
Argentinian Wine
Breaking new ground
With vineyards tretching along the eastern side of the Andes Mountains from Patagonia in the south to Salta in the north, Argentina is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic wine producing countries—and most important in South America.
Since the late 20th century vineyard investments, improved winery technology and a commitment to innovation have all contributed to the country’s burgeoning image as a producer of great wines at all price points. The climate here is diverse but generally continental and agreeable, with hot, dry summers and cold snowy winters—a positive, as snow melt from the Andes Mountains is used heavily to irrigate vineyards. Grapes very rarely have any difficulty achieving full ripeness.
Argentina’s famous Mendoza region, responsible for more than 70% of Argentina’s wine production, is further divided into several sub-regions, with Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley most noteworthy. Red wines dominate here, especially Malbec, the country’s star variety, while Chardonnay is the most successful white.
The province of San Juan is best known for blends of Bonarda and Syrah. Torrontés is a specialty of the La Rioja and Salta regions, the latter of which is also responsible for excellent Malbecs grown at very high elevation.
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Catena Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Trapiche Oak Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
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Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Don Miguel Gascon Malbec Riserva 2018Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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BenMarco Malbec 2019Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
- JS
- RP
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Sur de los Andes Reserva Cabernet Franc 2017Cabernet Franc from Mendoza, Argentina
- WE
- JS
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Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Malbec 2015Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Catena Alta Malbec 2018Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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- WS
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Mosquita Muerta Sapo de Otro Pozo Red Blend 2017Other Red Blends from Mendoza, Argentina
- RP
- W&S
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Antigal Uno Malbec 2018Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
- WE
- SJ
- JS
- WW
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Red Schooner by Caymus Voyage 10Malbec from Argentina
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Tapiz Black Tears Malbec 2017Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
- W&S
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Santa Julia Plus Pinot Grigio 2021Pinot Gris/Grigio from Mendoza, Argentina
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Achaval-Ferrer Finca Altamira Malbec 2016Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
- JS
- WS
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High Note Malbec 2020Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
- JS
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Black Cabra Malbec 2020Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
- JS
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Weinert Estate Malbec 2010Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin 2017Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
- JS
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Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
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Santa Julia Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2021Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina
- JS
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Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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- RP
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Zuccardi Concreto Malbec 2020Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
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Belasco de Baquedano Llama Malbec 2019Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina
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- WW