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Even better than the 2022 release - and that’s saying a good deal - this is a superb iteration of luxury group LVMH’s iconic Argentinian red. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with support from 40% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot, it’s dominated by fruit from Las Compuertas, with 20% from cooler Paraje Altamira. Matured in 50% new French oak, it’ a wine that’s approachable young but will reward patience, with sculpted tannins, seamless layers of cassis, bramble and green herbs, a touch of cigar box and a fine, tapering finish. World class,

Mineral, wild and seductive on the nose. Aromas of red fruits, dried leaves and tobacco Attractive palate, with chalky tannins. *Silver Medal - 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards*

The 2022 Cheval des Andes is a significant upgrade to Mendoza’s historic regional blends, combining grapes from Las Compuertas (Luján de Cuyo) and Paraje Altamira (Uco Valley). The 2022 vintage allowed for a slower ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon, which take prominence in this blend alongside 30% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. Aging was carried out in 40% 225-liter Bordeaux barrels, 35% 400-liter barrels and 25% 2,500-liter foudres, with 50% new oak. A bouquet of bright fruit—raspberry, blueberry and delicate cassis—and complementary bay leaf and mint tones give way to a touch of ash and mild bell pepper. Boasting serious concentration, fine tannins and a slight creaminess, the 2022 has a structure that is firm but never tight, maintaining weight without losing balance. The finish is long, energetic and full of flavor. This is an exceptionally beautiful wine. (JH)

The 2022 Cabernet Franc Gran Enemigo Gualtallary includes 15% Malbec. This fermented with 40% whole bunches, harvested in stages across 1.5 months and aged for 15 months in concrete. Intensely complex, it opens with aromas of mountain herbs—huacatay and heterotheca—along with redcurrant, violet and red fruit. This is a dry, vibrant and fruit-driven expression. It offers chalk, airy concentration, juicy texture and a core of ash. This is weightless, stretching the flavor with crystalline definition. It is a site-driven Cabernet Franc that is shaped by its terroir and polished by the vintage. The 2022 is magic. (JH)

Sweet tobacco, cigar box, berries and minerals. It gets a little zesty and citrusy on the nose. Really refined and juicy on the palate with lot of fine tannins. Silky, fluid and linear with a very elegant, soft-spoken finish. 46% cabernet sauvignon from Adrianna vineyard and 44% malbec and 10% cabernet franc from Nicasia vineyard. Really refined, long and Bordelais. This is already drinking really well, but it will hold like this for a long time. (ZS)

Extremely aromatic, with very floral aromas of lavender, violets, peaches and citrus blossoms. It’s medium-bodied with firm and crunchy tannins. Structured and solid as a rock. Only 11% alcohol. Magic. Drink now. Why wait?

The saltiness in this chardonnay is so impressive, with aromas of sliced apples, honey, crushed stones and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied, crunchy, vivid and flavorful, with hints of peaches and grape skin.

The 2024 Malbec Appellation Lunlunta comes from Luján de Cuyo and was aged 11–13 months in French oak barrels (25–40% new, plus second- and third-use wood). Highly expressive, it opens with clear violet notes and fresh plum, framed by refined oak. It is dry, juicy and supple, with fine, flexible tannins and an enveloping flow. A classic Luján de Cuyo Malbec. (JH)

Perfumed, with subtle cherry, cranberry and strawberry aromas and a hint of peaches. Medium-bodied with brightness and freshness. Vivid, lively, crunchy and fresh. Always excellent and super drinkable. Drink or hold.

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2019 Susana Balbo Nosotros Nómade (99JS, 94RP), the flagship Malbec from Susana Balbo, Argentina’s first female winemaker, and James Suckling’s Argentine Wine of the Year, ranked #1 on his Top 100 Wines of Argentina 2022. True to its “Nómade” name, the wine is sourced each year from whichever single vineyard performs best. In 2019, one of the estate’s best harvests in two decades, that was a 36-year-old Malbec vineyard at 1,150 meters in Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley. It is aged 16 months in French barrels, 80% new. Expect black cherry, cassis, blackberry and plum layered with violet, vanilla, dark chocolate and crushed stone, on a juicy, round, plush, medium- to full-bodied palate with velvety tannins and a remarkably persistent finish. A collector’s case-quantity lot of one of the greatest Malbecs ever made in Argentina.

