9 Best Value Argentinian Malbecs

9 Best Value Malbec

When we sell Argentinian wine to the world, we talk about unique wine regions and climate, about the power of Malbec, about some very interesting varieties that we are producing, among other virtues. However, something that is really unique about our wines when compared to some other New World wines is the value.

Compared to other wines, Malbecs provide above the average value. People from around the world seek the fruit, drinkability and easy texture when they are selecting an Argentine Malbec, and it almost always delivers.

And if we are talking about our high-end wines, you can get a worldwide acclaimed Malbec for $30 or $40 dollars, the same price that you can get for an average Cabernet Sauvignon from Nava Valley, Pinot Noir from France or Barolo from Italy.

Below, a totally subjective list of Great Values Malbecs starters from the VinoApp team, after blindly tasting and rating more than 600 bottles. If you haven’t tried an Argentinian Malbec yet, then you know where to start.

Finca Ambrosia Viña Única Malbec

1) Finca Ambrosia Viña Unica Malbec – $20

This is a fantastic Malbec from Gualtallary, Uco ValleyMendoza). Great aroma palette, awesome drinkability. It is produced using high-quality grapes from their estate at 1,250 meters high, with around 15 months of French oak aging. The blend includes 5% of Cabernet Franc that heightens concentration granting complexity and adding spicy notes.

Sunal Salvaje Malbec

2) Sunal Salvaje Malbec – $18

A wild and modern Malbec from Pucará, Salta, among the Calchaqui Valleys that Agustín Lanus uses to walk, drive and horse ride. This producer, known for its endless pursuit of new terroirs, makes this a great value with strong character, herbal and spicy notes, fruit and just the right amount of acidity.

Matervini Tinto

3) Matervini Tinto – $25

Entry-level Malbec from this worldwide acclaimed winery where Santiago Achával and Roberto Cipresso keep searching the new face of this variety. “After Malbec, more Malbec, they say”. However, they add a bit of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to this wine crafted-in Chacayes (a brand new subzone from Uco Valley at 1,100m), which gives structure, nerve and elegance. It has a very interesting palette with floral, fruity, mineral, spicy and microbial notes. It is a sharp and fresh wine.

Durigutti Malbec Clasico

4) Durigutti Clásico Malbec – $13

Entry-level of Durigutti Winemakers. It is one of those old reliable Malbecs you can find vintage after vintage, with an awesome value. Every classic characteristic of this variety can be found in this wine, it is elegant, friendly and very drinkable. A universal Malbec for every day opening.

Abras Malbec

5) Abras Malbec – $12

With Karim Mussi’s seal, this Malbec is the perfect wine to start digging in wines from Salta. This producer from Mendoza (please, do yourself a favor and know his other projects: Altocedro and Alandes) offers this entry-level Malbec with grapes from Cafayate that will give you the ‘by the book’ recipe for this variety-zone combination: fruit, power, structure and spiciness.

Familia Furlotti Malbec

6) Familia Furlotti Malbec – $13

This is a perfect choice to pick from Mendoza’s book. Entry-level wine from Familia Furlotti, 4th generation of one of the most iconic wine families in Argentina. A blend from Uco Valley and Maipu which delivers flowers and fruits, silkiness at the palette, elegant but bold and fresh. Perfect pairing for a roast brief!

Doña Paula Seleccion de Bodega

7) Selección de Bodega Malbec –  $14

If we talk about Malbec, Doña Paula is one of the actual references in Argentina. They not only make some awesome wines from this variety but also are deeply involved in the research of this strain.
2015 is the first vintage for ‘Selección de Bodega’ (Winery Selection) to be crafted with 100% Malbec from Gualtallary.

Fresh, fruity and silky Malbec, with Gualtallary´s typical texture. What else can you ask?

Check on VinoApp: http://vinoapp.co/wines/5bd3637f7ffd062e6704c09e

Pyros Malbec

8) Pyros Single Vineyard –$14

A powerful Malbec from Pedernal Valley (San Juan province – 1,400 meters), one of the most highlighted zones during the last years in Argentina. Black fruit, balsamic profile, full-bodied yet fresh.

Malbec de Angeles

9) Malbec de Angeles – $15

Entry-level by Viña 1924, it is the original and classic Malbec which was born with the project almost two decades ago. From Vistalba, Lujan de Cuyo, it has a super elegant profile, silkiness and flowers in every taste. It also has fruity & well-integrated oak notes with balance and awesome drinkability. One of those Malbec to start from!