Wine Gala 1 2007
Tasting Notes
rich red color
Elegant wine with a strong character. Modern and harmonious, this full-bodied wine has an intense, full-bodied taste, leaving a subtle, but the relentless vanilla aftertaste.
aromas of red berries, spices
It goes well with meat dishes, smoked and spicy food.
Interesting Facts
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).
Producer's description
The Luigi Bosca winery, with more than a century of history, rich in tradition, experience and deep knowledge of the values of the region, is considered one of the oldest in Mendoza. Leoncio Arizu arrived in Mendoza in 1890, where he began working in the company of his uncle, who was engaged in the sale of wines. In 1901, the family's first vineyard appeared. Since 1908, Leoncio began managing the family farm. A very interesting fact is that the winery got its name in honor of family friend and winemaker, Luigi Bosca, and not in honor of Leoncio Arizu himself. The thing is that Leoncio’s brother at that time had already founded another business, to which he gave his name, and his mother’s surname, Ferrari, was not suitable, because there were already world-famous Ferrari cars, as well as an Italian winery with exactly the same title. But despite this, Leoncio's son, Saturnino Arisu, later came up with a motto that read: “our wine is as unique as Ferrari.” But this philosophy was not fully implemented, since Aris never added an equally impressive brand premium to the cost of its excellent wines. Just as Italian engineers and designers improve their machines, the current director of Luigi Bosca, Alberto Arisu, believes that only moving forward makes the winery truly great. One of the main advantages of the company is the ability to combine traditions and innovations.
The vineyards of Luigi Bosca offer a wonderful view of the Andes, the proximity of which creates an excellent microclimate for growing grapes. Experts believe that many millions of years ago this land was the bottom of the ocean, due to which the soils are dominated by clay, tektites and pebbles. The grapes grown here perfectly reflect the characteristics of the terroir; research and tests are carried out during the ripening process to determine optimal ripeness. When aging wine in oak barrels, the level is checked and topped up twice a week, and to release the carbon dioxide that enters the young wine, the barrels are gently tapped with a wooden hammer before closing. In short, everything at the winery is done to protect, preserve and express the character of the delicious grapes.