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2018 Bodega Chacra “Cincuenta y Cinco” Pinot Noir Río Negro Patagonia (98RP, 97JS), from Piero Incisa della Rocchetta’s acclaimed biodynamic estate, a member of the Sassicaia family, whose old-vine Patagonian Pinot Noirs are among South America’s most coveted wines. Whole clusters were fermented with indigenous yeasts and the wine was aged eight months on its lees in concrete and used barrels, never racked, with minimal sulfur and a low 12.5% alcohol. Wine Advocate writes: “The 2018 Cincuenta y Cinco follows the breathtaking 2017 with an extra degree of elegance and filigree. This wine has reached an amazing level of sophistication and nuance... There is cleanliness, there’s purity and, again, light and energy, and there is no reduction. (LG)” (10/2019)

If you want to discover Torrontés and aren't sure where to start, this wine is an excellent introduction. Produced since 2005, it comes from the La Brava vineyard in Cafayate. Unoaked and elegant, it offers a delightful and delicate floral profile. It is no longer the Colomé of its early vintages, when strength and a certain rusticity dominated. Today, the style has refined considerably, delivering a subtle, fresh wine with juicy acidity that is ideal as an aperitif. It also offers one of the best price-to-quality ratios among white wines currently available in Argentina.

Elegant and perfumed nose with violets, spices, fresh blackberries, blueberries and touches of chiles, chocolate, cigar box and white pepper. Super juicy on the palate with compact, fine tannins and an extremely long finish. (ZS)

The 2023 Malbec Clásico Organic is made from grapes grown in Luján de Cuyo and was aged nine months in concrete. The nose reveals ripe fruit, plum and a hint of jam, lifted by a subtle balsamic herbal note. Dry and clingy, with solid extract, it offers depth of flavor alongside a loose, lightly grippy texture. This is a well-achieved 2023 Malbec, darker in profile than overtly fruity. (JH)

Produced from two of Sophenia’s three hectares of Cabernet Franc in Gualtallary, this Estate Reserva is aged for one year in barrels with 8% new oak. The wine features a juicy blend of the variety’s characteristic herbal notes alongside tart red and black fruits. Its texture is taut, defined by firm, sharp tannins. This selection pairs perfectly with pork tenderloin.

The 2022 Malbec Catena Alta brings together historic vineyards from Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley to capture the best of both regions: Luján’s generous, supple tannins and Uco’s juicy, fresh fruit. Aged for up to 18 months in barrel, this wine is the essence of Mendoza Malbec. Intense aromas of fresh plum and delicate balsamic notes float over oak and a floral hint in the background. With indulgent depth and a juicy flow, the 2022 balances plush tannins with refined texture to produce a long and sapid palate with a touch of intensity and subtle concentration. This is a rich wine that raises the bar for Mendoza Malbec. (JH)

A full-bodied and expressive malbec with 5% cabernet sauvignon. Minerals, black cherries and cool blue fruit. A touch of cocoa powder, but there is nothing plush. Concentrated but austere, with tons of juicy fruit and dusty tannins treading into a long, bright finish. Fermented in concrete and aged 24 months in foudres. Drink or hold. (ZS)

Finca Sophenia is one of the pioneering estates of Gualtallary, a high-altitude subregion of the Uco Valley in Mendoza that has become one of Argentina's most celebrated terroirs. Founded in 1997 by Roberto Luka, the winery was among the first to recognize the potential of Gualtallary long before it became fashionable. The estate consists of approximately 130 hectares planted between 1997 and 1998 at around 1,200 meters (3,900 feet) above sea level at the foot of the Andes. The combination of cool mountain temperatures, large diurnal shifts, and rocky alluvial soils produces wines with vibrant acidity, freshness, and a distinctive mineral character. Rather than chasing richness, Sophenia has built its reputation on precision and elegance. The 2024 Inconsciente Sauvignon Blanc is made entirely from estate-grown fruit in Gualtallary. Hand-harvested grapes undergo 48 hours of cold skin maceration before fermenting on their skins, then spend six months aging in concrete eggs.

