Tim Atkin MW releases his 2022 Argentina Report

Published: 13 June, 2022

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.

Atkin said: “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.

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“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 transformation first-hand.”

Magdalena Pesce, GM of Wines of Argentina, added: “For observers of Argentina, this report will come as a pleasant surprise: it’s the biggest ever produced by Tim after 30 years of 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, 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 he has ever awarded from South America), the 2019 Zuccardi Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal Malbec from Paraje Altamira.

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