Winemaker Notes
Perfect to enjoy with special dishes, such as a rack of lamb with sautéed mushrooms, or a rib eye steak with quinoa risotto, and a semi-hard cheese platter.
Blend: 100% Malbec
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2019 Malbec De Sangre from Luján de Cuyo was aged for 12 months in new and used barrels. A vivid violet hue. The aromas include plum, spice and white pepper, with hints of menthol and bay leaf framed by notes from the aging process, such as caramel and biscuit. Indulgent with medium volume, the structure is delivered by the slightly reactive tannins. Leaves a whiff of plum behind at the end.
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James Suckling
Blackberry and plum aromas with sweet-tobacco and bark undertones. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Hint of wood at the end.
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Wine Enthusiast
The grapes were sourced from old vines giving this a classic Malbec concentration. Subtle notes of red fruit and violets emerge from the glass. The full-bodied palate features plenty of cherry and plum flavors over a lively texture. It's well balanced and a delicious fresh example of the wines from the Luján de Cuyo DOC. Hints of herbs and oak spice linger on the finish.
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Wine & Spirits
This wine, a parcel selection from vineyards in Los Arboles and Paraje Altamira, ages for a year in French oak barrels (mostly second or third use, with and a small proportion of new). There’s a core of dark fruit, with fraises de bois notes gaining complexity in vanilla sweetness and star anise.
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.
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
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.