The 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon Año Cero has a sun-kissed aromatic profile. It opens with notes of currant, subtle oak, ash and a hint of wild herbs. Indulgent, with fine tannins and an enveloping flow, it finishes attractively with fruit on the back palate. This tastes like it is from a higher price tier. (JH)

A juicy, vibrant and fruity blend of malbec, bonarda and petit verdot. Aromas of red cherries, berries and touches of citrus and potpourri. Fresh and brambly, with a medium body and small-grained fruit tannins. (ZS)

Catena Alta Chardonnay was one of the first demonstrations of Chardonnay's true potential in the Uco Valley. Its initial vintages in the late 1990s displayed a clarity of fruit and freshness previously unknown in Argentina, showcasing the influence of the Andes. This new edition, sourced from the Adrianna and Domingo vineyards in the Uco Valley, offers a delicate yet incisive interpretation of the variety, featuring prominent herbal notes and ripe fruit undertones. The wine presents a smooth texture, a medium body, and crisp acidity.

Familia Zuccardi’s Concreto takes its name from the concrete vessels used for fermentation and aging, without oak. This 2024 Mendoza Malbec comes from a family producer whose winegrowing history dates to 1963, when Alberto Zuccardi planted his first vineyard in Mendoza.

Fresh nose of cranberries, red cherries, crushed stones, orange peel, mushrooms and dried flowers. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture and very fine tannins. Vibrant and wild. From organically grown grapes.

This is one of the pillars of the Altos Las Hormigas portfolio and has been produced since the late 1990s, when the winery bet everything on malbec. This version, as usual, is a blend based on Altamira's own vineyards (80%) and Gualtallary (20%), both in the Uco Valley. It is a precise photograph, in HD, of Andean malbec. Violets and ripe red fruits, a palate rich in those tannins of calcareous soils that feel like chalk, the light weight, but the firm and taut structure. Due to depth of flavors, due to Andean character, this is the best version of this wine that we at Descorchados have tried.

Founded in 2011 by brothers Gerardo, Matías, Gabriel and Juan Pablo Michelini together with Daniel Sammartino, SuperUco is a small, family-run winery in Los Chacayes in Mendoza’s Valle de Uco. The project was born from the Michelini brothers’ desire to create wines that express the character of their place with as little intervention as possible. Their vineyards are farmed organically and biodynamically, with fruit sourced from some of the Uco Valley’s most distinguished sites, including Los Chacayes, Gualtallary and Paraje Altamira. In the cellar, they favor native-yeast fermentation and vessels such as concrete eggs and amphorae, with restrained use of oak, resulting in wines that emphasize purity, texture, freshness and terroir over heavy-handed winemaking. The winery itself—an octagonal building surrounded by circularly planted vines—beautifully reflects the Michelinis’ philosophy of working in harmony with nature.

A juicy and fruity malbec with blueberries, plums and orange rind on the nose. Medium-bodied, fresh and supple. Very drinkable. (CN)

This shows plums, bark and charcoal on the nose. The palate is precise, sharp, linear and super elegant, with velvety tannins and crunchy fruit. It’s long, refined and very stylish. Drink now. (JGA)

The category of "chillable red" is hotter than ever, no pun intended, and the NN Malbec from MAAL fits into this somewhat elusive category perfectly. Pale ruby red in color, with bright juicy fruit notes on the nose – Bing cherry, strawberry, plum – this wine has little in common with the typical oaked style of Malbec that is widely available. In fact, this wine sees no oak at all, just very gentle handling and a brief period of aging in stainless steel to preserve the fruit aromatics. Served with a slight chill, it has all of the fresh aromatics of a rosé wine, but with more body and a subtle texture that make it excellent with food. This wine is so fun and flavorsome – grab a bottle, chill it down in the fridge and enjoy on a warm day!

An herbal cabernet with dark fruit and graphite on the nose. The saline, chewy palate has a delicate thread of fruit that runs through the long, savory finish. Sourced primarily from grapes grown in San Pablo. (JGA)

Wow. This is really complex, with sliced apples, lemons, flint, stones and a hint of limes on the nose. It’s floral and aromatic with white flowers. Long, long finish. Complex and thoughtful.

Argentina’s Bonarda is the same grape known as Douce Noire in France, and it ranks among Argentina’s most widely planted red varieties. La Posta’s 2023 “Armando” puts this grape in the spotlight in Mendoza, the country’s principal winegrowing province, set along the eastern foothills of the Andes.

