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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2019 MALBEC Atorrante Chakana
Mendoza Argentina Red
Malbec.
Blend of fruit from Agrelo and Paraje Altamira, 100% Malbec. Entry level, the only one with Mendoza on label rather than something more specific. It may include bought-in fruit. Unoaked. Straightforward simple fruit. Rea...(read more)
Jancis Robinson OBE MW
2015 COLÉCCION Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 14.5% Red
Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
Dark damson juiciness with a hint of dark chocolate and gentle bite of tannin on the finish, this is richly silky but keeps nicely fresh too. 70% Malbec, 13% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon.
L&S
2020 SIN AZUFRE Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13% Red
Pinot Noir. Vegan, Low-sulphite, Practising Organic, Vegetarian
A fragrant bold new vintage from Piero, with aromatics of spiced plums, cherries and pomegranate. In the mouth there is weight and grip, definite mineral bite, pure intense cherry and musky damson fruit. Vibrant, texture...(read more)
L&S
2017 GRAND VIN Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 15% Red
Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
A beautiful red with a solid core of blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant. Some dark chocolate and toasted oak, too. It’s full-bodied, yet compact and tight. Solid and very structured. Lots of white pepper and cloves a...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2019 CHACRA CINCUENTO Y CINCO '55' PINOT NOIR Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Vegan, Low-sulphite, Practising Organic, Vegetarian
The 2019 Pinot Noir Cincuenta y Cinco was fermented in whole bunches and half aged in used barrels and the rest in concrete. The aromas are a little murky with earth and a whiff of mushroom over fresh plum and cherry. Wi...(read more)
Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous
2018 AMANCAYA Bodegas Caro
Mendoza Argentina 14% Red
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon. Magnums
This shows blackberry, tobacco, coffee and iodine aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Polished, yet happily dense with creamy tannins and a long, savory finish. So drinkable now, but will improve with age. 70% malbe...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2020 BARDA PINOT NOIR Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13% Red
Pinot Noir. Vegan, Practising Organic, Vegetarian Magnums
The 2020 Pinot Noir Barda was made with grapes from Mainqué and combines different aging periods as well as an unaged portion. Cherry-colored in hue. It offers a light, fruity expression with gentle notes of sweet...(read more)
Joaquín Hidalgo, VinousORDER
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