My top three

Paz Levinson

Gen del Alma, Crua Chan Gualta Malbec, Gualtallary 2016

The nose instantly seduces with a mixture of fresh and crunchy dark cassis and blueberries. On the palate, it’s an impressive wine, dry with a nervy acidity, bright with pristine fruit, just like on the nose. It’s one of the best Malbecs there is. 97 Drink 2017-2024

Susana Balbo, Signature Malbec, Altamira 2015

This is about dark fruit complexity, lifted by spice notes of cloves and nutmeg. The tannins are stunning, fine-grained, giving a beautiful texture. A lesson in elegance. 97 Drink 2017-2025

Finca Sophenia, Malbec, Gualtallary 2016

What a wine for the price! The palate is energetic with an electric acidity combined with chalky texture. Austere and elegant, it’s a model of Gualtallary. 96 Drink 2017-2024