The 2025 Blanco, a blend of Sémillon, Pedro Giménez and Chenin Blanc from the Uco Valley, opens with herbs, lime and white peach, showing a lively aromatic profile. Cheerful in style, the palate is driven by acidity, with a lightly creamy texture and agile flow. (JH)

Aromas of blue and purple berries with a splash of peppery spices and violets. Lightly chewy tannins on the palate, with a medium body and a direct, fruity finish. (ZS)

Oyster shells, iodine, salted lime and chalky green fruit. Fresh and succulent on the palate with a crisp medium body and a bright finish. One feels the ocean influence and freshness despite the warm weather conditions in 2023. (ZS)

Bid on this 6-bottle tasting lot; including 3-bottles of 2017 Luca Malbec "Old Vine" Uco Valley (1.5L) and 3-bottles of 2019 Luca Malbec "Old Vine" Uco Valley (93VN, 93WS, 92RP). Of the 2019 Luca Malbec "Old Vine" Uco Valley, Vinous writes: "The 2019 Malbec Old Vine is a blend of grapes from La Consulta, Paraje Altamira, Pampa El Cepillo and Gualtallary, all in the Uco Valley. The 2019 was aged for 14 months in 35% new French barrels. Vivid purple in the glass. The nose is a combination of the best of the different regions. Fresh, ripe plum with hints of herb and sweet spices, violet and lavender aromas are present against a backdrop of cedar. Juicy with a velvety texture, the fine tannins are enhanced by the precise freshness. The tacky finish lingers at length. This is an elegant, voluminous wine; the 2019 is an accomplished approach to the variety. An upgrade for lovers of the Mendoza Malbec. (JH)" (11/2021)

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MAAL Wines is a modern Argentine winery known for its creative, unconventional approach to winemaking. It was founded in 2010 by Matías Fraga and Alfredo Merlo, who began by making small batches of wine from an abandoned vineyard in Mendoza. The project is built around a simple idea: to produce only Malbec wines with strong personality and authenticity. MAAL focuses on expressing the terroir of the Uco Valley and Las Compuertas while allowing the winemakers’ creativity to shine through.

Subtle roasted spices, sour cherries, hibiscus and bramble berries. Youthful and quite lively palate with a fruity core of ripe, juicy berries and cherries. Flavorful finish (ZS)

TintoNero was born of the long-time friendship and professional collaboration of Alejandro Sejanovich and Jeff Mausbach, colleagues at Bodega Catena Zapata for almost 15 years. As Wine Education Director for Catena, Jeff traveled the world preaching the gospel of the unique character of high-altitude Malbec from Mendoza, explaining the character and expression of its many different terroirs. As Vineyard Director at Catena, Alejandro had extensive, firsthand experience growing Malbec in many diverse terroirs, from the fruit-driven, easy-drinking style of Lujan de Cuyo to the concentrated, complex profile La Consulta. His intimate knowledge of the top vineyards in each region means TintoNero wines are made from only the best fruit each area has to offer.

The heart of this red is in Paraje Hilario, with very old vineyards planted primarily to cereza. It was fermented with native yeasts and their skins and then aged in concrete for seven months before being bottled. This is a wine to drink by the liter—it's juicy, refreshing, and light-bodied with vibrant acidity. One to quench your thirst in the summer and a good example of the character of this area 1,600 meters up in San Juan."

Founded in 2011 by brothers Gerardo, Matías, Gabriel and Juan Pablo Michelini together with Daniel Sammartino, SuperUco is a small, family-run winery in Los Chacayes in Mendoza’s Valle de Uco. The project was born from the Michelini brothers’ desire to create wines that express the character of their place with as little intervention as possible. Their vineyards are farmed organically and biodynamically, with fruit sourced from some of the Uco Valley’s most distinguished sites, including Los Chacayes, Gualtallary and Paraje Altamira. In the cellar, they favor native-yeast fermentation and vessels such as concrete eggs and amphorae, with restrained use of oak, resulting in wines that emphasize purity, texture, freshness and terroir over heavy-handed winemaking. The winery itself—an octagonal building surrounded by circularly planted vines—beautifully reflects the Michelinis’ philosophy of working in harmony with nature.

