Argentina — wine

Neuquén Wine Region

Patagonia's frontier wine region where altitude, cold nights, and pristine desert air push varietal expression to extremes. Malbec, Pinot Noir, and aromatic whites thrive at the 39th parallel where continental conditions create wines of tension and purity.

Year Rating Notes
2024 Cold Patagonian conditions preserved acidity; Malbec showing tension.
2023 Benchmark Neuquén vintage; cold nights and warm days ideal.
2022 Some frost events; selections from best sites showed well.
2021 Outstanding Patagonian conditions; wines of great purity.
2020 Classic growing season; Pinot Noir particularly impressive.
2019 Strong vintage; Malbec from altitude sites showing complexity.
2018 Variable; desert vineyards handled heat better than expected.