The Old Fire Station, Old Market, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

Luigi Bosca, Insignia Malbec

For over 120 years, Luigi Bosca have been redefining the art of crafting high-end wines, generation after generation, respecting their roots and highlighting the uniqueness of the terroirs of Mendoza. Their vineyards are located in Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and Valle de Uco, three of the most renowned regions of Mendoza.

Luigi Bosca are a 100% sustainable winery. They are a member of the Argentine Business Council for Sustainable Development (ODS) The objective is to strengthen sustainability management, in line with the 2030 Agenda.

The Insignia Malbec is made with grapes from vineyards located in Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco, Mendoza. Age of the vines: 35 years average, at an altitude of 900 to 1,100 meters. Winemaker: Pablo Cúneo.

Manual harvest, bunch selection and destalking. Fermentation in stainless steel barrels at a controlled temperature of 28°C using selected yeasts. Once the alcoholic fermentation concludes, the wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for 12 months. The wine is then bottled through a gentle filtering process.

Luigi Bosca Insignia Malbec is a bright purple-red wine featuring intense and pleasant aromas of red cherry, damson and blackberry fruits, in addition floral and spicy hints. It is wide, expressive and flowing in the mouth, with sweet tannins and an excellent fruity character. Straightforward and firm in the palate, its well-integrated ageing in oak barrels can be perceived, also showing a deep, long-lasting and clean finish.

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We can deliver anywhere in mainland Britain from £11.95 per case.