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"La Linda Viognier 2008: A delightfully ripe style from Luigi Bosca, this wine has wonderful intensity with aromas of peaches and ripe apricots and a long aromatic finish." "La Linda Malbec 2007: Argentina’s flagship variety is perfectly showcased here with this example from Luigi Bosca that is superbly deep and rich with warm cherry and spice flavours — the perfect match with meat, especially beef." |
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2008 Malbec, Finca La Linda, Bodega Luigi Bosca $11 suggested retail price A beautiful, deeply satisfying nose of balanced dark berry compote. Relaxed, nostril-filling warmth with touches of herbs and toasty oak as a backdrop. Fruit forward mouth feel and slightly "brambly" texture on the rustic, medium-bodied profile. The finish is nicely cleansing. Not a trophy wine, it is best suited to grilled meats and vegetables. 87/100 points |
| Star Tribune | I like wines that are "chewy," that kind of bounce around on the tongue. A great example is the Finca La Linda Lujan de Cuyo Mendoza Malbec ($10), which tastes a bit like good toast slathered with a dark-fruit jam. And while it starts off rustic, the finish is surprisingly elegant. Try it with the first grilled meal of the spring, or even with a sandwich -- grilled cheese, bacon-and-egg -- served on toast. |
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Finca La Linda Malbec 2007, Argentina, $10-11** This is a second label of Luigi Bosca, whose Malbecs are among Argentina's best. This fruit-forward Malbec, with soft tannins and appealing earthiness, makes a great everyday red for burgers, pizza and other casual hearty foods. |
| BROKE A$$ GOURMET | We also tried the Syrah and Malbec of Finca La Linda, one of three labels of Bodega Luigi Bosca, a family-owned winery in Lujan de Cuyo. The La Linda 2006 Syrah ($10.99) bears an intense, deep jam and cherry aroma, with some rather peculiar traces of bacon, mushroom, raspberry, pomegranate and tar in the mouth. Bold and aggressive, it’s a bit puckery and acidic and seems to bear the structure of a wine that could grow with some aging. In the 2006 Malbec ($10.99) we smelled smoke, raspberry, and hickory, and a sip went down very smoothly while passing off flavors of jam, cherry and chutney, with only a trace of cloying tannins and a nice bite of acidity. Lastly, we also tasted the Malbec of 2007 ($10.99). It, too, was a spicy, fruity wine, reminding me of a Zinfandel, but in the mouth in ran a bit harsher than the prior vintage |
| Been There, Tasted That | 20007 La Linda Mendoza Malbec ($10- $12). Very nice wine that seems more Northern Rhone than Bordeaux in its style and flavors – a dark black raspberry core of flavor wrapped in rich earthiness. Excellent for winter meals. Buy. |
| GOOD WINES UNDER $20 | 2007 Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon Finca La Linda. ($11) I liked this distinctive Cab from Argentina, with its blackberry and plum blossom aromas. There was a decided note of cigar box in the flavors, along with cherry and plum. The wine’s smooth, satiny mouthfeel was accompanied by a mocha-inflected finish. Excellent QPR for those who like traditional, earthy Cabernets. |
| BEST SOMMOLIER IN THE AMERICAS YOUTUBE | Buenos Aires June 2009, 2nd Place Winner, Veronique Rivest (Canada) in the blind tasting part of the finals. Wine 1 - Luigi Bosca Riesling Reserve 2007 (Argentina) |
| Relish (Franklin,TN) | For a splurge, Bodega Luigi Bosca Reserva Malbec ($20) offers all that, plus subtle creamy vanilla and mocha tinged angles. |
| Buenos Aires Herald | These valleys — such as Uco in Mendoza and Cafayate in Salta, to give two leading examples — have been described by Ingeniero Alberto Arizu, head of the Luigi Bosca winery, as high altitude praries, and I think that his definition is about as accurate as one can get. |
| Pleasure Palate (blog) | the San Antonio Winery to attend a Wine 101 Class and Food Pairing Lunch at their downtown Los Angeles location. 2006 Luigi Bosca Malbec Reserva served with third course… |
| Beverage Dynamics | This wine has a deep ruby color, with a bouquet of cedar, white pepper and currants, showing secondary notes of dry dates and vanilla; on the mouth, it has a medium light fruit attack that evokes tart tatin, pan juices, and bitter chocolate with vanilla undertones and cayanne pepper; medium finish. |
