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Luigi Bosca |
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Finca Los Nobles |
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When Leoncio Arizu first came to the Lujan de Cuyo region of Mendoza in the middle of the 19th Century, he immediately identified the potential of his adopted land to produce magnificent wine. The vineyards and mountains of his native Navarra had been left far behind, but cheered by the majestic vista of the Andes, his spirit and ambition soared. With plants brought from Europe, Don Leoncio established vineyards in la Puntilla and Carrodilla, and thus laid the foundation of a family business that would eventually become Luigi Bosca.
The different varietals harvested on the Luigi Bosca properties, were brought from Europe around 1890. As a result, today’s vines are the result of very careful selection from this old stock which underwent a slow process of acclimatization to its new home. During this period it suffered many positive crosses and mutations that have reinforced its unique character. Each bottle of Luigi Bosca wine is born in privileged conditions. Their cradle is the Vistalba Valley with its pronounced incline, ideal aeration and superb drainage, enjoying cold Spring afternoons, hot Summer days with cool nights, premature frost in Autumn and severe winter.
At the start of the 20th century the Arizu family purchased the installations of an important flour mill so as to convert it to use as a winery. Today the extensive subterranean tunnels used to bring water from the Mendoza river to operate the water-mill are now used as dark cellars where wine reposes, achieving its optimum maturation. Since the end of the 19th century, the Arizu family has devoted much effort to crossing different varietals which have given their vineyards a personal and unique character. This mix of soil, climate and viticulture has made the Luigi Bosca terroir the reason for its excellence.
FINCA LA LINDA
Chardonnay
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Impressive golden-yellow color; delicate herbal aromas combined with peach and apricot. ON the palate it is fresh and attractive, unctuous and big. Characterized by its refreshing flavor, it is best served at 10-14 degrees Celsius with seafood, white meat, sauced fish and soft cheese.
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FINCA LA LINDA
Tempranillo
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Violet-red color with aromas of ripe plums and blackberries. Intense, with big body, complex, velvet finish. Marked tannins combined with vanilla, the result of 6 months ageing in American oak. Serve at 16-18 degrees Celsius with red meat, small game and hard cheese.
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FINCA LA LINDA
Syrah
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Intense purple color; aromas of black plums, spices and vanilla. Good acidity, dry, spicy on the nose yet fruity. Good tannins obtained via 3 months ageing in American oak. Best served at 16-18 degrees Celsius with red meat, big game and hard cheese.
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FINCA LA LINDA
Malbec
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Characteristic intense red color, with cherry and spice aromas. On the palate one notes balanced tannins obtained with 3 months ageing in French oak. Velvety, with fine structure, delicate and modern. Best served at 16-18 degrees Celsius with red meat, big game and hard cheese.
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FINCA LA LINDA
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Garnet red with black tints, aromas of blackberries, cassis, black pepper and tobacco. Persistent, intense flavor, spicy, with young tannins obtained via 3 months ageing in French and American oak. Serve with red meat, small game and hard cheese.
Packaging for all La Linda / Vinas Paraiso varietals– cases of 12 bottles
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LUIGI BOSCA
Chardonnay
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Golden-yellow with an elegant nose suggesting vanilla, apricot and limes. Intense with balanced acidity and great complexity. A good harmony between grape and wood. Serve at 12-14 degrees Celsius with fish, seafood, white flesh and soft cheese
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LUIGI BOSCA
Sauvignon Blanc
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Dazzling greenish-yellow with steely tints. Herbal aroma with gooseberry, maracuya and a hint of smoke. Citric presence, especially grapefruit, and a strong finish. Best if served at 10-12 degrees Celsius with fish, seafood and white flesh.
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LUIGI BOSCA
Merlot
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Deep red-violet with an aroma of ripe fruit, roses and fruit tarts. Velvety in texture, elegant and spicy. Serve at 16-18 degrees Celsius with red meat, hard cheese, big game and white flesh.
