Argentine Wine: From a Light Kiss to a Blazing Heat.

It doesn't matter how strong it is, what matters is how much passion there is.

🍇 What is the strength of Argentine wine?

Argentines don't measure wine by degrees. They measure it by time, sun, and history. From the cool winds of Patagonia to the sultry valleys of Mendoza, the strength of the wine here increases with the sun, altitude, and character. But if we speak in terms of numbers, Argentine wines cover the entire spectrum: from a light 8% for white Toronetes to a dense 15.5% for reserve Malbecs.

🌿 Torrontés from Salta ABV: 8–9% Taste: light, aromatic, floral. Where it's made: Salta's high-altitude vineyards (up to 1,700 m above sea level). This isn't just a white wine—it's a breath of altitude. Its aroma recalls jasmine, peach, and the morning breeze in the Cafayate Valley. 🫧 Ideal with: aperitifs, fruit, light salads.

🍏 Chenin Blanc, San Rafael / Mendoza ABV: 10.5–11% Taste: minerality, citrus, slight tartness. Born under the Mendoza sun, yet retaining the coolness of the Andean nights. Its balance is like an Argentine melody: not a single superfluous note. 🫧 Ideal pairing: seafood, white fish, light appetizers.

🍇 Bonarda, Mendoza / San Juan ABV: 12.5–13% Taste: Red berries, light spices, silky texture. This wine is like a tango: soft, lively, sensual. At night in Mendoza, it warms you better than a blanket, and during the day, it sparkles in every glass. 🫧 Ideal for: pasta, cheeses, chicken, and good company.

🍷 Malbec Reserva, Mendoza / Uco Valley

• ABV: 14–15% Taste: ripe cherry, chocolate, smoke. Malbec is the heart of Argentina. It's more than just a wine—it's a character. Every sip is like a sunset's kiss: hot, deep, and a little dangerous. 🫧 Perfect for: beef, barbecue, and campfire evenings.

🍯 Fortified Malbec / Mistela Argentina ABV: 17–20% Taste: caramel, fig, spices, dried grapes. These wines were created to outlast the ocean and time. Today, they are served with cheeses, desserts, and long conversations under the southern sky. 🫧 Ideal for: nights when the world outside is silent.

For a 12% ABV wine, one glass (150 ml) equals one standard serving. But with Malbec Reserva (15%) or port, half is enough. 💡 The higher the ABV, the smaller the glass, but the more intense the experience.

☀️ Altitude and sun. The higher the vineyard, the less moisture and more sugar in the grapes. 

🌬️ Dry climate. Less rain means more concentrated flavor. 

🍇 Yeast selection. Modern winemakers use resistant cultures capable of withstanding up to 16% alcohol. 

🌎 Warmth of the soil. The climate is getting hotter, meaning stronger wines.