Wine Gala 1 2006

The Story

Special secret of making fine wine production Luigi Bosca (Mendoza, Argentina) takes its origin from the name of its creator - Aris, which means "oak grove." Since 1901, the production of wine becomes Aris family business. By the way, at the beginning of grape production based on the use of technology and labor, imported from England. In those days it was quite extraordinary and not cost-effective solution that is taken Aris family in order to modernize the wine production.

The Climate

It's no secret that nature plays a major role in creating the world's most famous wines. Very cool afternoon in the spring season, warm days and cool nights in the summer, early autumn frosts and cold winters - all these climatic features contribute to the creation of a specific microclimate in the valley of Vistalba, where vineyards are cultivated for the production of the world's best Argentine wines under the trademark "Luigi Bosca" .

The Soil

The geological structure of the soil of the valley Vistalba formed as a result of the earth's crust shifts that have occurred in the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic era, and is made up of alluvial deposits, combining white and red floridin (bleaching clay) mixed with silt and pebbles. Terroir has a good slope, which helps perfect drainage and weathering.

Some experts are of the opinion that this area is located at an altitude of 3200 feet above sea level, was once covered by ocean.

In Luigi Boca cultivation of vineyards implemented in accordance with the most gracious principles of biodynamics. In particular, the cultivation of grapes as Malbec, is carried out taking into account the lunar cycles: the grapes are planted during the waning moon (it gives the roots a special force), and the harvest is carried out during the full moon (it can improve the quality of the fruit). Ageing potential wine Gala 1 is 15 years.