Argentina

Mendoza

Western Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes about 1,000km west of Buenos Aires.

Desert-like: hot, dry, high-altitude (600-1,400m) days with cold nights - ideal for Malbec.

Mendoza, at the foot of the Andes, is Argentina's viticultural heart and the world's definitive Malbec region. The combination of intense high-altitude sunshine, pure glacial water and dramatic cool nights creates wines of rare purity and concentration.

Malbec from Mendoza's desert valleys shows violet, plum, dark berry and a distinct savoury lift - from juicy entry bottles to cult single-vineyard treasures.

For the buyer, Mendoza delivers exceptional, food-friendly reds at great value, and the altitude gives whites of real elegance.

Terroir & Soil

Alluvial and sandy soils over the Andes' glacial outwash; altitude and radiant sunlight build fruit and acidity.

What to Expect from the Wines

  • · Mendoza is Argentina's wine heartland and the global home of Malbec.
  • · High-altitude vineyards yield Malbec of dense plum, violet and chocolate, with fresh acidity.
  • · Its rare altitude also produces world-class Mediterranean whites like Chardonnay and aromatic whites.

Remarkable Bottles from Mendoza

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Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino

Mendoza · 2024 (representative vintage)

Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is an red wine from Argentina, in the Mendoza region (Western Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes about 1,000km west of Buenos Aires.), made principally from Malbec. The high-altitude single-vineyard Malbec that proved Argentina's signature grape could make world-class wine.

$90–$150 est. retail

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Bodega Catena Zapata Riviera

Mendoza · 2024 (representative vintage)

Bodega Catena Zapata Riviera is an red wine from Argentina, in the Mendoza region (Western Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes about 1,000km west of Buenos Aires.), made principally from Malbec. A headline Andean Malbec from Catena's Adrianna Vineyard, prized for its high-altitude purity.

$150–$240 est. retail

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Cheval des Andes

Mendoza · 2024 (representative vintage)

Cheval des Andes is an red wine from Argentina, in the Mendoza region (Western Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes about 1,000km west of Buenos Aires.), made principally from Malbec. The LVMH–Terrazas joint venture Malbec-Cabernet blend — Mendoza meets Bordeaux structure.

$120–$190 est. retail

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Mendoza Malbec

Mendoza · 2024 (representative vintage)

Mendoza Malbec is an red wine from Argentina, in the Mendoza region (Western Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes about 1,000km west of Buenos Aires.), made principally from Malbec. a house-style Mendoza malbec that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

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Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon

Mendoza · 2024 (representative vintage)

Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon is an red wine from Argentina, in the Mendoza region (Western Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes about 1,000km west of Buenos Aires.), made principally from Cabernet Sauvignon. a house-style Mendoza cabernet sauvignon that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

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Mendoza Bonarda

Mendoza · 2024 (representative vintage)

Mendoza Bonarda is an red wine from Argentina, in the Mendoza region (Western Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes about 1,000km west of Buenos Aires.), made principally from Bonarda. a house-style Mendoza bonarda that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Food Pairing

  • · Malbec is built for grilled beef - the perfect BBQ pairing.
  • · RosĂ© Malbec suits lighter meals and summer salads.
  • · TorrontĂ©s white is superb with spicy and fruity dishes.

Buying from Mendoza

  • › Malbec is the hero; seek out single-vineyard and high-altitude bottlings (above 1,000m) for elegance.
  • › The Uco Valley produces the region's most refined, terroir-driven Malbec and Cabernet.
  • › Bonarda and TorrontĂ©s add value and local identity to any cellar.