Luigi Bosca Finca LA LINDA Torrontes 2007

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear and transparent. The core is a pale gold color moving to a water-white narrow rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with pronounced complexity of lychees, melon, peach with hints of pear and floral notes.

Palate:
Dry, medium bodied with no tannin and mouth-watering acidity. The fruit characteristics seem to similar to the nose.  There is no perception of alcohol (the alcohol level = 14.5%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean with a long finish.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$11.00.

Producers Notes:

Clear yellow-greenish color. Floral aromas related to rose globeflower and some lavender. The first impression in mouth is sweet with balanced acidity, white peaches are perceived and hints of sugar coated orange skin. Excellent balance between floral and fruity characteristics. (testawines.com and luigibosca.com.ar)

Luigi Bosca Malbec Single Vineyard Lujan de Cuyo DOC 2005

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Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear and opaque. The core is a pronounced dark cherry with hints of blue/violet highlights moving to a narrow dark pink rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with a medium (minus) intensity of black cherry, leather, vanilla with a hint of a sweet floral aroma.

Palate:
Dry, medium/full-bodied with medium tannin and medium acidity. The fruit characteristics seem to a medium intensity of cherry with hints of vanilla, semi-sweet dark chocolate and very subtle spiciness of black pepper.  There is a the hint of black pepper in the background.  There is no perception of alcohol (the alcohol level = 14.0%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean finish with a medium (minus) finish.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$23.00.

Producers Notes:

It shows an intense violet color and displays ripe cherry and plum aromas. Spiced, with hints of mocha and blackberries, this is a delicately perfumed wine with elegant sweetness. (testawines.com and luigibosca.com.ar)

Luigi Bosca Malbec Reserva 2005

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Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear and opaque. The core is a pronounced dark garnet with hints of blue bordering on violet highlights moving to a narrow dark pink rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with a medium intensity of leather and tar with hints of grape or cherry jam.

Palate:
Dry, medium bodied with medium (minus) tannin and medium acidity. The fruit characteristics seem to be light intensity of cherry, blackberry with hints of leather, tar, vanilla along with a very slight hint of mint in the background.  There is no perception of alcohol (the alcohol level = 14.0%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean finish with a medium (minus) finish.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$19.00.

Producers Notes:

With deep ruby red color, this wine displays ripe red berries, spice and black pepper aromas. Its intense initial taste is complemented by the softness and sweetness of its tannins. It is a wine with a great body and structure. (testawines.com and luigibosca.com.ar)

Luigi Bosca Finca LA LINDA Tempranillo 2006

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear and opaque.  The core is a pronounced dark garnet with hints of blue bordering on violet highlights moving to a narrow dark pink rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with a pronounced intensity of  sweet black cherries followed by a moderate++ intensity of dark bitter-sweet chocolate, and vanilla.  There is a slight hint of mint.

Palate:
Dry, full-bodied with medium tannin and medium mouthwatering acidity.  Although a dry wine, the fruit characteristics seem to be pronounced and and rich similar to the nose, especially the perception of a light, pleasant black cherry sweetness. There is no perception of alcohol (the alcohol level = 13.5%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean with a long finish.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$11.00.

Producers Notes:

Violet red with blackberry and black fruits aromas. Intense wine with great body, complex, velvety finish. Ripe tannins mixed with the vanilla provided by six months ageing in American oak. (testawines.com and luigibosca.com.ar)

Luigi Bosca Finca LA LINDA Malbec Rose 2007

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Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, bright and transparent. The core is pale cherry/medium strawberry color moving to a medium minus light pink rim to  water-white edge.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with fresh red fruit (raspberry and/or strawberry).  There seems to be an allusive and refreshing hint of spice that might be cloves.  (You be the judge).

Palate:
Dry, medium bodied with mouthwatering acidity and no indication of tannin.  The fruit characteristics seem to be a medium intensity of raspberry, red cherry, and peach that blend together into a complex palate.  There is no alcohol burn (the alcohol level = 13.5%) which indicates that the alcohol is well integrated into the wine.  The perception is a wine virtually in balance with its components.

Finish:
Clean with a long length.

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$11.00.

Producers Notes:

Made from Malbec grapes, this wine has an appealing light pink color with violaceous hues. On the nose it displays red stone fruit and strawberry aromas. It is a dry and fresh wine with sweet sensations. (testawines.com and luigibosca.com.ar)

Luigi Bosca Pinot Noir Reserva 2006

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, bright and transparent.  The core is a medium pale cherry color moving to a medium-narrow dark pink rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with an initial pronounced sweet black cherries followed by a moderate++ intensity of dark bitter-sweet chocolate and vanilla.  There is a slight hint of menthol or mint in the background.

Palate:
Dry, light bodied with tannin and medium mouthwatering acidity.  The fruit characteristics, including intensity, seem to be similar to the nose.  There is no perception of alcohol (the alcohol level = 14.0%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean finish with a long finish. 

Cost:

Approximate retail price: US$19.00.

Producers Notes:

Shining ruby red color. A fresh, fruity and velvety wine with great body. With red berries, strawberries, violet and chocolate aromas, it is a vigorous and attractive wine which combines strength and elegance. (testawines.com and luigibosca.com.ar)