2009 BEST ARGENTINE WINES (By Hostel Colonial, Buenos Aires).

Some were awarded in festivals, by specialized magazines or international experts. Others achieved an stuning succes in the local market and seek to be the best kept memory of an year to remeber for the wine industry. A group of local connoisseurs that gathers from winery owners and wine producers to agronomists, sommeliers and local specialized press, chose the best of the Argentine production in 2009. The winners come fron different regions, cover several vines and have different price ranges. Hostel Colonial bring you the top ten list. An ideal present to take back to your country.

1.Wine: Trapiche Viña Villafane Single Vineyard Malbec 2006 *
WInery: Trapiche, Mendoza
Vine: Malbec
* Highlighted by one of the greatest world wine connoisseurs, the british Tim Atkin

2.
Wine: Colomé Estate Malbec 2007
Winery: Colomé, Salta
Vine: Malbec
* Argentine wine ranked amongst the Wine Spectator
specialized magazine 100 top wines of the world (# 32)

3.Wine: Sotano Cabernet Reserva 2006
Winery: Sótano, Mendoza
Vine: Cabernet Sauvignon
* Won the gold medal in Argentine Wine Awards

4.
Wine: Un lugar en los Àndes
Winery: Independent production, Mendoza
Vine: Malbec

5.
Wine: Perfumes del Yokavil Caernet Sauvignon 2006
Winery: Independent production, Catamarca
Vine: Cabernet Sauvignon

6.
Wine: Saurus Pinot Noir Barrel Fermented 2007 100% Pinot
Winery: Leonardo Puppato, Neuquén, Patagonia
Vine: Pinot Noir

7.
Wine: Jacques & François Lurton Chacayes 2002
Winery: Lurton, Mendoza
Vine: Malbec (85%) / Cabernet Sauvignon (15%)

8.Wine: Petit Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Winery: Dolium, Mendoza
Vine: Sauvignon Blanc

9.Wine: Avarizza Rosé De Canari 2009
Winery: Avarizza, Mendoza
Vine: Canari

10.
Wine: Prosecus
Winery: Corinto, Mendoza
Vine: Prosecco