Luigi Bosca De Sangre Malbec D.O.C.

Luigi Bosca DOC story: Treasuring Heritage as a Guide to the Future

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. Their work in the 1970s and through the 1980s helped establish the beginning of Argentina’s fine wine possibility, and their dedication and investment in defining and elevating Argentine wines helped lay the foundation for the growth and accolades for Mendoza’s diversity and subregions that we see today. The Arizu family maintains a historical library of back vintages in their family cellar that define the story and evolution of Lujan de Cuyo. They are one of the few wineries that can showcase the historical representation of Lujan de Cuyo and can demonstrate through a tasting, the journey of Argentina’s fine wine.

The D.O.C.

Established in 1989 the Luján de Cuyo Denomination of Origin was the first in South America. Specific requirements (which were recently expanded a little):

• Wines must be made with local grapes approved by the council.

• They must be produced and bottled within the place of origin.

• Vineyards must be at least 10 years old, cordon trained and have a density greater than 5,000 plants per hectare.

• The maximum yield must be 10 tn/ha.

• Malbec must be the principal variety (85% minimum with the remaining 15% being approved varieties); The minimum alcohol content must be 13.5%.

• At least 18 months must pass between harvest and entry onto the market with a minimum of six months oak aging.