Chapter 1
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Beef empanadas & Malbec
- When the empanada is savory and meaty, reach for a red — Bonarda for everyday, Malbec for the classic match.
- When the empanada is sweet, spicy, vegetable, cheesy or seafood, reach for a white — and let it be Torrontés.
- When in doubt, ask where the empanada is from. The local grape is almost always the right answer.
- And keep things at the right temperature — see our serving guide for the small habits that change the bottle.
For the deeper logic across an entire meal — provoleta, asado, dessert and all — see our full asado pairing guide. And if you are new to Argentine wine, the beginner's guide is the place to start.