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LUIGI BOSCA
Malbec
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Its characteristic deep red color goes hand in hand with an aroma of morello cherries. This is a wine for ageing. Well structured with balanced tannins. Best if served at 16-18 degrees Celsius with red meat, big game, hard cheese and white flesh.
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LUIGI BOSCA
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Garnet-red with blackish tints; complex aroma combining blackberries, cherries, spices and chocolate. Well structured; velvety on the palate; good body; maturing aromas. Best if served at 18-20 degrees Celsius accompanying red meat, big game, had cheese and pork.
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LUIGI BOSCA
Syrah
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Intense purple, with aromas of blacks plums, spices and vanilla. Good acidity; dry with a spicy nose; fruity with good tannins. Best if served at 16-18 degrees Celsius with red meat, big game and hard cheese.
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LUIGI BOSCA
Pinot Noir
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Possesses a characteristic brilliant cherry color and a soft, satin body. The aroma suggest red fruit, roses and violets with hints of strawberries and chocolate. Good, elegant tannins. Best if served at 15-17 degrees Celsius, with white flesh, small game and soft cheese.
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FINCA LOS NOBLES
Malbec-Verdot
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Characterized by its great structure, sweetness and its aromas of spices, ripe plums, coffee, cherries and violets. After 18 months in fine oak and 14 months in bottle it acquires aromas of vanilla. Velvety on the palate.
Since vines were first cultivated in Vistalba, viticulturists have cultivated a grape called Malbec Verdot. In Finca Los Nobles we have determined that in those days vineyards were a mix of Malbec and, (to a lesser degree), Petit Verdot, plus some which possessed the characteristics of both. We have continued to respect these vineyards which express the true character of the region.
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FINCA LOS NOBLES
Cabernet-Bouchet
- Winemaker’s Notes:
"Gold Medal - Vinandino 2003"
THE CABERNET PROVIDES THE WINE TYPICAL AROMAS OF BLACKBERRY, GREEN PEPPER, CHARACTER AND CONCENTRATED TANNINS. THE BOUCHET SOFTNESS, ROUNDNESS, SWEETNESS AND AROMAS OF BERRIES.
Years ago when the harvest was good in Vistalba, a red wine called Cabernet Bouchet was made from the existing vineyard. It was a powerful wine with great body and potential to age for many years. Today this vineyard, descended from that, offers both Cabernet Sauvignon and Bouchet, which is probably a Cabernet mutation. It is believed that it was planted to act as an insurance against excess cold and humidity, due to its superior resistance.
The characteristic thick dark blue skin of the Cabernet Sauvignon and the aroma of blackcurrant, plus the finer skin and berry aromas of the Bouchet characterize this wine from the Los Nobles property.
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FINCA LOS NOBLES
Chardonnay
- Winemaker’s Notes:
ONE CAN DETECT THE AROMAS OF TROPICAL FRUIT, SUCH AS PINEAPPLES, MANGO, HONEY AND A TOUCH OF VANILLA.
The Chardonnay grapes of "Finca Los Nobles" acquire great complexity, structure and personality from the chalky soil. The exuberant strength of the aromas comes from the granite.
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GALA
Malbec. Petit Verdot. Tannat
- Winemaker’s Notes:
A brilliant violet red wine Intense aromas of ripe red fruit with delicate hints of vanilla. Structured, elegant, with a long finish in the mouth.
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GALA
Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc. Merlot
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Complex wine with an intense purple color. Aromas of black fruits in total harmony with thenew French Oak. In the mouth it is very persistent, long, structured, with a velvety finish.
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GALA
Viognier. Chardonnay. Riesling.
- Winemaker’s Notes:
Brilliant golden yellow color Exquisite floral aromas combined with white peach A balanced acidity is present with a large mouth feel. Persistent with a distinct presence of tropical fruits and delicate hint of vanilla and coffee obtained through the oak fermentation.
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