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Luigi Bosca Named New World Winery of the Year 2025 by Wine Enthusiast

Luigi Bosca has been awarded New World Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast, a major recognition of its heritage, innovation, and leadership in Argentine fine wine.

Luigi Bosca Named New World Winery of the Year 2025 by Wine Enthusiast

Few accolades in the global wine world command as much respect as Wine Enthusiast's annual Wine Star Awards. This year, one of Argentina's most historic and visionary producers has taken centre stage. Luigi Bosca has been named New World Winery of the Year, a distinction that celebrates more than a century of excellence, innovation, and dedication to authentic terroir expression.


The Arizu family’s legacy shines as Luigi Bosca is crowned New World Winery of the Year.
The Arizu family’s legacy shines as Luigi Bosca is crowned New World Winery of the Year.

A Legacy Honoured on the World Stage

Founded in 1901, Luigi Bosca is Argentina's oldest family-run winery in continuous operation and a pioneer of fine winemaking in Mendoza. For four generations, the Arizu family has shaped the identity of Argentine wine with a deep commitment to craftsmanship, precision, and respect for the land. The Wine Enthusiast recognition crowns decades of work rooted in meticulous vineyard stewardship, sustainable practices, and an unwavering philosophy of letting each site speak through the glass.

From Luján de Cuyo's historic Finca Los Nobles to high-altitude vineyards in Gualtallary, Paraje Altamira, and Valle de Canota, the estate's patchwork of terroirs forms the backbone of its benchmark wines. Under the leadership of Director of Agronomy Alberto Arizu Sr. and Head Winemaker Pablo Cúneo, Luigi Bosca has elevated Argentina's signature varieties while championing a contemporary, refined style admired by critics and collectors worldwide.

During the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards 2025 ceremony, held on Monday 26 January 2026, Luigi Bosca was represented by Alberto Arizu (Sr) and Alberto Arizu (Jr), reflecting the continuity of a family-led vision that has shaped Argentine fine wine for more than a century.
During the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards 2025 ceremony, held on Monday 26 January 2026, Luigi Bosca was represented by Alberto Arizu (Sr) and Alberto Arizu (Jr), reflecting the continuity of a family-led vision that has shaped Argentine fine wine for more than a century.

Crafting Wines with Identity, Precision, and Vision

The Wine Star Award recognises not only heritage but also forward momentum. In recent years, Luigi Bosca has embraced a renewed focus on low-intervention vinification, parcel identification, and sustainability.

Key initiatives include

  • Reduced water usage across the estates, now at 3.5 litres per bottled unit
  • Advanced soil and canopy monitoring for optimal grape balance
  • Biodiversity preservation in high-altitude sites
  • Precision harvesting tailored to micro-parcel ripening

These efforts shape wines that balance Mendoza's natural generosity with elegance, freshness, and clarity. The flagship De Sangre parcel selections, Insignia grape variety icons, Los Nobles and Paraíso estate blends, and the experimental Apuntes small lots all reflect this modern direction.

A Milestone for Argentina and the New World

This recognition affirms the increasingly prominent role of Argentina within the global fine wine landscape. Luigi Bosca's award acts as a powerful signal of the region's maturity, diversity, and ability to craft world-class wines that stand confidently among those of the Old World.

For importers, distributors, and professionals across Asia Pacific, the Wine Enthusiast award reinforces Luigi Bosca's position as a benchmark partner for premium portfolios, top restaurant programmes, and curated retail selections.

A Strategic Opportunity for APAC Markets

Across Asia Pacific, demand for premium New World wines continues to rise, driven by younger consumers, expanding wine education, and the growth of fine dining and luxury hospitality. Luigi Bosca's new international recognition positions the estate as a high-impact brand for portfolios seeking strong identity, reliable quality, and a compelling regional story.

The combination of high-altitude terroirs, refined winemaking, and a heritage of more than 120 years gives importers and distributors a powerful proposition that aligns with current market trends. This award strengthens confidence among buyers and provides an ideal platform for staff training, retail storytelling, restaurant placements, and category development in both emerging and mature APAC markets.

If you are exploring new Argentine additions for your market, contact us to discuss importation and distribution opportunities .

Alberto Arizu (Sr) and Alberto Arizu (Jr) representing Luigi Bosca at the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards 2025, held on 26 January 2026 in New York.
Alberto Arizu (Sr) and Alberto Arizu (Jr) representing Luigi Bosca at the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards 2025, held on 26 January 2026 in New York.

A Message from Asiavino

At Asiavino, we are honoured to support Luigi Bosca's expansion across the Asia Pacific region and to help connect their exceptional wines with new markets and audiences.

This award celebrates everything the Arizu family has built over more than 120 years. It also marks a new chapter that brings the story of Argentine fine wine to an even broader global community.

Importers and distributors interested in exploring opportunities with Luigi Bosca can request introductions and further information.

Showcase Argentina's New World Winery of the Year and strengthen your premium South American offering with a producer trusted by top restaurants, retailers, and collectors across Asia Pacific.

Luigi Bosca - Crafting Argentina’s Finest Wines Since 1901Luigi Bosca

From the winery

Luigi Bosca

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

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.

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