The Passionate Wines “Vía Revolucionaria” Criolla Grande from Mendoza is 100% Criolla Grande, a traditional Argentinian variety that is genetically part of the same extended family as País (Chile) and Mission (California), all ultimately tracing back to Listán Prieto from the Canary Islands. The fruit is sourced from a single vineyard within the Uco Valley, one of the cooler, high-altitude subregions of Mendoza, and the wine is produced by Passionate Wines, the personal project of winemaker and agronomist Matías Michelini, whose philosophy centers on low-intervention, experimental wines that highlight terroir; his “Vía Revolucionaria” line specifically focuses on unconventional, small-production, single-vineyard bottlings fermented with native yeasts and typically made without oak. The wine is made from hand-harvested fruit grown at around 3,400 feet in alluvial, rocky soils, fermented and aged in concrete vessels rather than barrel, reinforcing its minimalist approach . More broadly, the Mendoza region—Argentina’s largest and most important wine area, responsible for the majority of the country’s production—is known for its dry, continental climate at the foothills of the Andes and is historically associated with Malbec, though projects like this reflect a growing interest in revitalizing heritage grapes such as Criolla Grande and exploring fresher, nontraditional styles

A mysterious blend, otherwise known as “M blend.” Fresh, exotic herbs, hibiscus, red berries and some blood oranges. Some sweet spices, too. Really juicy and bright on the palate with plenty of succulent fruit. Quite nervy and silky on the palate. (JS)

The 2024 Malbec Biutiful comes from Campo Los Andes in the Uco Valley. It opens with red and black fruit, balsamic herbs and a hint of violets. Fine tannins, moderate juiciness and a light fruit note on the finish bring flavor and energy to the palate. (JH)

Bid on this 4-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1999 Caves Jean Bourdy Côtes du Jura Blanc, 1-bottle of 2013 Moraga "Estate" Los Angeles County White, 1-bottle of 2019 Bodega Chacra "Single Vineyard" Chardonnay Rio Negro (99JS), and 1-bottle of 2019 Neudorf "Moutere" Chardonnay Nelson (94JS, 94RP). Of the 2019 Bodega Chacra "Single Vineyard" Chardonnay Rio Negro, James Suckling writes: "The tension and density are so in balance, showing flint and matchstick notes. Full-bodied, creamy and very salty with a long, focused finish. Love the tight, subdued character here. A thoughtful, serious wine that needs contemplation. Drinkable now, but better in 2022 and onwards." (02/2020)

Bid on this 5-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2008 Achával Ferrer "Temporis"Malbec Mendoza, 1-bottle of 2011 Achával Ferrer "Finca Bella Vista" Malbec Mendoza (98JS, 95RP, 95WS, 94ST), 1-bottle of 2011 Achával Ferrer "Finca Mirador" Malbec Mendoza (96WS, 93JS, 92RP), 1-bottle of 2012 Achával Ferrer "Finca Altamira" Malbec Mendoza, and 1-bottle of 2012 Achával Ferrer "Finca Bella Vista" Malbec Mendoza. Of the 2011 Achával Ferrer "Finca Bella Vista" Malbec Mendoza, James Suckling writes: "Extraordinary aromas of blackberry and licorice with violets. Full body, with incredible depth of fruit and tension. Phenomenal mouthfeel. So much mineral and dried flowers too. Drink or hold." (06/2014)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2018 Catena Zapata "White Stones - Adrianna Vineyard" Chardonnay Mendoza (98JS, 98RP, 97DC, 95VN). Wine Advocate: "The outstanding 2018 White Stones Chardonnay epitomizes the expression of the grape in the cooler-climate and high-altitude location of the Adrianna vineyard in Gualtallary. There is rectitude, austerity and elegance, a subtle wine with great clout and intensity that comes through as chiseled, focused, symmetric and pure, more in the style of Roulot than Coche-Dury, with superb integration of all the elements and fine minerality. This is more about the place and vintage than the grape, which feels like a good way to transmit the chalky soils of the selected plots. Simply superb, possibly the finest vintage for this bottling so far. 6, 600 bottles were filled in May 2019. (LG) 98+" (04/2019)

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2014 Catena Zapata "Nicasia" Malbec Mendoza (OWC - 96RP, 95DC, 95JS, 94VN) in original wood. Wine Advocate: "The Catena Zapata range comprises some single-vineyard wines, like the 2014 Malbec Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard that comes from a plot of ungrafted vines planted in Altamira in 1996 using Malbec cuttings from the ancient Angélica vineyard. Cropped from a year that delivered moderate alcohol and notable acidity, it fermented with full clusters in 2, 000- and 5, 000-liter oak foudres with indigenous yeasts. It matured in French oak barrels for 24 months. This shows superbly and is open and expressive, very classical and elegant, floral and mineral, with no excess whatsoever. The palate reveals superb balance, really harmonious and elegant. This one might be overlooked because there is a lot of attention given to the Malbecs from Adrianna vineyard, but this is really at the same quality level. (LG)" (06/2018)