Winemaker Notes
Blend: 100% Malbec
Professional Ratings
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Wine & Spirits
Alejandro Bulgheroni of Bodegas Garzón in Uruguay took over this property in 2012, where vineyard manager Cecilia Acosta now oversees over 1,000 acres of vineyards around Mendoza. This wine comes from their organically farmed Altamira vineyard, planted at 3,609 feet above sea level on varied soils including sand, silt and large rocks covered by calcium carbonate. Winemaker Juan Pablo Murgia ferments this wine in stainless steel and ages 75 percent of it for 10 months in 5,000-liter foudres, the remainder in concrete. It’s aromatic malbec, bursting with florals and crunchy plum flavors while retaining a certain desert coolness. The wine knits together its phases like a rope, intertwining the aromatic, burly and rich, lasting on powerful tannins and a toffee scent to match an equally rich beef stew.
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Wine Enthusiast
The aromatic nose offers intense flowers, plum and black cherry notes with touches of licorice and dried herbs. The palate is plush, with plenty of black fruit blended with spices and subtle oak flavors. This is a shining example of a fresher style of Argentina's iconic red grape.
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James Suckling
Aromas of blackberry, cassis, dried herbs and potpourri. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Succulent and chewy with some saline undertones. From organically grown grapes. Better from 2022.
Deeply rooted in the soils of Mendoza, crafted with the spirit of Argentina, and shared with the world, Argento embodies the essence of modern Argentina. The story is simple – the winery is intrinsically entwined with its country of origin. When you drink Argento's wines, you experience the real Argentina.
In 1998, the team recognized an opportunity to unlock the extraordinary potential of Malbec. The winemakers set out with the goal of revealing its vibrant, velvety character and the intense flavors of Malbec grown at the foothills of the Andes.
Following on from their original Malbec vision, the team now also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and more. Argento is very proud of its country’s winemaking heritage and the unique terroir of Mendoza, and the team is dedicated to crafting wines that emphasize the hallmarks of the Argento style – fruit purity, vibrancy and elegance.
Whether you are drinking Argento in Buenos Aires, New York, London or Tokyo, you’ll taste all that there is to love about Argentina.
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.
For many wine lovers, Mendoza is practically synonymous with Malbec. Originally a Bordelaise variety brought to Argentina by the French in the mid-1800s, here it found success and renown that it never knew in its homeland where a finicky climate gives mixed results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir are all widely planted here as well (and sometimes even blended with each other or Malbec). Mendoza's main white varieties include Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.