Winery: Manos Negras. Origin: Mendoza (Cuyo). Grad. 13.9%. A Malbec that from the hand of the oenologist Alejando Sejanovich wants to express in this wine the stony soil of the Manos Negras vineyards in Paraje Altamira, a soil that allows to produce grapes of an exceptional concentration. An intense Malbec with non-aggressive tannins, and that marked minerality that is the result of being able to bring the soil of this area of Mendoza from the vine to the bottle. Manos Negras is one of the wineries to keep an eye on as in recent years they have been producing spectacular wines that have not gone unnoticed.

Winery: Catena Zapata. Origin: Mendoza (Cuyo). Grad. 13.5%. The Catena wines are the result of special cuts of different vineyards of the Catena family, made by Laura Catena, fourth generation of winemakers, and Alejandro Vigil, chief enologist of Catena Zapata and one of the most talented winemakers of the world. Although Catena wines can be consumed right away, they have been shown to have a wonderful aging potential of between ten and twenty years. After several decades of study and research on the different high altitude microclimates of Mendoza, the Catena family has identified the best areas for planting the family's vineyards. This wine, made from these historic vineyards (Lunlunta; El Cepillo, Eugenio Bustos; Gualtallary), is a Malbec with a unique character, excellent typicality, balance and concentration. We highly recommend it with our not spicy Argentine Empanadas of Angus but also to accompany a veal-based dinner or for a barbecue with friends who appreciate a quality wine.

Winery: Ojo de Agua. Origin: Medoza (Cuyo). Grad. 14%. From wine rock star Marcelo Pelleriti - the only Argentine to date to have made a 100-point wine - we couldn't expect anything less. All that an authentic Malbec must have: a full, lively and transparent perfume that fills the mouth with abundant aromas of fresh berries. Robust on the palate, this pleasant and fruity Malbec is 100% organic and an expression of the excellence of the famous Primera Zona. (AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER)

Winery: Enemigo Wines. Origin: Mendoza (Valle de Uco). Grad. 14%. From the genius of Ale Vigil and Adrianna Catena comes El Enemigo, a Malbec with a long and elegant finish, rich and concentrated on the nose and full-bodied on the palate. This Malbec has the particularity of being "cut" with very small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, something that will make it unique. Although this Malbec can accompany most of our empanadas, we invite you to enjoy it in a dinner of roast venison, wild boar or in an "asado" with friends who appreciate a special wine like this.

Winery: Catena Zapata. Origin: Mendoza (Cuyo). Grad. 13.9%. Ten centuries of life, death and rebirth. A wine that, no matter the vintage, is born on almost 100-year-old vineyards, a Malbec that in the vintage we offer you was evaluated with 99pt by James Suckling, therefore it is a wine that also acquires value over time. Only for true wine lovers or those who, on a very special occasion, want to toast to life and rebirth.

Winery: Catena Zapata. Provenance: Parcella Mundus Bacillus Terrae, Adrianna Vineyard located in Gualtallary, Tupungato Alto, Valle de Uco, Mendoza (Cuyo). Grad. 14%. This is probably one of the best if not the best Malbec that Mendoza has to offer. The Adrianna vineyard, located at an altitude of 1390 meters above sea level, bears the name of the youngest daughter of Nicolás Catena Zapata. The soils of this plot are composed of calcium carbonate and marine fossils that covered the region millions of years ago. The limestone layers provide good drainage and are rich in rhizobacteria, the microorganisms that help the vine root resist stress and absorb nutrients. Hence the term "mundus bacillus terrae" or "elegant microbes of the earth". A wine with aromatic hints of blackberries, smoky touches and salty memories. On the palate it is markedly mineral and of great tension. The tannins are abundant and this wine has an aging potential that well exceeds 20 years. This vintage is characterized by greater freshness and lower yields due to the El Niño meteorological phenomenon, which caused a lower production. Less than 3,000 of these bottles remain in the world.

Winery: Bodega Malma. Origin: Patagonia (Neuquen). Grad. 14%. The harsh climate of Patagonia is not always a bad thing as it means that the yield of the vine is low and health is extraordinary. This Malbec presents itself to the nose with a set of ripe red fruits and cherries. On the palate you can appreciate summer fruits, gentle tannins that provide a deep and velvety finish. But the reality is that there is much more behind this wine, there is a family (the Viola) who have decided to go back to their origins and bring Patagonian wines to the world. You don’t want to miss this incredible wine.

Winery: Bodega Noemía. Origin: Patagonia (Mainqué, Rio Negro). Grad. 14%. A wine with an aging potential of ten years in the bottle, a wine that experts believe should be decanted an hour before tasting, a Malbec elaborated by the prestigious oenologist Hans Vinding-Diers. This wine expressed Patagonia in a wonderful way, no doubt super recommendable even beyond our very good empanadas. For some it is the best malbec on the market in terms of quality-price ratio.

Winery: Vallisto. Origin: Salta (Valles Calchaquíes). Grad. 13.5%. A decidedly Argentine wine that comes from vineyards planted in 1898. The Criolla grape is the strain that the "Vallistos", the residents of the Calchaquíes Valleys, received from the Jesuits in the 16th century to produce the wines that were then used in the Catholic rite of the Mass. The vineyards of Uva Criolla di Vallisto are located at over 2600 meters above sea level. A light wine but with character, a "white wine disguised as a red".

