Argentina — wine

Luján de Cuyo

Argentina's first Denominación de Origen Controlada and Mendoza's most prestigious sub-region, situated at 900–1100m elevation on the Andean piedmont with ancient Malbec vines planted by immigrant families producing wines of remarkable concentration, complexity and longevity. The high altitude, diurnal temperature variation and alluvial soils create ideal conditions for Argentina's signature variety.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Concentrated and powerful with exceptional fruit purity; Malbec showing its finest Andean character
2022 Structured and age-worthy with fine tannins and depth; classic Luján profile
2021 Elegant and precise; widely considered one of Luján de Cuyo's finest vintages in a decade
2020 Rich and generous with velvety tannins; approachable young but built to age
2019 Classic Luján de Cuyo character; intense, mineral and destined for long cellaring
2018 Consistent quality; elegant Malbec with good structure and ageing potential.
2017 Excellent growing conditions; wines of unusual freshness for such concentration.