- Biggest-ever report from the leading English language authority on Argentinean wine
- 2,001 wines tasted during his month-long visit in February 2022
- Features In-depth notes and scores for 1,350 wines that scored 90 or above
- Available on timatkin.com
June 13th – Leading UK wine writer and Master of Wine Tim Atkin has released his latest in-depth overview of the Argentinian wine scene.
His annual report, now in its tenth edition and available through timatkin.com, is regarded as one of the most authoritative reviews of this major wine-producing nation.
“My most extensive report yet”
Tim Atkin MW says:
“After a break last year, when I wasn’t able to visit Argentina because of the pandemic, it was great to be back in a country that I love so much and to have the chance to visit familiar as well as new places like Chubut. This is my longest and most extensive report yet and it reflects the diversity and growing quality of Argentina’s wines. It’s remarkable how much the industry has changed in the 30 years since my first visit in 1992. The country’s best wines – and I’m talking whites as well as reds – have joined the global elite, talked about and consumed all over the world. It’s been a pleasure to witness such a remarkable the transformation first-hand.”
Magdalena Pesce, General Manager of Wines of Argentina, adds:
“For observers of Argentina, this report will come as a pleasant surprise: it’s the biggest ever produced by Tim after 30 years visiting the country and it features a female winemaker as the Young Winemaker of the Year for the very first time. Winds of change are blowing in Argentina and Tim’s brilliant report is helping to communicate our evolution. Now, let the wines speak by themselves.”
Wines and winemakers of the Year
As in previous years, Tim Atkin has singled out the very best wines and winemakers for special mention. These include one 100-point wine (and only the second 100-point wine which Tim has ever awarded from South America), the 2019 Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal Malbec from Paraje Altamira.
Tim Atkin MW 2022 Argentina Report – The Podium
- Winemaker of the Year: Paco Puga of El Porvenir de Cafayate and Francisco Puga y Familia
- Young Winemaker of the Year: Maricruz Antolin of Bodegas Krontiras
- Winemaking Legend: Nicolás Catena of Bodega Catena Zapata
- Viticulturist of the Year: Edy Del Popolo of Susana Balbo Wines and Per Se
- Best Cellar Door Experience: Zuccardi
- Red Wine of the Year: 2019 Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal Malbec, Paraje Altamira
- White Wine of the Year: 2019 Michelini I Mufatto Certezas Semillón, El Peral
- Rosé of the Year: 2021 Mendel Rosadía, Paraje Altamira
- Sparkling Wine of the Year: 2018 Otronia Espumante Brut Nature Pinot Noir Rosé, Chubut
- Sweet Wine of the Year: 2020 Terrazas de los Andes Petit Manseng, Uco Valley
- Red Wine Discovery of the Year: 2019 Andeluna de la Parcela Cabernet Franc, Gualtallary
- White Wine Discovery of the Year: 2019 El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Torrontés, Gualtallary
- Rosé Wine Discovery of the Year: 2021 Xumek Pinot Noir Rosé, Zonda Valley
- Sparkling Wine Discovery of the Year: NV Cruzat Single Vineyard Orgánico Nature, Luján de Cuyo
- Sweet Wine Discovery of the Year: 2021 Bodegas Alta-Yarí Gran Torrontés Dulce Natural, Gualtallary
- Value Red Wine of the Year: 2021 Trivento Malbec Reserve, Mendoza
- Value White Wine of the Year: 2021 Altos Las Hormigas Blanco, Uco Valley
- Value Rosé of the Year: 2021 Losance Pinot Noir Rosé Ragazzino, Los Árboles
- Value Sparkling Wine of the Year: 2019 Chandon Blanc de Blancs, Uco Valley
- Value Sweet Wine of the Year: 2020 Huarpe Tayamente Tardío Sauvignon Blanc, Agrelo
