How to serve Argentine wine
The quiet secret that costs nothing and changes everything: the right temperature, the right glass, and a few minutes of air.
You have chosen a beautiful bottle of Argentine wine. Here is the quiet secret that costs nothing and changes everything: how you serve it matters almost as much as what you bought. The right temperature, the right glass and a few minutes of air can take the same bottle from “nice” to “wow.” None of this is fussy or expensive — here is everything you actually need to know.
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01Temperature
Temperature: the single biggest mistake If you fix one thing, fix this.
Leer el capítulo 1 →Glassware
Forget the cabinet full of specialist glasses.
Leer el capítulo 2 →Decanting
Decanting pouring the wine into another vessel before serving does two jobs: it gives the wine air (softening young tannins and waking up…
Leer el capítulo 3 →Storage
Better still: taste it at the source.
Leer el capítulo 4 →Respuestas rápidas
What temperature should I serve Malbec?
Around 16–18°C (61–64°F) — cooler than room temperature. Most people serve Malbec too warm, which makes the alcohol stand out. Chilling it for 20–30 minutes in the fridge first lets the fruit and freshness show.
Should Argentine white wine like Torrontés be served very cold?
Cold but not ice-cold — around 8–11°C (46–52°F). If it is too cold, you mute Torrontés's floral aromatics. Let the glass warm slightly in your hand and the perfume opens up.
Do I need special wine glasses?
No. One good medium-to-large all-purpose glass serves almost everything. The principle is simple: bigger bowls for bold reds like Malbec, smaller ones for delicate whites — and always hold the glass by the stem to avoid warming the wine.
Should I decant Malbec?
Young, structured Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon benefit from 30–60 minutes of decanting, which softens tannins and opens the aromas. Old wines should be decanted only gently to remove sediment, and most whites and everyday wines don't need it.
Can I put ice in my wine?
It's best not to — ice dilutes the wine and dulls its aromas. To chill a bottle quickly, use a bucket of ice and water or a chiller sleeve instead.