Top 5 Wines in Buenos Aires

Finding the top wines in Buenos Aires can be an herculean job, even for the pure of heart. It’s a tradition to buy wine to bring home from Buenos Aires, as visiting the ‘Paris of the South’ without sampling its many wine shops would be a great shame. You know which friends and family members you want to present with a tasty bottle of Argentine wine, all that’s left to decide is which one. We've provided you with a few tips on the top wines to bring home from Buenos Aires. [caption id="attachment_2881" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Best wines to bring home from Buenos Aires / source[/caption]

1. Best Argentine Malbec Wines in 2013:

[caption id="attachment_2882" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Even the experts can't choose just one one as the best, so we also chose a few to help you enjoy your visit to Buenos Aires / source[/caption] As there are simply too many to choose from, we've narrowed it down to the best Argentine Malbec wines in 2013, according to the Argentina Wine Awards: 2012 Trivento Reserve Malbec, $11 2011 Vida y Alma Malbec, $13-20 2011 Don Miguel Gascon Reserve Malbec, $21 2010 Bramere Appellation Valle de Uco Malbec, $40 2010 Terrazas Malbec Single Vineyard Las Compuertas, about $49

2. Best Wine Under $10:

[caption id="attachment_2883" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Norton is a Bodega known for their good and reasonably-priced wines / source[/caption] The Wine Enthusiast made a list of the best wines to buy for under $10 and an Argentine wine made it to first place in 2012! The very reasonably priced Norton Malbec 2011, from the Bodega Norton, is made entirely of Malbec grapes in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.

3. Best Cost Vs. Quality Wine:

[caption id="attachment_2884" align="aligncenter" width="540"] There's nothing better than an extensive wine tasting with a group of friends to find the best wine in Buenos Aires!  / source[/caption]

This is a very personal choice, but after a few discussions (and drunken arguments) between our team, we finally came up with a suggestion of the best wine to bring home from Buenos Aires in terms of price vs. quality.

And the winner is… Luigi Bosca Malbec! It’s a rich and delicious wine which truly complements the famous Argentine steak and costs just $16.

4. Best Wine for Beginners:

[caption id="attachment_2893" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Even on a hot day, a good wine can be the perfect drink for you, such as a light and cold sparkling wine on a hot Buenos Aires summer afternoon / source[/caption] Many people travel to Buenos Aires without ever having tasted wine in their lives. If you’re still fairly new to wine, then something soft and sweet is probably best for you. What not try HOM Sparkling Wine, from Anuva Wines, a wonderfully sweet rosé.

5. Best Alternative Wine From the Malbec:

[caption id="attachment_2886" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Use your meals between tours to try different sorts of wines / source[/caption] Argentina has an excellent variety of wines, some of which are overlooked by those who only consider the traditional Malbec. You can opt for a Torrontés, such as Las Moras Pacha Mama Torrontés, a white wine produced in the San Juan Province, which recently won a bronze medal in an international wine contest. The above suggestions are usually enough to please wine lovers all over the globe. However, everyone’s tastes are different and you may find you prefer a bottle which hasn't been listed. For this reason, why not carry out a wine tasting during your time here in the capital, to find out which wine most satisfies your taste buds.

Visit our website to book your wine tasting now, or to see more tours and activities in Buenos Aires.

By Pedro Rocha | Edited by Camilla Day