Description

Based on a three-week fact-finding trip to the country in February and March 2026, my 2026 Argentina Report is my thirteenth annual guide to the world’s sixth-largest wine-producing nation. At 287 pages and over 90,000 words, it’s a comprehensive, in-depth overview of the country’s dynamic and ever-evolving wine industry.

All in all, I tasted more than 1,615 different wines from 261 producers. In the interests of brevity, I have concentrated on the 1,205 labels that scored 90 points or more. Reflecting the quality of what I sampled, a record 171 brands – my wines of the year – scored 95 points or more. One wine received a perfect 100 point score, three achieved 99 points and five 98.

Despite some tricky recent vintages, and testing economic and logistical challenges, Argentina’s top wines continue to improve. The 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024 vintages are all very good to outstanding. And the just-completed 2026 harvest could be historic.

As well as my tasting notes, the report includes my annual classification of the best 250 producers, my winemakers, wines and bodegas of the year, an in-depth discussion of the national and international wine scene, maps, photographs taken in the region and tips on where to eat and drink. It’s the most complete report in English on Argentinian wine, as well as a love letter to one of my favourite countries.