93Vinous
92James Suckling

Luigi Bosca De Sangre Cabernet Franc

Name: Luigi Bosca De Sangre Cabernet Franc
Brand: Luigi Bosca
SKU: luigi-bosca-de-sangre-cabernet-franc
Rating: 92.5 (2 reviews)

Fresh fruit, liquorice, and spice meet soft tannins and a long, gracefully structured finish.

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Origin: Argentina · Mendoza · Maipú
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Serving Temperature: 15-18 °C
Maturation: 10 months

About this wine

Luigi Bosca De Sangre Cabernet Franc is a deep dark red wine with aromas of fresh fruit, liquorice, and tomato leaf. Aged 10 months in oak, it offers a sweet entry, soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a firm, elegant structure, finishing long with a touch of spice.

Appearance: Deep, dark red.
Nose: Aromas of ripe berries, liquorice, and herbal notes like tomato leaf, with subtle oak spice.
Palate: Sweet entry with soft tannins, balanced acidity, and a firm, elegant structure.
Finish: Long, deep, and spiced, with lingering complexity.

Characteristics

Drinking window

Best within 3-10 years of the vintage

Body

LightBold

Tannins

SmoothTannic

Sweetness

DrySweet

Acidity

SoftAcidic

Aromas & flavours

Black Fruit: Ripe Berries
Spice: Liquorice
Black Pepper
Herbal: Tomato Leaf
Oak/General Ageing: Spicy Oak Notes

Food pairings

Perfect with grilled meats, roast duck, mushroom risotto, or herb-seasoned vegetables, it pairs beautifully with richly flavoured dishes.

Pairs well with

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

Asian cuisine

Peking Duck
Japanese Teriyaki
Thai Coconut-Based Curry
Chinese Braised Eggplant
Japanese Yakitori
Korean BBQ (Bulgogi or Galbi)
Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef

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.

93
93 pointsVinous
20252023 vintage
92
92 pointsJames Suckling
2020 vintage

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2023 vintage

93
93 pointsVinous
20252023 vintage

2022 vintage

92
92 pointsVinous
2022 vintage

2020 vintage

92
92 pointsJames Suckling
2020 vintage
92
92 pointsVinous
2020 vintage

Technical characteristics

Origin & Grape

Origin: Argentina · Mendoza · Maipú
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc
Altitude: 780 m
Vine Age: 30 years

In the Cellar

Maturation: 10 months

In the Glass

Alcohol: 14% vol.
Serving Temperature: 15-18 °C

The Makers

Winemaker: Pablo Cúneo
Agronomist: Alberto Arizu Sr.

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.