Luigi Bosca Malbec Selección de Vistalba
An expressive Malbec with ripe fruit, soft tannins, and a long, elegant finish.
- 91Wine Enthusiast
- 91Tim Atkin
- 91James Suckling
Luigi BoscaLuigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon
A benchmark continental Cabernet Sauvignon born in the Andes’ sunlit foothills.
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- Alcohol
- 14.4% vol.
- Serving Temperature
- 16-18 °C
- Maturation
- 12 months, French Oak, American Oak
About this wine
Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep ruby red wine with aromas of cassis, black fruits, and spice. Rich and refined, it delivers ripe fruit, polished tannins, and a long, persistent finish, showcasing the elegance and power of Mendoza’s high-altitude terroir.
Tasting notes
- Appearance
Deep ruby red.
- Nose
Intense aromas of cassis, black fruits, and spice with subtle herbal notes.
- Palate
Rich and refined, with ripe fruit, polished tannins, and balanced structure.
- Finish
Long, persistent, and elegantly layered.
Characteristics
Drinking window
Drink now or hold up to 7 years
Body
LightBold
Tannins
SmoothTannic
Sweetness
DrySweet
Acidity
SoftAcidic
Aromas & flavours
- Black Fruit
- Blackcurrant
- Blackberry
- Spice
- Black Pepper
- Herbal
- Subtle Herbal Notes
- Oak/General Ageing
- Vanilla
- Cedar
- Cocoa
Food pairings
Perfect with grilled steaks, game, roasted vegetables, or hearty stews, it enhances bold, savoury flavours with its rich structure and refined tannins.
Pairs well with
- Red Meat & Game
- Slow-Cooked & Braised Dishes
- Aged & Hard Cheeses
- Earthy & Umami Flavours
Asian cuisine
- Korean BBQ (Bulgogi or Galbi)
- Chinese Five-Spice Duck
- Japanese Wagyu
- Vietnamese Shaking Beef
- Indian Lamb Rogan Josh
- Japanese Teriyaki
- Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
- 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.
- 9191 pointsTim Atkin2022 vintage
- 9191 pointsJames Suckling2022 vintage
- 9191 pointsWine Enthusiast2021 vintage
Technical characteristics
Origin & Grape
- Altitude
- 800 m
- Vine Age
- 40 years
In the Cellar
- Maturation
- 12 months, French Oak, American Oak
In the Glass
- Alcohol
- 14.4% vol.
- Residual Sugar
- 3.2 g/L
- 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.
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Luigi BoscaLuigi Bosca: A Century of Passion and Precision in Argentine WineRooted in 120 years of family tradition, Luigi Bosca blends heritage and innovation to produce terroir-driven wines that define Argentina’s excellence worldwide.
Luigi BoscaLuigi Bosca: Terroir-Driven Argentine Wines for the World’s Finest Wine ListsFrom Los Nobles to Paraíso, Luigi Bosca crafts terroir-driven wines that enrich wine lists with depth, heritage, and the authentic expression of Mendoza’s finest vineyards.
Luigi BoscaPablo Cúneo Named Among the World’s Top 100 WinemakersPablo Cúneo, Head Winemaker of Luigi Bosca, is named among the world’s Top 100 winemakers and awarded Best Malbec for Los Nobles 2021 at the Master Winemaker Top 100.