Luigi Bosca Merlot Reserva - William Harrison Imports

Perfumed, Polished and Juicy Merlot...
This possesses a red-violet color with an aroma of ripe red fruits, roses, and fruit tarts. Velvety in texture, this wine is elegant with a touch of spice and a textured mouthfeel. Serve at cellar temperature with leaner red meats, lamb, game, roasted or grilled pork. Ageing potential 5-10 years.

Bosca Family
When Leoncio Arizu first came to the Lujan de Cuyo region of Mendoza in the middle of the 19^th 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 Carrodila, and thus laid the foundations of a family business that would eventually become Luigi Bosca. He was followed into the business by his son, Saturino, who matched his father’s determination with passion and skill. Thus, the foundations of the family business were laid, and with each successive Arizu generation, the winery’s reputation grew.

Viewed from the Luigi Bosca vineyards, the Andes are at their enchanting best. The high peaks tilt like waves towards the plains of Mendoza. The proximity of the mountains creates an outstanding microclimate for the vines. At night, currents of cold air descend through the vineyards, invigorating the flavors of the grapes as they pass. The soils too are unique: red and white clays, strewn with pebbles; they once formed the sea bed. The combination of soil and climate produces a distinctive viticultural environment, a magnificent ‘terroir’, and over the years the two elements have consistently worked together to bring about a subtle, but thrilling, amplification of nature.

Vineyards & The Winery
As with the Luigi Bosca family estate, the vineyards of Vistalba are founded on continuity and succession. The original vines were brought from Europe to Argentina by Leoncio Arizu in 1890. Today’s vines are descended from the original plantings, without being identical to them, and express the best of the native soil. Over time many combinations and changes have taken place, gradually enforcing the unique and personal character of the vineyards. Only a few plants and varieties flourished in the rugged Vistalba environment, and over the years, selection and crossings between the most capable vines have given rise to vineyards that brilliantly interpret the fine terroir.

At Luigi Bosca, technology is never the master. Alberto, Raul, and Roberto Arizu, proud heirs of the family tradition, recognize that wine quality begins in the vineyard and the winemaker is merely a custodian of what nature delivers.They firmly believe that vinification must be gentle in order to preserve the more perishable flavors and aromas of the fruit. As the grapes ripen, frequent laboratory control tests are conducted to determine the moment that their balance and flavor peaks and harvest then commences.

The oak barrels that hold the wines are checked and topped up twice weekly. Before being closed they are gently tapped with a wooden hammer to release the carbon dioxide that saturates young wine. Thus, where technology is used, it is merely to protect, preserve, and better express the inherent character within the grapes.

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