| The TASTING PANEL Magazine | Bright and racy with tangy peach and white flowers; fresh, lively and balanced with bright acidity. |
| KANSAS CITY STAR | …We picked La Linda Malbec ($22 a bottle -- I'd seen it at Costco the same day for less than $10), which served the variety of food on our table quite well… |
| Wine Crave (blog) | An unusual interpretation of Sauvignon, this has a full-on nose that combines ripe fruit with an aggressive herbal streak. The fresh, full palate of Luigi Bosca Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2006 has a herbal edge. |
| Chowhound Forum (San Francisco,CA) | El Casco Art Hotel Restaurant, Av. Bustillo -- The sommelier recommended a Luigi Bosca Malbec Reserva D. O. C. (AP$85) and we liked it very much. |
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This single vineyard Malbec from the Mendoza area of Argentina, is a really deep and dark hue with a gorgeous bouquet of spicy cherry with some depth. Beautiful aromas of pipe tobacco. Palate--Nicely integrated with great texture, and balance. This is a wine of intensity, well made, and tasty all around. Finishes a little quick but a superior wine at the upper teens price point so raise a glass. |
| GABE'S VIEW | Aromas of red plum are underscored by hints of smoked meat in the nose of this 2007 Bonarda. The palate is marked by fleshy red fruit notes alongside little reference points to apricot. Black olive, pomegranate, and dusty dark chocolate are all part of the finish. This wine has good balance and sufficient acidity. It drinks nicely on its own but really works best with food. A Corned Beef and Pastrami sandwich would be a perfect match; that said red meats in general are a safe bet. If meat isn’t your thing, grab a loaf of crusty bread, and some hard cheese to pair alongside this tasty wine. |
| Bigger Than Your Head | Finca La Linda Extra Brut, from Bodegas Luigi Bosca, in Argentina, Mendoza region, is composed of 50 percent chardonnay grapes and 50 percent semillon grapes, a most unusual blend; in fact, I can't think of another sparkling wine I've encountered that includes semillon, though I'm certain my Alert Readers will let me know of some that should have been obvious. Made in the Charmat process, La Linda Extra Brut is a slightly brassy green−gold color, within which myriad shapely bubbles foam up in gold flecks; aromas of pears, almond blossom, hazelnuts toasted in butter and cinnamon toast draw the nose. In the mouth, this sparkler is very earthy, quite toasty, full−bodied and vibrant with acidity. In fact, with a finish that grows increasingly earthy and spicy, La Linda possesses the swagger to stand up to substantial hors d'oeuvres; smoked trout would be a blessing. Very Good+. About $15. |
| Lyke2Drink | La Linda 2007 Bonarda is a ruby red wine with a mild alcohol nose. Dark fruits dominate the flavor. Plums and ripe raisins open to a moderate amount of tannins. It has a good level of oak and even a slight smoke in the finish. A good match for a steak or pasta with a hearty red sauce. |
| BOSTON HERALD | wine pairing recommendation for Finca La Linda Malbec 2007 |
| Associated Content (Denver, CO) | This wine greets you in a sporting dark bottle wrapped in a marron label. When poured the glass fills a nice light scarlet red while gracing the air with the aroma of blackberry jam and finely rolled tobacco with a hint of pepperness. Upon the pallet the bold tobacco and fruit taste rises through and you realize how delightfully spicy this wine is. It is a complex taste that should go over well with friends or guest looking to try something different yet enjoyable. |
| Wine Writer Journal (blog) | If you want to step it up a little more and show some creativity, while still conforming to the wine pairing rule book you could serve a dry Pinot Noir. I suggest Luigi Bosca Reserva 2007 Pinot Noir from Argentina. 90 points from Jay Miller for Robert Parker. Retails for about $15-$20. |
| WineCentric.com (blog) | LA LINDA CABERNET SAUVIGNON - This wine took me completely by surprise. If I tasted it blind, I would have guessed it was a Rosenblum Heritage Clones Petite Sirah. There's just so much red fruit, not a lot of vanilla oak and it does not taste like most Cabernets. If you are seeking a traditional tannic and dark fruit-based California Cabernet, this isn't it, but if you want to try something intriguing the La Linda won't disappoint. Retails for around $11 and is an absolute steal. Amazing value. |
