The best Argentine malbecs
The top 3 according to 41 votes from people: Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal · Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River · Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae. (Updated Jul 30, 2025.)
The Argentine malbecs with the highest critic scores (Tim Atkin, Wine Advocate, Tanzer) and from Vinómanos' Informe Malbec. Nearly all from Mendoza, especially the Uco Valley.
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Top 10
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1
Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal
Paraje Altamira malbec that scored 100 points from Tim Atkin with the 2019 vintage.
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2
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River
Gualtallary malbec with 100 Wine Advocate points (2021).
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3
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae
97 points from Tim Atkin; the Adrianna vineyard at 1,500 m is iconic.
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4
Achával Ferrer Finca Bella Vista
Perdriel (Luján de Cuyo) vineyard, 95 points.
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5
Rutini Apartado Gran Malbec
Rutini Wines' grand malbec from Tupungato.
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6
Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard
First place among Argentine wines in Stephen Tanzer's tasting.
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7
Colomé Altura Máxima
Malbec from the world's highest vineyard (3,111 m) in Salta, 97 points.
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8
Bemberg Estate Malbec La Linterna
Peñaflor's highly awarded Uco Valley malbec.
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9
Achával Ferrer Finca Altamira
Old-vine Altamira malbec, 96 points from Tim Atkin.
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10
El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Gualtallary
Alejandro Vigil's cabernet franc and malbec blend, 100 Parker points in 2013.
Candidates
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11
Trapiche Terroir Series Finca Ambrosía
Single-estate malbec from Gualtallary.
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12
Cheval des Andes
The icon of Terrazas de los Andes and Château Cheval Blanc, malbec-based.
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Comments (3)
Para el día a día cualquiera de Mendoza de 10 dólares también es buenísimo 😄
Gravascal de Zuccardi es una maravilla, el valle de Uco en una copa.
Catena Zapata acaparando la lista, normal.