A Liquid Tour of Argentina’s Untamed Terroir
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Learn by Drinking, with Wine Folly: Argentina 750 ml
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Discover Argentina’s One-of-a-Kind Terroir
It is impossible to mimic Argentina’s untamed terroir. With vineyards watered by Andean snowmelt and warmed by unobstructed sunlight at dizzying altitudes, the terroirs of this Southern Hemisphere powerhouse are extreme… and they produce amazing wines.
From the juicy, magenta-hued Malbecs that have long represented Mendoza, to Burgundy-esque Pinots from the remote reaches of Patagonia, powerful Cabernet Sauvignons, and fragrant Torrontés, Argentine wines are as diverse as they are unique. Capturing the dynamism of their climates while offering incredible value on the dollar, these are six of the defining wines of Argentina that every wine lover should experience.
This set accompanies the Wine Folly Learn by Drinking: Argentina Course and Argentina Region Guide, which are sold separately by Wine Folly.
An Aromatic White Wine Superstar
2020 Zuccardi Torrontés Serie A Salta Argentina
Torrontés is a rare, adventurous grape—grown almost exclusively in Argentina—that combines the aromatic complexity of Riesling and the bone-dry palate of Sauvignon Blanc. Zuccardi’s version is energetic and textured, no surprise from a winery with a mile-long list of accolades featuring 99- and 100-pt wines, and who Wine Advocate called “clearly among the top.”
Chardonnay from an Uco Valley “Jewel”
2019 Tapiz Alta Collection Chardonnay San Pablo Vineyard Uco Valley
This 93-point Chardonnay that Vinous calls “accomplished” comes from the much-loved San Pablo appellation. With a Petrus wizard behind it, the Tapiz Alta Chardonnay expresses the vibrancy of the Uco Valley with ease.
A Pinot that Rarely Makes it Past the Locals
2019 Bodega del Rio Elorza Verum Pinot Noir Alto Valley del Rio Negro Patagonia
Most wine lovers have never had a wine from Argentina’s Rio Negro Valley, and many never will. Those who taste this striking Patagonian Pinot will immediately grasp why we wish everyone could take at least one sip.
A Unique Old-Vine Discovery Red
2020 Tilia Bonarda Mendoza Argentina
This 100% Bonarda is plucked from 50-70 year old vines from just two vineyards in the eastern valley of Mendoza. Bonarda is rarely bottled on its own, but with all the finesse that we expect from Mendoza, this Tilia’s expression shows why Wine Advocate “cannot recommend them highly enough.”
A Defining Mendoza Malbec
2017 Bodega Lagarde Malbec Guarda Collección de Viñedos Lujan de Cuyo Mendoza
We’ve been trying to lock in the Pescarmona family’s luscious Malbec for almost two years. It’s “focused,” “long and seamless,” with pedigree like few wines near its price point, and offers a masterclass in complexity.
Classic Malbec from a Legendary Estate
2018 Catena Zapata Catena Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
Catena Zapata was the first Argentine winery to earn a perfect score from Robert Parker. This Cabernet from a vintage called “the best ever for Argentinian wines” is a textbook example of Mendoza’s grace and beauty.