| Connecticut Post (Bridgeport,CT) | 2005 Luigi Bosca Malbec Reserva: Smelling of oak, spice and dusty earth, this wine had an elegant flavor profile that offered delicate fruit with a pepper kick. Serve with sauteed duck breast, lamb kebabs. 2 corkscrews $11 |
| Associated Content (Denver, CO) | LUIGI BOSCA MALBEC DOC - Look/Feel/Appearance: Deep, clear scarlet red. |
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This inexpensive bubbly from Argentina showed flavors of lemon, tropical fruit and apricots, with notes of honeysuckle blossom. Drink with shellfish. |
| Relish (Franklin,TN) | A crowd-pleaser I recently ran across is Finca La Linda Viognier ($11). Serving up oodles of mouth-filling richness, this is a good-natured glass putting the emphasis on kicking back, maybe watching a little football on TV, and just saying, "ahhhh." |
| Gothic Epicures VinCuisine | Top White Wines Under $20 Or So: #1 Luigi Bosca Reserva Chardonnay 2008 Mendoza: fresh, balanced, good fruit, wood tones, a bit of everything. |
| Daily Glass (blog) | Aged cheese, cherry and prune bouquet; big smokey mouth (that sounded wrong!), dark fruit, tobacco, full body, some oak. Can't believe this is a 2 year old pinot noir! I would have it with some red meat next time around. A bit short now, but I can imagine this will change in a year or two. Over all totally worth the 50 AR$ (retail), but not as good as the 2006 vintage Sam wrote about here. |
| Wine Tonite! | Though Argentina is more well-known for producing Malbec, Torrontes is the most-planted white grape variety planted in Argentina and often produces wines of unique aromatics (much like a Viognier) and high acidity. This brand is produced by the Luigi Bosca winery and the grapes for this wine are cultivated from the Cafayete Valley in the northern region of Salta at approximately 5,500 feet elevation. It has a yellow-green hue and floral, citrus and mineral aromas as well as apple, lemon and flint on the palate. |
Wisconsin State Journal Online Capital Times (Madison, WI) |
A bottle of 2007 Luigi Bosca Malbec ($17 at Steve's Wine Market) fared better, with a tawny color and a pronounced minerality. One taster pointed out sour and citrus flavors, plus a little pepper on the finish. |
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Luigi Bosca tilts to a Euro style – less opulently fruity than Trivento or Toso above, with a leather, spice and peppery notes taking the spotlight. But as with Nieto Senetiner the structure is what really counts; admirable density supported by firm acidity and tannin and sense of elegance. The 2006 Malbec Reserva ($17.95, 89 points) looks to be sold out, but a slate of six others are coming in January and February. |
BuenosAiresStay.com Argentina Wine Blog |
Luigi Bosca 2006 Gewurztraminer by Luigi Bosca we just love. A wonderful deep golden tone, great body, complex with floral and tropical fruits crush aromas and tastes with some spice. You might laugh at this, we know the particular fruits and see them in our minds-eye, but when writing this we still cannot remember their names. We are armatures, enthusiasts, who cares right? Not, we sat there last night glass up nose for hours and that is the best we can do!! This wine also has something ‘natural’ and fresh about it with good acidity and a very satisfying finish that makes you want to neck the glass and wait for the drops! $$ |
| SOUTHERN BEVERAGE JOURNAL (SOUTH FLORIDA) (JACKSONVILLE) (TAMPA) (PENSACOLA) (ATLANTA) | Suggested Pairing: Luigi Bosca Pinot Noir 2006 (with bottle shot) |
NEW YORK TIMES |
Small Portions and Wine Samples at Bin 14 - "a dense, cherry−scented Argentina malbec from Luigi Bosca ($5 for two ounces), is just right for the fine, blister−crusted eight−inch pizza with peppery cacciatorino sausage, arugula and mozzarella (a steal at $9). |
