Mendoza’s exceptional terroirs.

Discover Luigi Bosca All Luigi Bosca wines

The Winery

A Legacy of Elegance, Crafted for the Unexpected

Luigi Bosca, Argentina’s first boutique winery, brings timeless elegance and a spirit of discovery to fine wine. Guided by more than a century of expertise, it crafts expressive, refined wines with a distinctive sense of place. Embracing the philosophy of “Seize the unexpected,” Luigi Bosca invites wine lovers to look beyond the familiar and discover a new side of Argentine wine.

The Family & Heritage

Four Generations of Visionary Winemaking

Since 1901, four generations of the Arizu family have shaped Argentina’s fine wine landscape with passion and vision. Their pioneering role in the Luján de Cuyo D.O.C. reflects a lasting commitment to Malbec and its origins. From De Sangre and Apuntes to Los Nobles and The Legacy, each collection carries that vision forward, uniting heritage, creativity and ambition.

The Vineyards & Terroir

Mendoza’s Grand Terroirs, Elegantly Expressed

Luigi Bosca’s wines reveal the depth and diversity of Mendoza through some of its most renowned terroirs, from the historic vineyards of Luján de Cuyo to the high-altitude sites of the Uco Valley. Vistalba, Gualtallary, El Peral and Paraje Altamira each bring a distinctive expression of fruit, freshness and minerality. Through careful vineyard selection and precise winemaking, Luigi Bosca crafts wines of substance, finesse and individuality.

The Winemaker

Mastery in Motion: The Mind Behind the Wines

Pablo Cúneo, named “Winemaker of the Year 2025” by Descorchados, leads winemaking at Luigi Bosca with passion and precision. Born in Mendoza, he combines deep agricultural roots with experience gained in France and at leading Argentine wineries. Since joining Luigi Bosca in 2017, he has brought fresh energy to the entire collection. His artistry lies in crafting expressive wines that reflect the soul of each vineyard.

The Collection

Curated Expressions of Excellence

Each Luigi Bosca wine is a singular expression of place, heritage, and artistry. The portfolio includes bold and expressive collections such as De Sangre, the thoughtful precision of Apuntes, and the graceful complexity of Los Nobles. At its pinnacle, The Legacy Collection embodies the winery’s highest ideals, with wines of depth, elegance, and enduring character, crafted to honour the land, the lineage, and the visionary spirit of the Arizu family.