Masters of the Mountains

After years of effort, Argentina’s winemakers are dialing into their high-elevation vineyards

Aerial view of Familia Zuccardi’s winery buildings and estate vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, with the Andes visible in the background.
One of the year’s top-rated Malbecs expresses the distinctive terroir of Familia Zuccardi’s high-elevation estate vineyard in the Uco Valley’s Paraje Altamira appellation. (Courtesy of Familia Zuccardi)

Despite a frosty 2022, recently released vintages of Argentine Malbec and Chardonnay are showing their mettle, with nearly two-thirds of the wines tasted over the past year rating 90 points or higher on Wine Spectator’s 100-point scale. Read senior editor Aaron Romano’s tasting report to get scores and tasting notes for recently released wines, including standout bottlings and good values from top producers such as Familia Zuccardi, Bodegas Terrazas de los Andes, Catena Zapata, Mil Suelos and more!

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