Alamos Malbec 2024

Alamos Malbec is a generous, polished Mendoza red built around dark cherry, blackberry and ripe raspberry, with violet, white pepper and gentle spice adding lift. The palate is rich and concentrated without becoming heavy, carried by smooth tannins into a long, velvety finish. Produced by the Catena family, pioneers of Argentina’s high-altitude wine story, Alamos offers a very approachable route into their century-plus of Mendoza experience. Dependable, full-flavoured and pleasingly unfussy, this is ready for steak, lamb, burgers or any dinner improved by a solid glass of Malbec.

What the winery says:

Made entirely from Malbec grown in Mendoza, the wine displays a deep purple colour with violet hues. Dark berry and crushed violet aromas are layered with subtle spice, leading into concentrated blackberry and ripe raspberry flavours with touches of white pepper. Ripe tannins give the palate a smooth, velvety texture, carrying the bold fruit through a long and balanced finish.

What the experts say:

James Suckling, 91/100
“This savory and fleshy red has aromas and flavors of olives, white pepper and red plums.”