The best luxurious malbec red wines from Mendoza, Argentina worth trying right now. With over 1,000 wineries in the region, we’ve rounded up a few excellent vino options to try this season.

The Mendoza Wine Region Mendoza, now a popular wine tourism region, lies in the western central part of Argentina. Virtually all Mendoza wineries produce a 100% Malbec varietal wine.

2015 Achaval Ferrer Malbec Finca Altamira Mendoza ($130) Achaval Ferrer's single-vineyard Malbecs have become benchmarks over the years, and this particular bottling is in a great place right now.

Sourced from estate vineyards in Mendoza, this wine benefits from high-altitude terroir. Atrevida malbec is crafted from fruit grown at elevations of around 4,000 feet at the foot of the Andes.

Achaval Ferrer 2016 Finca Mirador Malbec Mendoza Argentina Grapes for this fantastic wine are grown in the Mirador vineyard, which was planted in 1921 and sits at an altitude of 2,300 feet.

Bodegas Esmeralda Malbec Mendoza Catena Lunlunta Vineyards 1999 $ ## Serious Malbec. Dense, with a brooding feel to the smoky … To see the full review and rating become a member of WineSpectator.com ...

Located in the foothills of the Andes, the city of Mendoza in western Argentina offers easy access to hundreds of vineyards, world-class resorts, and incredible natural beauty. And if you like a ...

The first generation of Malbec red wines from Argentina to make a serious impact on the American market were relatively inexpensive bottlings from Mendoza; they generally hit their stride in the ...