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“I am always hunting for wines that stand out amongst the others, not only in taste but quality and price.” I have found the highest quality to price ratio in a lovely Malbec made by Argentina powerhouse Luigi Bosca. Luigi Bosca bottles an array of different wines and varietals, but none have the mouth feel and finesse for a better price than their D.O.C. Malbec. For a sound $17.50 their 100% Malbec from the Lujan de Cuyo D.O.C. is superb and will out beat any other in its class and with ease. Ripe cherry and plum aromas on the nose with sweet black fruit and a lengthy finish combine to give your palate a quite pleasurable experience. All of the fruit follows strict protocol to protect the integrity of the Lujan de Cuyo denomination and further adds to the wines single vineyard status. “It’s a knock out”, simply put. |
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My first stop was Luigi Bosca. Their well structured, fruit forward, red and black cherry “Finca La Linda” Lujan de Cuyo Mendoza Malbec was my favorite from last year’s show. But they weren’t pouring it this year – instead, I discovered a new show favorite, their DOC Malbec Reserva. This refined Malbec sees oak for 14 months, tastes of ripe red berries, coffee and spice, and finishes with a gentle yet defined tannin structure. This inspired me to do a vertical tasting of Luigi Bosca’s 3 Malbecs: La Linda 2007 ($9.99), Reserva 2006 ($16.99) and DOC (Lujan de Cuyo) 2006 ($19.99) to determine my favorite. These balanced, approachable, well-structured wines are grown in the “Finca La Linda” Lujan de Cuyo vineyard, located 15 km south of Mendoza, on the eastern slope of the mountain range. All display a beautiful inky red purple in the glass, have attractive cherry/berry and earth aromas, display a well-structured palate with a subtle tannins and finish with an acceptable length. Neither needs food, however each is the perfect accompaniment to a summer barbeque. La Linda is redder in the glass than the Reserva and DOC, with more fruit on the nose and the palate, subtler tannins and a shorter, but acceptable, finish. This wine can be aged up to 5 years, but since the tannins don’t need to soften and the fruit may not be as bright, I’d drink it now. The Reserva is my least favorite of the three because it is more acidic but I’d happily drink it again. The earth and spice are more pronounced on the nose and palate than the La Linda. It tastes of sour cherries, macerated berries, coffee and earth with a hint of orange. The tannins are stronger yet still subtle, and the finish is longer. The DOC Luján de Cuyo was the first Malbec to receive the DOC stamp, and is the only DOC exported from Argentina to date. The nose is a delicate blend of ripe cherries, plums, spice, and rose petals. The texture is velvety smooth with tastes that mirror the aroma, except hints of coffee/toffee are present. This elegant wine finishes with lingering tannins. DOC will continue to improve with age and could be used to define Malbec in the dictionary: attractive, harmonious, and memorable. Each Luigi Bosca Malbec represents a solid value, will pair perfectly with roast or grilled meat, venison or hard cheese, and is a great choice for a summer barbeque. Put these on your shopping list! Learn more at www.luigibosca.com.ar or http://testawines.com. |
| ABOUT.COM | Luigi Bosca Finca la Linda Chardonnay 2007 (AR) $16 |
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Bosca Finca de la Linda 2007 Torrontes smells like white flower, vanilla, lemon and slate, and tastes like light Sprite-y citrus. Mouthwatering acids and a nice finish make this a good food wine. I see this graceful wine with Thai food. $11. HHHH 1/2 Finca de la Linda 2006 Malbec, comes from Luyan de Cuyo, a portion of Mendoza where growers comply with rules on vine age, yields and farming practices designed to contribute to, theoretically, better wine. Very earthy, the wine has tobacco, forest floor, pepper and root beer character on the palate. A bit of an oddball, but interesting. $11. HHH |
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"The Luigi Bosca Reserva line is reliable for crowd-pleasing, well-made, and interesting wines, and I have served several different vintages of the Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc at work events. I recently needed a half a case of a red wine quickly for an event and turned to the 2006 Syrah. As an indicator of how much I trust this winery, I bought the Syrah without having tried it personally, something that I almost never do if I am going to serve it to a group." |
