Chapter 5 of 6

Where to find the best

A few honest pointers for buying with confidence rather than guessing:

Read the region, not just the grape. “Malbec” tells you the variety; Luján de Cuyo, Uco Valley or Salta on the label tells you the style. That second word is the one that decides what's in the glass.

Where to find the best
Up next, Chapter 6 of 6 There is a difference between tasting Malbec and standing in the vineyard that grew it, glass in hand, the Andes filling the window. Read Chapter 6: A short history →