Outstanding
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97Descorchados
97Jeb Dunnuck
97Tim Atkin
96Vinous
96DWWA

Luigi Bosca

Luigi Bosca PARAÍSO

Name: Luigi Bosca PARAÍSO
Brand: Luigi Bosca
SKU: luigi-bosca-paraiso
Rating: 96.3 (6 reviews)

The flagship of Luigi Bosca, crafted from Mendoza’s finest terroirs and 120 years of legacy.

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Origin: Argentina · Mendoza · Gualtallary, Los Árboles, Tupungato, Vistalba
Grape: 69% Malbec, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.6% vol.
Serving Temperature: 14-16 °C
Maturation: French Oak, Hungarian Oak

About this wine

Luigi Bosca PARAÍSO is the winery’s most iconic blend, crafted from select Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon parcels in Mendoza. A tribute to Finca El Paraíso and 120+ years of family legacy, it’s a wine of elegance, depth, and extraordinary ageing potential.

Appearance: Bright and deep violet-red with luminous intensity.
Nose: Elegant and complex, with aromas of black plum, blackberry, raspberry, mint, thyme, pepper, chocolate, and toasted hazelnuts.
Palate: Graceful, ample, and smooth, with refined fruit, subtle oak, fresh acidity, and silky tannins.
Finish: Long, persistent, and harmonious, with layered fruit and spice notes that linger elegantly.

Characteristics

Drinking window

Best within 5-30 years of the vintage

Body

LightBold

Tannins

SmoothTannic

Sweetness

DrySweet

Acidity

SoftAcidic

Aromas & flavours

Black Fruit: Plum
Blackberry
Red Fruit: Raspberry
Spice: Black Pepper
Clove
Sweet Spices
Thyme
Mint
Oak/General Ageing: Toasted Hazelnuts
Chocolate
Vanilla
Earth: Earthy Undertones

Food pairings

Perfect with roasted meats, game, or poultry. Also pairs beautifully with earthy dishes, aged cheeses, or savoury Asian cuisine.

Pairs well with

Red Meat & Game
Slow-Cooked & Braised Dishes
Aged & Hard Cheeses
Earthy & Umami Flavours

Asian cuisine

Chinese Five-Spice Duck
Japanese Wagyu
Korean BBQ (Bulgogi or Galbi)
Soy-Braised Ribs
Chinese Black Pepper Stir-Fry
Peking Duck
Mongolian Lamb

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.

97
97 pointsDescorchados
20242021 vintage
97
97 pointsJeb Dunnuck
20242021 vintage
97
97 pointsTim Atkin
2023 vintage
96
96 pointsVinous
20242021 vintage

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2023 vintage

97
97 pointsTim Atkin
2023 vintage

2022 vintage

96
96 pointsTim Atkin
2022 vintage

2021 vintage

97
97 pointsDescorchados
20242021 vintage
96
96 pointsVinous
20242021 vintage
97
97 pointsJeb Dunnuck
20242021 vintage
94
94 pointsTim Atkin
2021 vintage
95
95 pointsWine Enthusiast
2021 vintage

2020 vintage

95
95 pointsTim Atkin
2020 vintage
95
95 pointsDescorchados
2020 vintage

2019 vintage

96
96 pointsDWWA
2019 vintage
96
96 pointsVinous
2019 vintage
95
95 pointsDescorchados
2019 vintage

Technical characteristics

Origin & Grape

Origin: Argentina · Mendoza · Gualtallary, Los Árboles, Tupungato, Vistalba
Grape: 69% Malbec, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon
Altitude: 1000 m

In the Cellar

Maturation: French Oak, Hungarian Oak

In the Glass

Alcohol: 14.6% vol.
pH: 3.6
Acidity: 5.25 g/L
Residual Sugar: 2.71 g/L
Serving Temperature: 14-16 °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.