1/9/2024 0 Comments Best malbec wine 2022![]() ![]() The winery currently has 703 planted hectares located in the best areas of Mendoza where the ideal climate and soil combination for each estate was carefully assessed to ensure the most faithful expression of each terroir. On the palate, it has great concentration, marked acidity where its silky tannins stand out, is very elegant and has great aging potential.ĭoña Paula, a winery that produces premium wines, was established in 1997 in Mendoza and is considered an estate winery since 100 per cent of the grapes used to produce their wines come from their own vineyards. ![]() On the nose, it presents aromas of violets, black fruits, great freshness and spicy notes. Los Indios Parcel Malbec, selected as the best Malbec, is made in exceptional vintages with limited batches, having an intense purplish-red colour with black reflections. It is these climatic conditions that result in stunning wines that are intense but elegant, with abundant silk-textured tannins, aromatic overtones, crushed orange-coloured roses and hints of acacia honey. Specifically, of the 10 masters awarded in the 2022 edition of the contest, seven remained in Argentine hands, maintaining the country's dominance with the Malbec grape.ĭoña Paula Los Indios Parcel 2019 by Doña Paula Wines is produced from vineyards at Finca Los Indios located in the Altamira area of San Carlos, Valle de Uco (Uco Valley) known for its cooler climate. ![]() Notwithstanding the fact that labels from other countries, two French and one South African, achieved scores greater than 97 on a scale of 100 (achieving master status), most of the reds that obtained the master awards are Argentine. With an expert judging panel composed exclusively of masters of wine, master sommeliers and senior buyers, the rigorous adjudication process ensures only the very best varietals are selected as respective category winners, garnering medals from bronze through to gold.įor the world's wine consumer, Malbec is synonymous with Argentina in fact, the country is often referred to using the '3 Ms': Maradona, Messi & Malbec! The success achieved by this red variety in the last 20 years has not only created a direct association with our country in the global imagination, but has even encouraged other countries to turn to Malbec-focused production. The Global Malbec Masters series of tastings competitions is designed to reward the very best Malbecs in the world, ranging from the mountains of Mendoza and Chile's Maipo Valley to the châteaux of Cahors. In last week's Thursday Food we featured the first of the two, Pyros Vineyard Limestone Hill Malbec 2018 and today we are introducing Doña Paula Los Indios Parcel 2019, produced by Doña Paula Wines from vineyards located in Mendoza's Uco Valley. In the end, two wines stood above all others, in the exclusive high-end category, with their selection as the world's best Malbecs for 2022 from a very strong field of exceptional wines. From left: Doña Paula Estate Black Edition Red Wine, Doña Paula Estate Malbec and Doña Paula Altitude Series 1100 Red Blend (Photo: Doña Paula)Īrgentina's wines were dominant across all categories at the 2022 Global Malbec Masters contest, hosted by British publication The Drink Business, with more than 70 of the country's labels winning medals. ![]()
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