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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2017 ARUMA Bodegas Caro
Mendoza Argentina 13.5% Red
Malbec.
Floral and perfumed, with lovely, crunchy, fresh red fruit: strawberries and raspberries. This is a well-balanced Malbec. The expression of the 2017 vintage is evident in the purity of fruit. Patricio Tapia: Nice red fruit character. Refreshing and simple, with lovely floral notes.
Decanter Magazine
2018 ARUMA Bodegas Caro
Mendoza Argentina 14.2% Red
Malbec.
A malbec that’s the result of a partnership between the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and the Catena family of Argentina. Together, they’ve created a pure malbec that’s sourced from best high-altitude vineyards in the Mendoza region of Argentina. Aptly named aruma, or “the night”...(read more)
John Clarke - The Independent
2017 AMANCAYA Bodegas Caro
Mendoza Argentina 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec.
At once ripe with plenty of cassis, blackberry and blueberry, but also delicate herbal notes, this has a rather complex and delicate nose. Quite a sleek, elegant wine for Mendoza with fine tannins and nice freshness, carrying the long, focused finish. A blend of 83 per cent cabernet sauvig...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2019 BARDA PINOT NOIR Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Organic, Bio-dynamic
Piero's 'village' wine is an absolute beauty. Elegant red fruits and a sublime, more mineral - almost saline note make this glide across your palate in graceful and pretty way. There is a real sense of finesse, perfectly balanced earthy notes vie with the softly pert fruit.
The win...(read more)

2015 COLÉCCION Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 14.5% Red
Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah.
70% Malbec ; 13% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot ; 7% Cabernet Sauvignon Aging: 60% in French oak barrels for 12 months. Appearance: red with ruby reflections and a very nice intensity. Aroma: complex, intense and seductive with notes of red fruit, spice and marmalade. Mouth: very soft, silky, vel...(read more)
Winemaker's notes
2019 MALBEC A Lisa Bodega Noemia
Patagonia Argentina Red
Merlot, Malbec.
This is really creamy and delicious with sliced-plum and light earth aromas and flavors. Hints of redwood. Medium-bodied, firm and silky. Subtle and firm. Focused. Drink or hold.
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2016 MAINQUÉ Merlot Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13.5% Red
Merlot. Organic, Bio-dynamic
Bit of a rarity this one, the last few bottles before this vineyard was garfted over the Chardonnay to make the new whites with Jean-Marc Roulot. It's a beautifully crafted Merlot, named after the village of Mainqué where the Chacra vineyards are planted. These vines are planted alo...(read more)
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2018 SIN AZUFRE Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Organic, Bio-dynamic, Low-sulphite, No-sulphite
The most sophisticated wine we have ever tasted that has no added sulphur. Pure nose with cherry top notes and an open, easy, gentle feel on the palate. There's graceful and unimposing weight, and a lovely balance of acidity which gives a sense of lively energy.
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