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On Tuesday, October 27, 2009, Carlitos Gardel will be featuring wines from the oldest single family-owned producer in Mendoza: Luigi Bosca. Founded by Leoncio Arizu in 1901, Luigi Bosca has helped shape and define Mendoza’s importance in the international world of wines. Over a century after its inception, it is one of the leading protagonists in the creation of the Denominacion De Origen Controlada (DOC), making Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza, the first officially approved appelation of Argentina and all of South America, integrating itself with pride to other Appellations of the world.  The wines of this producer are all modern in style, yet still maintain the classical balance and terroir that has come to be expected of Mendoza and Argentina.

            The Wines of Luigi Bosca Tasting will showcase all 8 of the current releases, accompanied by a couple of highlights from the 2002 vintage.          

The current releases will include:

Luigi Bosca Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2007

Luigi Bosca Gala 3 2006 - a blend of Viognier, Chardonnay and Riesling

Luigi Bosca Pinot Noir Reserva 2006

Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2005

Luigi Bosca Malbec Reserva 2006

Luigi Bosca Malbec DOC 2005

Luigi Bosca Gala 1 2005 - a blend of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Tannat.

Luigi Bosca Gala 2 2006 - a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

The 2002 retrospective will include:

Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2002

Luigi Bosca Malbec Reserva 2002

Price for the complete tasting is $40.

That evening, with Sommelier Max and his brother Gerard, there will be two special guests, Marco Campo and Joel Portman, who together are the ambassadors to Luigi Bosca in the United States and Southern California.  We will be serving our tapas menu from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and the wines will be poured all night long!  We invite you to join us, as we pour, taste, chat, and eat our way through Argentina with an amazing history of wines at our table. Salute!

For reservations you may call us at (323) 655-0891 or visit us on our website at www.carlitosgardel.com .

To learn more about Luigi Bosca and their wines visit them at www.luigibosca.com.ar