Argentina
If one thinks of Argentinian wine, one thinks of Malbec. The variety is originally French, allowable but only grown in very isolated pockets in Bordeaux, and the principal grape variety in Cahors in south-west France. But it thrives in Mendoza, the vast region of central Argentina that produces two-thirds of the country’s wine. Argentinian Malbec has, in a very short space of time, become one of the world’s staple wine styles.
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2021 AMANCAYA Bodegas Caro
Mendoza Argentina 14.5% Red
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pristine blue and purple fruit with violets, blueberries, black cherries, mulberries, pepper and a twist of dried herbs and spices. Fleshy and round on the palate with medium to full body and soft, fine tannins. Blend: 6...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2021 SIN AZUFRE Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Low-alcohol
Made without added sulphur (azufre) – although the back label still says 'Contains sulfites'. Organic and biodynamic grapes from vines planted in 1955. Fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts for 15 days and 60% mat...(read more)
Jancis Robinson OBE MW
2022 LUNITA Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
The 2022 Pinot Noir Lunita hails from Mainqué in Río Negro. Fermented with 50% whole clusters, this ruby-hued Pinot unfolds with notes of strawberry yogurt, cherry, chamomile and mustard seed. Dry and lean,...(read more)
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous.com
2022 CHACRA Cincuenta y Cinco '55' Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12.0% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Named after the year (1955) when the vineyard was planted, this wine was aged in used barrels, amphorae and concrete. Rather than jumping from the glass it dances in it, weaving cherry with violets, rose petals and ripe...(read more)
Inés Salpico, Decanter
2024 CHACRA TROUSSEAU Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Trousseau. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
%Alc. 12%, ph 3.4, Total acidity 5.4 g/l. Ageing 100% in handmade amphoras for 8 month
Winemaker's notes
2021 CARO Bodegas Caro
Argentina 14.5% Red
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2021 CARO, 79% Malbec and 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, is deep garnet-purple in colour. It soars from the glass with expressive notes of plum preserves, blueberry compote, and liquorice with hints of candied violets and s...(read more)
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
2023 CHACRA TREINTA Y DOS '32' PINOT NOIR Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Alcohol 12,5%, pH 3.5, Total acidity 5.3 g/l. Ageing 65% in French oak barrels and 35% in concrete tanks for 8 months.
Winemaker's notes
2023 CHACRA TREINTA Y DOS '32' SIN AZUFRE PINOT NOIR Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Certified Organic

2018 PIEDRA INFINITA Zuccardi
Mendoza Argentina 14% Red
Malbec.
There is a reductive character in the 2018 Finca Piedra Infinita that I also found in the Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal. There is also a big connection with the 2016, more than with the 2017. There is tension and crunc...(read more)
Luis Gutierrez, www.robertparker.comORDER
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