South American Wines
South American Wines
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Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedWith its saturated purple-red colour and multifaceted bouquet of black berries, prunes, black cherries, raspberries and savoury minerals, El Enemigo Malbec 2020 makes a great first impression. The palate is rich, weighty and intense, but has a level of refinement – almost austereness – that is uncommon in Argentinean Malbec. Offering a range of black fruits and red berries with creamy and savoury tones add texture and interest, this gorgeous wine was made to go with roasted red meats, strong wh -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Rich Full Red96 Points – Tim Atkin MW. Only 9,000 bottles of this experimental Malbec were made by the Durigutti Brothers, Hector and Pablo. It is made from five different parcels of vines, defined according to the soil profile: deep clay loam, silt loam, rocky loam, sandy loam and boulder loam. Each parcel is vinified separately in 'concrete eggs' before the final blend is created. The vineyard is at an altitude of 1,050 meters, ensuring good levels of acidity, vital in the production for high quality Malbe
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Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedWith its saturated purple-red colour and multifaceted bouquet of black berries, prunes, black cherries, raspberries and savoury minerals, El Enemigo Malbec 2020 makes a great first impression. The palate is rich, weighty and intense, but has a level of refinement – almost austereness – that is uncommon in Argentinean Malbec. Offering a range of black fruits and red berries with creamy and savoury tones add texture and interest, this gorgeous wine was made to go with roasted red meats, strong wh -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red91 Points - Falstaff. The Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019 isn’t just one of Perfect Cellar’s best Argentinean red wine buys, it’s one of the best wine buys on our entire list. The Catena family are known for their pioneering work in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina and the Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2019 showcases the beauty of such wines perfectly. Produced from Malbec grapes sourced from the La Consulta region of Uco Valley, Mendoza, it manages to combine a huge weight of -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Rich Full Red98 Points - James Suckling. The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020 is one of the jewels in Argentina’s wine crown. It’s produced from vines that are up to 90 years old from the Catena Zapata Family Vineyards, Nicasia and Angélica vineyards, which lie at between 920m and 1095 metres above sea level. With their mix of gravel, loam and clay, these sites provide a wonderfully vivid and varied palate from which the winemakers can work. Such is the diversity that several weeks can pass between harves -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Rich Full Red96 Points – Tim Atkin MW. Only 9,000 bottles of this experimental Malbec were made by the Durigutti Brothers, Hector and Pablo. It is made from five different parcels of vines, defined according to the soil profile: deep clay loam, silt loam, rocky loam, sandy loam and boulder loam. Each parcel is vinified separately in 'concrete eggs' before the final blend is created. The vineyard is at an altitude of 1,050 meters, ensuring good levels of acidity, vital in the production for high quality Malbe -
Country: Chile, Curico ValleyGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red96 Points - Patricio Tapia - Descorchados. A true standout from Chile, Caballo Loco Grand Cru Sagrada Familia 2021 is a rich and expressive red that blends power with finesse. Sourced from the warm Curicó Valley, this wine is bursting with ripe black fruit, dark chocolate, and spice, all wrapped in velvety tannins. Crafted by Valdivieso’s innovative Caballo Loco project, this Grand Cru captures the essence of its terroir while delivering depth, complexity, and a long, satisfying finish. Drink n -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThe Catena family has been at the heart of Argentine wine since 1902, pioneering the search for exceptional vineyard sites along the Andes from north to south. This smooth, characterful red is a textbook example of Argentine Malbec, and a fine showcase of the country’s winemaking craft. