Luigi Bosca Malbec 2024 vs Tenuta San Leonardo, Terre di San Leonardo 2022
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. One of these is currently out of stock across tracked merchants.
| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £21.60 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Bodega Luigi Bosca | Tenuta San Leonardo |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Malbec | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Luigi Bosca Malbec 2024
Luigi Bosca Malbec is crafted from grapes grown in the renowned Mendoza regions of Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. The vineyards are planted at altitudes between 900 and 1,100 metres, with vines averaging 35 years in age, producing fruit with excellent concentration and varietal character. Variety 100% Malbec Vineyards and Terroir The high-altitude vineyards contribute to ideal diurnal temperature variation, helping the grapes retain natural acidity while developing intense flavours. Winemaking Grapes are hand-harvested, with careful bunch selection and destemming. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats at a controlled 28°C using selected yeasts. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, allowing the oak influence to integrate seamlessly with the fruit. The wine is then bottled following gentle filtration to preserve its purity and expression. Tasting Notes The wine shows a bright purple-red colour with pronounced aromas of red fruits, complemented by floral and subtle spicy notes. On the palate, it is expressive and full-bodied, with sweet, supple tannins and excellent fruit concentration. Oak maturation adds structure, depth, and a long, clean finish. Cellaring Potential 5 years Serving Suggestions Serve between 16°C and 18°C. Ideal with grilled red meats, such as skirt steak with mashed potatoes or rib-eye with rosemary-roasted potatoes.
Tenuta San Leonardo, Terre di San Leonardo 2022
Tenuta San Leonardo is widely acknowledged as the top winery in Trentino, producing some of the most consistent wine in Italy. Terre is a more youthful version of the critically acclaimed ‘San Leonardo’ wine (known by critics as the “ Sassicaia of the North ”). "From the iconic San Leonardo, this is brilliant value red which is absolutely perfect right now with 5 years on the clock. As a Bordeaux blend with a good glug of Merlot, it favours earlier drinking and is the perfect match for BBQ'd meats...should summer ever actually arrive. If not, it will pair equally well with all manner of dishes you can cook in the oven or on the hob!" James, Wine Guru The Terre blend includes a higher percentage of Merlot (40% compared to 10% in the San Leonardo) alongside Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Carménère (10%). Only 20% of the wine is aged in oak barrels, preserving the freshness of the fruit. At this price point, the wine compares favourably to a warm vintage Pomerol or Saint-Émilion: full of spicy ripe plum and roasted herbs.
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