Antigal Uno Malbec
Malbec, the grape that put the Argentine wine industry on the map, is one of my favorites, and I was so thrilled to be able to try a bottle from the fabulous Antigal Winery & Estates of the Uco Valley in Argentina.
Antigal Uno Malbec 2020: a limited-edition single vineyard wine that reflects the essence of the Antigal and the terroir of Mendoza. This wine also received 90 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine and was rated a “Best Buy”.
My Review of Antigal Uno Malbec 2020
A beautiful example of how this Southwestern French grape variety shines when grown in the foothills on the Andes. A deep ruby, it first greets you with aromas of wild raspberries and blackberries, rich dark plum, violet, and soft vanilla, chocolate, tobacco and toast from the 10 months maturation in French and American oak. On the palate, the ripe, juicy fruit flavors are balanced by the fresh acidity of high altitude grapes, paired with rich, well integrated tannins smooth, supple, and long finish. At around $15, this wine is a great value and would pair well with a grilled steak with chimichurri sauce this summer!
New World Winery of the Year 2023
Antigal Winery & Estates was named New World Winery of the Year 2023, an award given to the most outstanding winery located outside the U.S. and Europe. This prestigious recognition from a leading industry authority marks a significant milestone for the family-owned winery.
At the 24th Wine Star Awards honoring global wine innovators, Antigal stood out as the sole nominee in the coveted Best New World Winery category. Jessica Vargas, a Wine Enthusiast journalist, noted Antigal’s role in elevating the Uco Valley with its signature Malbec and diverse wines. The fierce competition in this category included top wineries from New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.
More About Antigal Winery & Estates
Antigal was established in 1897, making it one of the oldest wineries in Mendoza still in production. It entered the US market in 2007 and in 2011 the signature Malbec Uno wine was first recognized for its quality by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
Antigal Winery in Argentina
Winemaker Miriam Gomez
One last thing about Antigal – it has a female winemaker, Miriam Gomez! As you know I am all about supporting women in the wine world. A Mendoza native, Miriam holds Bachelor degrees, in food science from the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo and in enology from Mendoza’s Universidad J. A. Maza where she also earned a postgraduate diploma in viticultural and enological quality.
Miriam Gomez, winemaker of Antigal Winery & Estates
For more information about Antigal, please visit antigal.com
To learn more about Argentine wines and the history of Malbec grapes, read my article Malbec and Torrontes: Argentina’s Red and White Wine “Gems”.
