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Buy Argentinian wine online in Australia at Whisky Wine Sake. Argentina means Malbec — the French grape that found its true home a hemisphere away, in vineyards planted higher than almost anywhere on earth.
Altitude is everything
Mendoza, in the Andes' rain shadow, grows Malbec between 800 and 1,500 metres — intense sunshine by day, cold mountain nights that preserve acidity and perfume. The result is unmistakable: deep violet colour, plush blackberry and plum, velvet tannin and a floral lift the grape never achieved in France. Sub-regions like the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo are producing genuinely fine wine, while entry-level Mendoza Malbec remains one of the best-value reds in the shop. Look out too for aromatic white Torrontés and increasingly serious Cabernet Franc.
Malbec was born for beef — Argentina's national pairing exists for a reason. Compare with Chilean neighbours or browse all South American wine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Malbec taste like?
Ripe blackberry and plum with violet florals, cocoa and soft, velvety tannin — fuller than Merlot, plusher than Shiraz, and immediately likeable.
Why did Malbec succeed in Argentina but fade in France?
Mendoza's dry, high-altitude climate ripens Malbec fully and reliably — something Bordeaux's damp weather rarely managed. The grape simply found a better home.
Is Argentinian wine good value?
Outstanding — $25 buys a Malbec that drinks like twice the price, and even the icon wines undercut equivalent French or Australian labels.
Do you deliver Argentinian wine across Australia?
Yes — fast, secure delivery Australia-wide, free shipping on NSW orders over $150, and click and collect from our Enmore Road store in Sydney.