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jun 2025) Taste Bold yet balanced, the Pasarisa Malbec delivers ripe black fruit, a touch of violet, and hints of spice and mocha. Smooth tannins and bright acidity keep it fresh and focused. -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red91 Points - Descorchados. Over the last few years, Argentinean Cabernet Franc has got a lot of wine critics very excited. One taste of the Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc and it’s easy to see why. Argentina’s pioneering Catena family could be set to do for Cabernet Franc what they did for Malbec. Made from fruit sourced from the family´s historic high-altitude vineyards (1,090m/3,576ft above sea level) in San Carlos, the sandy loam soils are perfect for Cabernet Franc, delivering sm -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Juicy Lively RedFinca La Mascota were recognised by the IWSC as best Argentine Producer 2014. Vineyards based in Cruz de Piedra, part of the 'Primera Zona', the traditional premium area in Mendoza, their Malbec, aged for 15 months in new French and American oak has lovely, sweet ripe and full-bodied fruit with elegantly balanced oak. Intense purple-red colour with ruby hues. Aromas of black fruits, jam and vanilla, with a subtle liquorice touch. Sweet and full bodied tannins, with a long and pleasant finish. Ex -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full Red96 Points - James Suckling. A fascinating new release from the Catena Institute’s historical vineyard project, The Birth of Cabernet is more than just a name — it’s a tribute to the earliest Cabernet vines planted in Mendoza in the early 20th century. Drawn from old vines in Agrelo, this 2021 is a snapshot of place and time: cool nights, low yields, and a long growing season delivering purity, poise and quiet power. Vivino Rating: 4.4 (May 2025) Wine Press Ratings 96 Points - James Suckling (202 -
Country: Argentina, PatagoniaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedThis lovely refreshing Patagonian malbec originates in the San Patricio del Chañar Valley, Neuquén. Brothers Hector and Pablo are passionate about expressing the characteristics of Argentina’s various terroirs along with freshness and bright, focused fruit. The result is an exceptional Malbec produced by minimal intervention wine making. A fresh and fruit forward Malbec, with smooth tannins and a gentle touch of oak. An absolute treat for Malbec lovers ! Taste Ripe dark fruits and blackberry, wi -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.4%Style: Rich Full Red94 Points - Tim Atkin MW. There were only 5,000 bottles produced of this un-oaked Cabernet Franc, from vineyards situated at over 1,000 metres high. Highly praised by the International Wine Press, this is a medium bodied wine, with a wonderful complexity of herbaceous and dark fruit notes, firm tannins and a fresh acidity. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (September 2025) Wine Press Ratings 94 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2022 Vintage) Taste Refreshing, medium-bodied with firm tannins and grains and fresh acidity. -
Country: Chile, Limari ValleyGrapes: Syrah / ShirazABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedThe Valdivieso Caballo Loco Grand Cru Limari is another of Valdivieso’s flagship wines, one that utilises fruit from their best plantings of Syrah, Carmenere, Malbec, and Pinot Noir grapes. While Limari is one of the finest of Chile’s wine regions, it’s also one of the most inhospitable. Annual rainfall of around 90mm (3.5 inches) combined with poor clay and chalk soils mean that vines struggle and the resulting fruit can be superb. A blend of Syrah, Carmenere, Malbec and Pinot Noir may not soun -
Country: Chile, Aconcagua ValleyGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere, Petit VerdotABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedA benchmark Chilean icon, Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2021 showcases the depth and elegance of the Aconcagua Valley. This Bordeaux-style blend marries ripe cassis and blackberry fruit with notes of cedar, spice and graphite, all framed by fine tannins and vibrant freshness. A wine of poise and ageing potential, it continues the legacy of Errazuriz’s visionary founder. TasteRich and layered, Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve 2021 displays vibrant and defined red and black fruit at the forefront -
Country: Argentina, SaltaGrapes: TorrontesABV: 13%Style: Aromatic Floral WhiteCrafted by Laura Catena, Pasarisa Torrontés showcases the heights this uniquely Argentine grape can reach. Sourced from the high-altitude vineyards of Salta, it’s a refined, modern expression of Torrontés—floral, vibrant and refreshingly dry. A wine that proves elegance and aromatic intensity can go hand in hand. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (Jun 2025) Taste Delicate, elegant and quietly distinguished, offering lifted floral notes of rose petal, bright citrus zest and a subtle, spicy undertone. Fresh and -
Country: Chile, Colchagua ValleyGrapes: CarmenereABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedThe Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta is one of the best Chilean red wines you can buy. The flagship brand of multi-award-winning Valdeviso winery it is crafted from a blend of old vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Syrah in the renowned Apalta region of Chile's Colchagua Valley. Apalta grapes are highly prized by fine wine producers. The region’s Pacific-cooled Mediterranean climate is ideal for producing grapes that are complex, aromatic, fresh-tasting and well-balanced. The poor (apalta mean -
Country: Chile, Aconcagua ValleyGrapes: CarmenereABV: 14.5%Style: Rich Full RedErrazuriz Kai Carmenere 2010 is a richly textured yet vibrant icon Carmenère: dark fruits, savory spice, coffee and dark chocolate notes glide on fine, silky tannins to a long finish. Sourced from elite blocks of the Max V Vineyard and crafted by a pioneering, award-winning team, it embodies Errázuriz’s terroir-driven precision. With 95 JS and 92 WA, plus strong Vivino enthusiasm, Kai 2010 stands as a benchmark Chilean Carmenère that marries depth, freshness, and class in equal measure. TasteA -
