Luigi Bosca Malbec: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Luigi Bosca Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Luigi Bosca. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice and pairs well with Grilled steak, short ribs and lamb.

Michael's take

“Polished blackberry, violet petal, classic refined Luján de Cuyo structure.”

Tasting profile

Type
Red
Grape
Malbec
Country
Argentina
Producer
Luigi Bosca
Body
full-bodied
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Heavy oak
Price
$$ · $15–25

What to eat with Luigi Bosca Malbec

  • Grilled steak
  • short ribs
  • lamb
  • aged cheddar

When to open it

  • Steak night
  • dinner party
  • gift bottle

Where to buy Luigi Bosca Malbec

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Questions people ask

What does Luigi Bosca Malbec taste like?

Luigi Bosca Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Polished blackberry, violet petal, classic refined Luján de Cuyo structure.

What food goes with Luigi Bosca Malbec?

Michael pairs Luigi Bosca Malbec with Grilled steak, short ribs, lamb and aged cheddar. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and gift bottle.

How much does Luigi Bosca Malbec cost?

Luigi Bosca Malbec falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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