Luigi Bosca Finca La Linda Tempranillo 2014
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Luigi Bosca is the leading Argentine winery at an international level, and one of the most admired brands worldwide. Present in over 60 countries and more than 9.5 million premium wine bottles produced on an annual basis, it is regarded as an ambassador of the peculi arity and elegance of the wines born in Mendoza. Over the course of its 120 years of history, Luigi Bosca successfully redefined the luxury Argentine winemaking sector.
Founded in 1901 by the Arizu family in Mendoza, Bodega Luigi Bosca is the most historic wine family in Argentina and has continuously crafted award - winning wines that showcase the unique terroir of Mendoza’s sub-regions. The family has estate vineyards spanning over 1,300 acres in celebrated subregions, Luján de Cuyo, Uco Valley, and Maipu. Dedicated to showcasing ultra - premium and luxury wines, the Arizu family helped to establish the first Argentinian D.O.C. Luján de Cuyo, in 1989. The wine collection today includes the Luigi Bosca tier, the DeSangre collection, Los Nobles single vineyard, and the pinnacle wine of the family, Paraiso.
Luigi Bosca produces top quality wines based on their long - term vision and consistency over time. A legacy that is passed on from generation to generation, to keep on writing a century - old history through the transformation of the essential aspects of nature into the uniqueness of the exceptional.
Notoriously food-friendly, long-lasting and Spain’s most widely planted grape, Tempranillo is the star variety of red wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero. The Rioja terms Joven, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva indicate both barrel and bottle time before release. Traditionally blended in Rioja with Garnacha, plus a bit of Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano, the Tempranillo in Ribera del Duero typically stands alone. Somm Secret—Tempranillo claims many different names depending on location. In Penedès, it is called Ull de Llebre and in Valdepeñas, goes by Cencibel. Known as Tinta Roriz in Portugal, Tempranillo plays an important role in Port wine.
By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.
For many wine lovers, Mendoza is practically synonymous with Malbec. Originally a Bordelaise variety brought to Argentina by the French in the mid-1800s, here it found success and renown that it never knew in its homeland where a finicky climate gives mixed results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir are all widely planted here as well (and sometimes even blended with each other or Malbec). Mendoza's main white varieties include Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.