Argentinian Wine

Argentina has built its reputation almost entirely on Malbec, and it shows here, with structured, full-bodied reds that balance dark fruit against a distinctive violet aromatic lift the variety rarely shows elsewhere. High-altitude vineyards in the foothills of the Andes give the grape intense sunlight and cool nights, producing wines with real depth without losing freshness. Winemaking styles here range from approachable, everyday bottlings through to more serious, oak-aged examples built for cellaring. If Malbec itself is what interests you, Malbec covers examples from beyond Argentina too, including its French origins. For the country's best-known wine region specifically, Mendoza Wine is worth a look, and Chilean Wine offers a useful point of comparison from across the Andes.