Learn About Argentine Wine
Argentina made Malbec its own at altitude. This path covers Mendoza and Malbec, aromatic Torrontés from Salta, and how to read a New World label.
Start with the essentials
New world wine classification
New World wine classification works differently from Europe's château tiers: here's how Australia, South Africa, the US, and others organize their wines.
Types of wine
Red, white, rosé, sparkling, and fortified: the five main types of wine explained clearly, with tasting notes, food pairings, and tips for choosing.
How is wine made
Curious how wine is made? We break down every step of the winemaking process: harvest, crush, fermentation, aging, and bottling, in plain English.
How to read a wine label
Learn how to read a wine label and decode producer, region, vintage, variety, and quality terms, so you can pick confidently every time.
The regions
Mendoza Malbec
Discover why Mendoza Malbec tastes the way it does: altitude, climate, signature flavors, food pairings, and what to look for on the label.
Salta wine
Discover Salta Torrontés: Argentina's floral, peachy white from the Calchaquíes Valleys. Style, food pairings, and what makes this high-altitude grape unique.
Mendoza Torrontés
Mendoza Torrontés delivers peach, apricot, and floral aromas at a value price. Learn its style, why the Andes shape it, and what to eat with it.
Mendoza Bonarda
Mendoza Bonarda: Argentina's underrated red with dark fruit, soft tannins, and great value. Discover its style, food pairings, and why it's worth trying.
The grapes
Malbec
Discover what Malbec tastes like, why Argentina made it famous, and which foods bring out the best in this inky, plum-rich red wine.
Torrontés
Discover Torrontés: Argentina's signature aromatic white wine. Learn what it tastes like, the best regions to look for, and perfect food pairings.
Bonarda
Discover what Bonarda tastes like, where it grows best, how to serve it, and what foods it loves. Argentina's second-most-planted red grape deserves a spot in
Food pairings
Bonarda food pairing
Discover the best Bonarda food pairings: from asado and empanadas to pizza and braised meats, here's what works and exactly why.
Malbec food pairing
Discover the best Malbec food pairings: from Argentine asado to blue cheese, and learn exactly why each match works so well.
Torrontés food pairing
Discover the best Torrontés food pairings: from spiced ceviche to fragrant Thai curry, and learn why Argentina's floral white is a secret weapon at the table.
Compare and test yourself
Bonarda vs Malbec
Bonarda vs Malbec compared side by side: body, acidity, food pairings, and price tier, so you can pick the right Argentine red with confidence.
Bonarda quiz
How well do you know Bonarda? A free beginner and advanced wine quiz with instant results and no sign-up.
Malbec quiz
How well do you know Malbec? A free beginner and advanced wine quiz with instant results and no sign-up.
Torrontés quiz
How well do you know Torrontés? A free beginner and advanced wine quiz with instant results and no sign-up.
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