Luigi Bosca 'La Linda' Malbec 2017
Primary flavours

Blueberry

Cherry

Dark Berries

Plum

Cocoa

Coconut

Coffee

Vanilla
Details
Luigi Bosca is changing the face of Argentine Malbec one wine at a time. With a range of high-altitude (this one is over 950m above sea level!) vineyards at their disposal, the winemakers are redefining this classic style, and improving every year.
La Linda Malbec is a bright, fresh wine that is still honest to the roots of Malbec. To start there's a load of red fruits - cherries, boysenberries, currants, all layered with violet and lavender.
On the palate, whilst certainly fruity, there is still that classic Malbec richness of body and silken texture, just with an added edge of freshness.
Ripe tannins and balanced acidity round out the picture. Try this for fresh take on an Argentine classic - elegant and well-structured Malbec with another dimension of fruit.
The wine scene of Argentina is a long and proud one, and one which has been created by vintners making the long, transatlantic trek to south America, in order to seek out new lands and new opportunities. The story behind Bodega Luigi Bosca is pretty typical when it comes to top quality Mendoza wineries; Great-grandfather Leoncio Arizu turned up in Argentina in 1890, and ten years later decided to try his hand at viticulture in the Mendoza region (which was just beginning to establish itself as something of a miraculous land for winemaking). Arizu was from an old Basque family, and he joined forces with the Boscas - who’d made the same trip over from Piedmont in Italy - to set up his winery. The Spanish and the Italians discovered that their shared passion for delicious, expressive, and characterful wines was the key to some seriously good produce… and the rest, as they say, is history. Over a century later, and the winery of Luigi Bosca is still run by the same two families, and they’re still celebrating their Spanish and Italian heritage in this brave new land which constantly throws up new surprises. Set against the backdrop of the Andes, their high altitude vineyards are - like so many others in Mendoza - perfect for the growing of really expressive Malbec grapes. Always innovating, constantly striving to capture the sheer majesty of their surroundings in every bottle, and never stopping in their tireless quest for perfection, Luigi Bosca is a real treasure from a very special place indeed. Luigi Bosca is changing the face of Argentine Malbec one wine at a time. With a range of high-altitude (this one is over 950m above sea level!) vineyards at their disposal, the winemakers are redefining this classic style, and improving every year. La Linda Malbec is a bright, fresh wine that is still honest to the roots of Malbec. To start there's a load of red fruits - cherries, boysenberries, currants, all layered with layered violet and lavender. On the palate, whilst certainly fruity, there is still that classic Malbec richness of body and silken texture, just with an added edge of freshness. Ripe tannins and balanced acidity round out the picture. Try this for fresh take on an Argentine classic - elegant and well-structured Malbec with another dimension of fruit.
The wine scene of Argentina is a long and proud one, and one which has been created by vintners making the long, transatlantic trek to south America, in order to seek out new lands and new opportunities. The story behind Bodega Luigi Bosca is pretty typical when it comes to top quality Mendoza wineries; Great-grandfather Leoncio Arizu turned up in Argentina in 1890, and ten years later decided to try his hand at viticulture in the Mendoza region (which was just beginning to establish itself as something of a miraculous land for winemaking). Arizu was from an old Basque family, and he joined forces with the Boscas - who’d made the same trip over from Piedmont in Italy - to set up his winery. The Spanish and the Italians discovered that their shared passion for delicious, expressive, and characterful wines was the key to some seriously good produce… and the rest, as they say, is history. Over a century later, and the winery of Luigi Bosca is still run by the same two families, and they’re still celebrating their Spanish and Italian heritage in this brave new land which constantly throws up new surprises. Set against the backdrop of the Andes, their high altitude vineyards are - like so many others in Mendoza - perfect for the growing of really expressive Malbec grapes. Always innovating, constantly striving to capture the sheer majesty of their surroundings in every bottle, and never stopping in their tireless quest for perfection, Luigi Bosca is a real treasure from a very special place indeed. Luigi Bosca is changing the face of Argentine Malbec one wine at a time. With a range of high-altitude (this one is over 950m above sea level!) vineyards at their disposal, the winemakers are redefining this classic style, and improving every year. La Linda Malbec is a bright, fresh wine that is still honest to the roots of Malbec. To start there's a load of red fruits - cherries, boysenberries, currants, all layered with layered violet and lavender. On the palate, whilst certainly fruity, there is still that classic Malbec richness of body and silken texture, just with an added edge of freshness. Ripe tannins and balanced acidity round out the picture. Try this for fresh take on an Argentine classic - elegant and well-structured Malbec with another dimension of fruit.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Mendoza
country
Argentina
Grape type
Malbec
Wine Maker
Luigi Bosca
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2017
Cellar period
5-10 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
Pairing guide
When we think of Argentinian cuisine, we think of big, flavourful cuts of prime beef steak, flame grilled and standing alone as a meal - and there are few wines which stand up to this dish quite as well as a Malbec does. However, you don’t need to start and end with beef, as Malbecs like this stunning example pair really well with cheaper cuts of red meat: lamb, venison, goat all work amazingly well. If you want to move away from the traditional pairings, give this wine a go with a medium hot curry like a rogan josh or balti. Malbec is also an excellent match for aubergine dishes of almost any description, and also goes very well with tangy cheese, flat mushrooms and even Mexican dishes involving beans and dark chocolate!
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Food

Grilled Meat

Red Meat

Lamb

Game
Tastes

Bitter

Rich
Moods

Relaxed
Seasons

Cooler Months
Wine region

Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza is Argentina's premier wine region which is located in the foothills of the Andes mountains. Mendoza is located 1000 km inland from Buenos Aires and is closer to Santiago, the capital of Chile. The region is famed for Malbec, which accounts for 20% of the variety planted in the country, yet also produces high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and the native grape variety, Torrontés.
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