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LUIGI BOSCA SYRAH 2006 I poured myself a glass and let it sit for a while. When I returned, the wine had started to open up. Unlike the Caligiore Syrah, the Luigi Bosca had obvious and prominent vanilla oak aromas that rose up before the plums and berries. It is a bit perfume-like. The taste was more peppery, with dark berries and lots of mocha. While the Caligiores’ tannins were restrained, this wine had grippy tannins offset by good acidity and a ripe sweetness. |
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It was a sour snarl at the start of an otherwise brilliant sushi meal. A bottle of Luigi Bosca “Gala 3” ($25)—a mostly tank-fermented blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Riesling—saved the moment. I would tell you the name of the bottle of vile bile that got my meal off to such a bitter start, but wine salesmen are a touchy bunch; sleazy and duplicitous we may be, it’s still a hard enough job without me making such pronouncements. The Bosca “Gala 3” on the other hand, showed impeccable depth, richness and refreshing acidity. It also proved a marvelous foil for higher acid seafood selections and fattier fish like tuna, especially so when touched with wasabi. As the final dishes arrived—the finest incarnation of pork belly ever known (thank you, Takashi!) and a portion of eel—all of the reds, larded with roof-of-themouth-drying oak tannins, fell flat and tinny except for a Pinot Noir. It showed minimal oak, magnificent richness and met the food without dissonance or heaviness. Again, an Argentine saved the day: Luigi Bosca’s Reserve Pinot Noir ($20) was a brilliant foil and complement. |
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One of the malbecs I wholeheartedly recommend is from Luigi Bosca, whose wines I discovered at George's Restaurant in North Miami Beach in 2003. Seeing Bosca wines and their reasonable prices on the wine list, I asked George about them. He explained it was excellent wine and elaborated that, if the exchange rate for Argentina's peso wasn't so low, it would be far more expensive. I ordered a bottle and my passion for the wines of Luigi Bosca took root immediately. Luigi Bosca Malbec ($16) features a luscious blackberry bouquet and on the palate offers a balanced, smooth array of tasty, red berry fruit. Its acidity is low and its tannins are soft and round. Is it for immediate consumption or will it age? It's fine for either as it has both the body and structure to give it legs to last a few years. I recently opened a 2003 and it was still terrific; it's prime drinking window will last for another year or so. Bosca also produces an acceptable syrah ($18), a decent merlot ($16), and a respectable chardonnay ($17). The key is to focus on the company's Reserva line. Bosca also makes a Finca la Linda series, offering reasonably good wines at lower prices. However, the Reserva wines are far superior, only a couple of dollars more, and worth every additional penny. Bosca also makes a series of exceptional blends labeled Gala 1, 2 and 3, all worth trying. Nevertheless, one Finca la Linda wine I wholeheartedly recommend is the Torrontes ($12), a tasty white wine, perfect for summer drinking. I'm convinced the growing popularity of the wonderful Torrontes grape will soon rival Argentina's malbec success. With great balance and good acidity, this aromatic wine pairs well with chicken and can even tackle an Indian curry. It's inexpensive and offers great value. Of all the Bosca wines, my clear favorite is the Luigi Bosca Reserva Pinot Noir ($18). I love good pinot noir and this is one of my all-time favorites. My preference is for elegant and refined pinots, and this fits the bill perfectly. With rich cherry notes and showing exceptional balance, it's as thrilling wine, especially for its price range. It would be hard not to like - and it's so easy to love - this wine. While Argentina is not known for noteworthy pinot noir, Bosca's aptly demonstrates the potential of the region's premium wineries. Worldwide, the best advice has always been to focus on quality producers for their consistent ability to deliver exceptional wines. As one of Argentina's premiere wineries and a clear quality leader, Luigi Bosca is a winery worth watching and its wines merit you trying them. Bosca wines are increasingly making their way onto restaurant wine lists and become widely available across the United States. They are terrific values today, but are sure to increase in price over time as they become better known, so try them now. Enjoy. |
