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New World wines come from regions outside Europe, where winemakers experiment beyond Old World traditions. Warm climates like Chile, Argentina, and South Africa are producing standout wines through innovative techniques.
Fun fact: The Malbec grape originated in France, but Argentina now grows 70% of the world’s supply.
Fun fact: The Malbec grape originated in France, but Argentina grows about 70% of the global output.
The winemaking tradition of Argentina started in the 1500s, but output was mostly consumed domestically. Much has changed in the last 20 years when the country improved its winemaking techniques,eventually producing excellent Malbec wines that the country can now be proud of. Today, Argentina is now South America’s largest wine producer, and Malbec its national grape!
Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, but for centuries, it was mostly for local consumption. In the past 20 years, improved techniques have turned Malbec into the country’s flagship wine. Now, Argentina is South America’s top wine producer, with Malbec leading the charge.
Malbec thrives in high-altitude vineyards, where Argentina’s climate helps develop its deep color and rich flavors. Compared to its French counterpart, Argentine Malbec is fruitier, with velvety textures and hints of cocoa, dark chocolate, and spice from oak aging. It pairs best with lean red meats, blue cheese, and earthy flavors like mushrooms.
There’s definitely a lot of Malbec Wines to explore from this region. To get yourself started, here are the Top 5 Malbec Wines on Boozy!
Photo from @Terrazas_Andes
Origin : Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley, Argentina
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Taste Notes: Altos del Plata by Terrazas de los Andes is the fruit expression of a single varietal grown at its ideal altitude in Mendoza – pure, fresh and spontaneous. The fruit expression of each varietal at its optimum altitude. It is a vibrant wine that is well balanced, with notes of raspberries, blackberries and prunes.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 14 to 16 °C.
Origin : Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley, Argentina
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Taste Notes: Bright red in color with purple shades. Aroma is intense floral and fruity notes with a presence of violets, ripe black cherry and plum aromas. Reveals a toasty and spicy character of black pepper and chocolate. Its sweet and juicy mouthfeel delivers finesse, delicate tannins and an elegant finish of black fruits.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 14 to 16 °C.
Origin : Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Grape Variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 25% Malbec
Taste Notes: Produced on a small family-run estate that is surrounded by Bordeaux first growths, this wine is structured and firm. This wine has green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. It has dark tannins and black currant fruit, together giving a ripe, smoky wine. The 40-year-old vines add to the concentration of this wine.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 18 °C.
Origin : Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: 72% Malbec and 28% Cabernet Sauvignon
Taste Notes: Deep ruby in color. Aroma is intense with white flowers, red cherries and figs. Juicy and complex with hints of cloves and other spices. This well-balanced wine is an elegant expression of the blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 16 to 18 °C.
Origin : Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
Taste Notes: Good intensity red in color. Resembles intense ripe cherries and raspberries aromas with a slight vanilla scent, adding elegance to the wine. Juicy, fine-grained and light on its feet, offering claret-like flavors of dark berries, fresh herbs, spices and chocolate. Lovely, energetic wine in an airy, elegant Old World style. Aguaribay is a medium to full bodied wine.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 16 to 18 °C.
So the next time you’re looking for a deep, full-bodied wine that can pair with meat or heavily sauced dishes, remember that Malbec has travelled along the way from France You definitely will be up for a treat with Argentina’s Signature Wine.
Try it out here. Cheers and Happy National Malbec Day!