Country: Argentina, CatamarcaGrapes: BonardaABV: 14%Style: Smooth Fruity RedBonarda, or Douce Noir in Eastern France, is a great alternative to Malbec that you must try. Argentina's second most planted variety, it is a lovely easy drinking, fresh and fruit driven wine with great colour and notably soft tannins. Taste Deep and bright colour, juicy dark fruits with a soft and supple finish with great structure. About the Producer Durigutti Family Winemakers: Brothers Hector and Pablo are passionate about expressing the characteristics of Argentina’s various terroirs along -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: Cabernet FrancABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedOver the last few years, Argentinean Cabernet Franc has got a lot of wine critics very excited. One taste of the Catena Appellation San Carlos Cabernet Franc and it’s easy to see why. Argentina’s pioneering Catena family could be set to do for Cabernet Franc what they did for Malbec. Made from fruit sourced from the family´s historic high-altitude vineyards (1,090m/3,576ft above sea level) in San Carlos, the sandy loam soils are perfect for Cabernet Franc, delivering small, concentrated grapes t -
Country: Chile, Aconcagua ValleyGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit VerdotABV: 14%Style: Savoury Classic RedSeña 2010 is a classically structured Chilean Bordeaux blend, marrying ripe dark fruits, nuanced spice, and refined tannins. Its pedigree is underscored by visionary, biodynamic winemaking and critical acclaim from both experts and wine enthusiasts alike. A genuine reflection of the Aconcagua Valley’s potential, this wine continues to set the benchmark for premium new world reds. TasteSeña 2010 exudes a deep violet-ruby hue and opens with complex aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, ce -
Country: Chile, Aconcagua ValleyGrapes: Cabernet SauvignonABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedArboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a sophisticated and well-structured Chilean red that seamlessly balances rich black fruits, polished tannins, and depth of flavour. Crafted with care by a sustainability-minded estate encircled by native forests, the wine captures the Aconcagua Valley’s essence. Critical acclaim and a solid Vivino score underscore its poise and expressive character, making it an appealing choice for lovers of elegant, modern Cabernet Sauvignon. TasteThis Cabernet Sauvignon unv -
Country: Argentina, MendozaGrapes: MalbecABV: 14%Style: Rich Full Red98 Points - James Suckling. The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020 is one of the jewels in Argentina’s wine crown. It’s produced from vines that are up to 90 years old from the Catena Zapata Family Vineyards, Nicasia and Angélica vineyards, which lie at between 920m and 1095 metres above sea level. With their mix of gravel, loam and clay, these sites provide a wonderfully vivid and varied palate from which the winemakers can work. Such is the diversity that several weeks can pass between harvesRegular Price£503.70Fine Wine Case Offer - 15% OFF£428.15 -
Country: Argentina, Uco ValleyGrapes: ChardonnayABV: 13%Style: Classy Complex WhiteZuccardi Fosil San Pablo Chardonnay 2021 is a chiselled, mineral white from Argentina’s high Andes, exuding citrus, chalk, and freshness. Crafted by a leading innovator in the country, it combines terroir-driven precision with top critical and Vivino acclaim - showcasing the world-class potential of Uco Valley Chardonnay. TasteFosil San Pablo Chardonnay 2021 offers crystalline citrus purity, with aromas of confit lemon, lime curd, and white peach. On the palate, it is taut and mineral-driven, co -
Country: Chile, Aconcagua ValleyGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere, Petit VerdotABV: 13.5%Style: Rich Full RedSeña 2020 is the result of Chilean ambition and craftsmanship: a sophisticated, multi-layered red with expressive fruit, balsamic and spicy notes, and beautifully woven tannins. Produced by visionary pioneers in a biodynamic, sustainably farmed vineyard in the Aconcagua Valley, it consistently garners top international awards and boasts a stellar Vivino score. A true benchmark for Chilean fine wine that showcases the country's ability to challenge the world's best. TasteA deep and appealing garn -
Country: Chile, Aconcagua ValleyGrapes: Syrah / Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Malbec, Petit VerdotABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedRocas de Seña 2021 is a beautifully layered and expressive Chilean red, offering delicate fruit, a silken texture, and great finesse, all underpinned by the unique rocky soils of the Aconcagua Valley. Produced by the innovative Seña estate using some of the region's finest parcels and a thoughtful blend of grape varieties, this wine displays both precision and a sense of place. Recognised with top critic ratings and celebrated by wine lovers for its quality and drinkability, Rocas de Seña 2021 i