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the Luigi Bosca single vineyard Lujan de Cuyo 2006 Malbec Reserva is fantastic, melding silkiness and Bordeaux-like caramelly oak notes with beautiful, not-too-jammy fruit ($18CDN); |
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The third wine is a Luigi Bosca Malbec DOC (Denomination of Origin) 2001. This wine was aged for 14 months in oak casks and comes from Lujan de Cuyo in Mendoza Province, Argentina. In the nose, blackberries, dark fruit, prunes and mermalades are quite distinctive. Also, dry nuts and leather. In the mouth, the wine has an intense punch of full flavour, with a generous middle and an extremely long finish. A wine made in the traditional style of malbec, which we are also drinking at the right time, although it has the potential to keep a few more years. |
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The 2006 Luigi Bosca Pinot Noir is 100% varietal. The grapes for this wine were harvested from a single vineyard source in Mendoza. “El Paraiso” vineyard sits more than 780 Meters above sea level. This Pinot was aged for 8 months in French oak. The suggested retail price for this wine is $18. Wild strawberry, bing cherry and subtler but present vanilla notes are the most dominant characteristics in the nose of this Argentine Pinot Noir. Looking at it in the glass it has a slightly darker hue than what is most often typical of Pinot Noir. Think dark cherry in color more than strawberry. From the very first sip sour cherry notes and subtle leather characteristic come out and carry through the mid-palate along with dark plum and emerging earth notes. The earth becomes more prominent on the finish, accompanied by light mushroom and mocha notes. The wine is well balanced with well integrated oak and persistent acidity. What I like best about this Pinot Noir is how elegant, layered and refined it is for a South American Pinot Noir. It easily outclasses many of the other Pinot’s I’ve had from this region. While it’s a bit fuller in the middle than a typical Pinot from Burgundy or Oregon it still manages to lean towards delicate. For a suggested retail price of $18, this wine offers plenty of true varietal character. |
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Albereto, Raul, and Roberto Arizú—descendants of Leoncio Arizú, who brought the original vines from Spain in 1890—believe that a winemaker's job is to preserve what nature has delivered. Here, nature is on their side. The terroir has much to do with the unique character of Luigi Bosca's wine. This bodega is an architectural gem, with carved reliefs depicting the history of wine in Argentina, tile floors, inlaid wood ceilings, and painted arches. |
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Among the commendable DOC wines is The Luigi Bosca Single Vineyard Malbec. The Luigi Bosca winery is also one of Argentina’s largest and oldest, containing some of the best Malbec vines. The Luigi Bosca wines are produced by the Arizu family, which has a long history in wine making that dates back to the turn of the 20th Century. Currently available at The Wine Specialist ($22) on M Street and at Calvert Woodley wine shop ($20), the 2006 Luigi Bosca DOC certainly deserves respect and admiration from Malbec lovers. But since this one it is extra fruity, ripe, and soft, it should appeal to an even wider spectrum of wine enthusiasts. It is exceptionally smooth with soft berry flavors balanced with toast from the oak barrels. It is aged 14 months in French oak barrels and one year in bottle, and can age for up to 8 years. However, it certainly is showing well right now and need not be placed on a shelf for long. |
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Luigi Bosca Pinot Noir Reserva 2006. Grade=Outstanding. Another surprising effort, this unexpected discovery from the Mendoza region of Argentina. Loads of cherry, berry, violet petal and milk chocolate aromas and flavors give this wine a lot of depth in the glass. 8 months in French oak give this even more nuances for a soft, supple finish that makes this Pinot Noir a real winner for the price (around $16). |