Winery: Vallisto. Origin: Salta (NOA). Grad. 14%. Coming from the Quebrada de San Luis, where the soils are deep and rich, this intensely colored Malbec sees a third of new wood but is not overly affected by it. Vallisto Malbec has a very classic label, a classic Salta con Freshness profile, expressing conditions in a balanced and subtle way. The wine is ripe and round, with a lush palate. The blackberry and blueberry fruit flavors are complemented by a fresh acidity and a light cinnamon spice.Pancho Lavaque, uno dei principali artefici di questa creatura ed enologo di quinta generazione, raccomanda abbinare El Vallisto Malbec particolarmente con la nostra Empanada Salteña.

Winery: Vallisto. Origin: Salta (Cafayate). Grad. 13%. The Torrontés strain is grown only in Argentina and has found its true and finest expression in Cafayate. The Torrontés di Vallisto vineyards are located at over 1900 meters above sea level. on the west side of the valley. A wine to drink cold and that is the perfect accompaniment for those Empanadas that are spicy such as Salteña, Pollo al Verdeo and Spicy Angus as to name a few.

Winery: Otronia. Origin: Patagonia (Sarmiento Chubut). Grad. 13.1%. This Pinot Noir comes from the most extreme vineyard in Argentine Patagonia on the 45th parallel, in the heart of the steppe, on the shores of Lake Musters, formerly called Otrón. From organic vineyards, extreme, exposed to frost and strong winds, which give the grapes great character, on a wide variety of soils, this new project of the Bulgheroni family is born. A Pinot Noir of great freshness and purity, with a lot of identity, wild, spicy. An ideal wine to be enjoyed during an aperitif with friends with us among excellent empanadas, an ideal wine to be enjoyed at home with an excellent slow-baked lamb.

Winery: Ojo de Agua. Origin: Medoza (Cuyo). Grad. 14.5%. "A blend of Merlot that tries to be bold and unique. If you are looking for a soft and shy wine, this is not for you." This is how this 45% Merlot blend is presented; 40% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon which expresses the vision of a rock winemaker like Marcelo Pelleriti and his team. Different, distinct, profound: a rebellious Merlot with a cause.

Winery: Ojo de Agua. Origin: Medoza (Cuyo). Grad. 14.5%. This 50% Malbec and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon blend is curated by winemakers Marcelo Pelleriti and Noelia Gonzalez. The grapes come from the Ojo de Agua ranch, located in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo in the province of Mendoza at 1,100 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Andes mountain range. It is born in an indigenous alluvial soil and is cultivated in a 15-year-old organic vineyard, with a high density of vines and low yield. A drip irrigation ensures that each plant receives the exact amount of water it needs. Organic Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are carefully selected in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, an area known as the mecca for grape production in Argentina. It has a ruby ​​red color, with sparkling purple reflections. From the manual Fruity aromas of Malbec such as blueberries and, shortly after, black currants and cloves, characteristic of Cabernet. A structured wine with strong tannins and good acidity. Marcelo Pelleriti really likes the idea of ​​pairing this Puro with our spicy meat Empanada and, why not, some veggie ones too. (AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER)

Winery: Vinos de Potrero. Provenance: Gualtallary, Mendoza (Cuyo). Grad. 13%. It is a 100% Pinot Noir wine from Gualtallary, the heart of the Valle de Uco. It is characterized by being a ruby red wine with reddish reflections, the nose has a high presence of fresh red fruits, it can be perceived as elegant and sensual, with a great balance on the palate. Refines for 6 months in second and third use oak barrels. Ideal to accompany vegetarian, vegan Empanadas and those of chicken with green sauce and chicken with red onion and basil. If, on the other hand, you want to take it home, you can enjoy it very well with risottos, summer salads, semi-hard cheeses, pasta with delicate sauces and dishes whose power does not overshadow the subtleties of this great vine.

Winery: Vinos de Potrero. Provenance: Gualtallary, Mendoza (Cuyo). Grad. 14.5%. Recognized wine critic James Suckling describes it as follows: "Aromas of violet, pine, cedar and blackberry. It is medium-bodied with elegant tannins and fresh acidity. Luscious and fragrant with persistent notes of lavender on the finish. Delicious to enjoy right now. ". We are talking about a grape that has shown a spectacular adaptability in the heights of Mendoza. This cabernet franc was planted in 2015, on the stony and limestone soils of Gualtallary, north of the Uco Valley. It is a vibrant, juicy wine, delicious in its freshness, nervous in its tannins that unfold in the mouth supporting a structure that, although light, is taut and fibrous. To be enjoyed with both our Meat Empanadas and Pork Empanadas.

Winery: Enemigo Wines. Origin: Gualtallary, Mendoza (Valle de Uco). Grad. 13.5%. This is a flagship chardonnay, with notes of dried apple, pear peel, crushed stone and peach. Fresh, with the contribution of limestone and chalk typical of the Gualtallary terroir, the result is an aromatic Chardonnay that is remarkably velvety on the palate, almost creamy in consistency. Long and tasty finish for this wine to which James Suckling gave 97pt. (AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER)

Winery: Rutini Wines. Provenance: Mendoza, La Consulta, Valle de Uco (Cuyo). Grad. 13.5%. A blend of the hand of Lic. Mariano Di Paola, an oenologist of clear Italian origins who has been recognized by specialized magazines as one of the 30 best in the world. This elegant wine expresses its best 6 years after bottling and can accompany not only the typical Argentine grilled and obviously the Empanadas, but also the most typical Italian dishes including agnolotti, sorrentini and lasagna. It is presented in the glass with an intense ruby red color. The duo of vines of French origin results in a harmonious and balanced red wine: the Cabernet Sauvignon expresses its full-bodied and full character, and the Malbec blends the blend with soft and sweet tannins, enhancing a unique combination of fruity aromas and flavors.