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Bottled by Luigi Bosca in Argentina is a great summer wine made of 100% Torrontes grapes. It has a nice sweet aroma of honey, orange blossoms and lavender and is followed by a nice fruity (peachy, apricot) taste along with some tartness of green apples. The wine has great acidity. Check this one out. Around $10. |
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The D.O.C. Malbec opened with an alluring and very collected aroma profile of ripe blackberry, leather, and vanilla. The aromas were truly seductive, velvety and round, presenting no sharp angles, and making me doubt the need for a decanter, which I often use for unfolding tightly bound wines or softening astringent buzz. As our burgers flamed on the grill, we poured our first taste, swirling and sniffing, trying to align our minds and preempt the secrets locked within (a game I always love to play). I was massively unprepared. My father and I tasted, and our eyes widened as I said, “oh my God, how much was this?” The first taste was stunning.Wine Review: 2006 · Luigi Bosca · D.O.C. · Single Vineyard Malbec · Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina Last night, the plan was for gorgonzola-stuffed beef burgers and an Argentinean Malbec. The wine we chose was the moderately priced ($22) 2006 Luigi Bosca D.O.C. Single Vineyard Malbec from the Lujan de Cuyo area of Mendoza, the first region of Argentina to gain the official winemaking regulatory D.O.C. (Denominación de Origen Controlada) designation in 1989.
The D.O.C. Malbec opened with an alluring and very collected aroma profile of ripe blackberry, leather, and vanilla. The aromas were truly seductive, velvety and round, presenting no sharp angles, and making me doubt the need for a decanter, which I often use for unfolding tightly bound wines or softening astringent buzz. As our burgers flamed on the grill, we poured our first taste, swirling and sniffing, trying to align our minds and preempt the secrets locked within (a game I always love to play). I was massively unprepared. My father and I tasted, and our eyes widened as I said, “oh my God, how much was this?” The first taste was stunning.
There was no need to contemplate the quality and delivery of this wine, it is a veritable $22 Grail. Beautiful floral tones, a lengthy caramel sweetness, rich (not overripe) black fruit, a delicate leather finesse, and cool rainy minerals all work in perfect balance and rhythm. The fruit has a striking “off the bush” freshness, giving this Malbec the ability to glide on the brink of ripeness without collapsing with a sweet, jammy warmth. For such an opulent, flavor-driven wine, this Malbec displays surprisingly lean and clean in the glass, a nice transparency of ruby, garnet, and purple colors. The visual profile provides a natural lead in to the subtle, minimally tannic structure and complete lack of astringency. This Bosca Malbec had a clear evolution over the course of the night, and it probably would have drank even better without the time it spent in the decanter. The optimal window for this wine is most likely in the first two hours as the tannic backbone strengthens towards the end of the bottle. The flavor of fresh cracked pepper, in one of the purest forms I have ever experienced, did not rear its face fully until the wine had almost completely unfolded. Interestingly, the pepper tones were accompanied by wet forest pine notes. |
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In the early 20th century, the Arizu winery merged with Bodega Luigi Bosca, and today is offering quality whites and reds at a range of prices. But each is virtually guaranteed to please. |
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Over the years the Arizu family has become one of Argentina's most famous winemaking dynasties. From their introduction of technology to the region at the turn of the century to their involvement in the promotion of Lujan de Cuyo to DOC status in the early 1990's, the Arizu name is inseparable from the history of winegrowing and winemaking in the region. Still 100% family owned and operated by the Arizus , Luigi Bosca remains one of Mendoza's most important wine producers. The winery makes numerous wines under several related labels. The Finca La Linda line represents their more value oriented wines. The Reserva line includes wines that see more barrel and bottle aging than the La Linda line, including the family's DOC labeled Malbec. Finally, the Alta Gama range of wines represent the family's flagship Gala bottlings and their most sought after single vineyard wines which carry the name of the vineyard, Finca Los Nobles. 2005 Luigi Bosca Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Mendoza 2005 Luigi Bosca "Gala 3" White Blend, Mendoza 2003 Luigi Bosca Malbec DOC, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza 2003 Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Mendoza 2003 Luigi Bosca Gala 1 Red Blend, Mendoza 2003 Luigi Bosca Gala 2 Red Blend, Mendoza 2001 Luigi Bosca "Finca Los Nobles" Malbec Verdot, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza
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The Luigi Bosca Sauvignon Blanc was a unique color. We The Luigi Bosca Pinot Noir was garnet in color. Light and smoky, very nice. Our guide informed us it could be cellared up to 8 years. The Luigi Bosca Malbec displayed a very strong chocolate flavor, as well as a coffee cream. The Luigi Bosca Merlot was a violet, black color, aged in French Oak for 10 months. Our guide advised not to serve this one with spicy food. The Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon was aged 12 months in oak. Spicy and toasty. This one could be kept up to 12 years in the cellar. Then we experimented with the sparkling wines~"Espumantes". We began with the Finca La Linda Extra Brut, made of Chardonnay and Sauvignon grapes. When you looked closely at the glass, there were very tiny bubbles. The method used for this Brut was called the "charmat" method. Moving on to the Luigi Bosca Brut Nature, our guide stated that pinot grapes were used. The bubbles Lastly, Boheme Brut Nature, the grand finale of Bruts, elegant, natural, and a soft finish. We highly recommend a visit to the Luigi Bosca Winery, located at San Martin 2044, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. Check out their website at: http://www.luigibosca.com.ar
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Luigi Bosca 2006 Malbec Reserva, Vistalba Vineyard Mendoza (Argentina) ($16.95, 14%). This was widely available for a while at Vintages but seems now to be largely out of stock in Toronto Central. Strong dark fruit nose — plum, chocolate, blueberry/cassis, spicy dark fruit, tobacco, hint of something charred. A very rich nose and palate with very full body. Average balance and finish. We found it somewhat fragile with exposure to air, developing some rather odd notes towards the end of the bottle. Typical of our ambivalence toward Argentina Malbec — rich, yummy, not much sense of terroir, attractiveness on the nose and palate due in part to its heavy dose of alcohol. |
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Luigi Bosca 2006 Gewurztraminer by Luigi Bosca we just love. A wonderful deep golden tone, great body, complex with floral and tropical fruits crush aromas and tastes with some spice. You might laugh at this, we know the particular fruits and see them in our minds-eye, but when writing this we still cannot remember their names. We are armatures, enthusiasts, who cares right? Not, we sat there last night glass up nose for hours and that is the best we can do!! This wine also has something ‘natural’ and fresh about it with good acidity and a very satisfying finish that makes you want to neck the glass and wait for the drops! $$ |
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Luigi Bosca This winery is one of Argentina’s oldest and most successful family wineries. Founded in the early 1900s by Leoncio Arizu, the winery is today one of Argentina’s largest exporters of fine wines. Luigi Bosca has a large portfolio of wines at all price levels. The Gala series are top class. Luigi Bosca 2005 Gala I Mendoza ($36) 92 Top Quality A dark ruby opaque blend of 85% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot, and 5% Tannat displaying a dense, rich nose of French oak, pencil shavings, and cassis. There’s a soft, rich, juicy attack of dark fruit and cocoa and a lush mouth feel. This is one very polished, elegant wine that’s very much worth the price. Luigi Bosca 2005 Malbec Single Vineyard Lujan de Cuyo ($21) 90 A Malbec produced from the 70 year-old vines of the Vistalba Estate with 14 months aging in oak. Dark ruby color with a purple tinge and showing aromas of French oak and graphite. Very soft and lush in the mouth with black fruit flavors and a definite elegance. |
