From Mendoza’s sun-soaked vineyards to the global spotlight of the International Wine Challenge 2025, Bodega Argento’s organic Malbecs embody Argentina’s evolution toward purity, precision, and prestige in every pour.

Within the high altitudes of Mendoza, where the Andes Mountains rise like watchful sentinels, their snowcaps gleaming beneath a crystalline sky, Bodega Argento cultivates vineyards that breathe purity and precision. When the 2025 International Wine Challenge results were released, the winery emerged among Argentina’s proudest names, earning a suite of silver medals that illuminated its dedication to organic excellence. For luxury travellers and wine lovers alike, these honours signify more than points. They affirm the artistry of a bodega that unites terroir, sustainability, and culture into wines of remarkable harmony. The silver glint of those medals mirrors the luminosity of Mendoza’s soils and the quiet discipline of its winemakers.

Bodega Argento stands at the forefront of Argentina’s organic wine movement, having been recognised as the country’s largest organic grower, cultivating over 1,050 acres across Mendoza’s most prized subregions. These include Agrelo, Altamira, Ugarteche, Pedemonte, and Cruz de Piedra, at altitudes ranging from approximately 2,490 to 3,500 feet above sea level. The soils alternate between sandy loam and clay, interspersed with river stones that store heat by day and release it by night, nurturing vines that express both concentration and finesse. The winery’s approach integrates organic certification, vegan-friendly practices, and Fairtrade principles. Each decision, from minimal intervention in the cellar to careful canopy management, reflects an ethos of ecological stewardship. Sustainability is not a marketing statement here; it defines every stage of viticulture and vinification, resulting in authenticity in flavour along with integrity in philosophy.

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) is among the most respected global competitions, judged through multiple blind tastings by expert panels. Silver medals are awarded to wines scoring between 90 and 94 points, signalling refinement, consistency, and technical mastery. The 2025 competition featured thousands of entries worldwide and highlighted the continuing ascent of Argentine producers. For Bodega Argento, these results represent a significant affirmation of its organic and Fairtrade programme. Each silver medal underscores the precision of vineyard work and the disciplined balance achieved in the cellar. This consistency across varietals and vintages signals maturity within both the winery and the region itself.

At the International Wine Challenge 2025, Bodega Argento received five silver medals and
Thursday Food has asked Anetza Concierge, our go-to wine tourism curators in Argentina, for a rundown of each medallist:

Pour the Argento Estate Collection Organic Malbec 2023 and watch the glass capture a deep ruby hue with glimmers of violet. The nose reveals black cherry, cassis, and wild herbs, supported by soft notes of spice and cocoa. The palate unfolds in layers of ripe plum, raspberry, and graphite, with seamless tannins and a lingering mineral finish. Its balance of fruit intensity and freshness earned its 94-point acclaim.

The Argento Estate Reserve Organic Fairtrade Malbec 2023, which scored 91 points, opens darker and denser. Its expressive aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and lilac rise from the glass, followed by traces of mocha and dried herbs. On the palate, it shows power contained within finesse: bold black cherries, dark chocolate, and coffee tones resting on firm, elegant tannins.

For explorers of blends, the 90-point Artesano de Argento Malbec–Cabernet Franc 2023 presents depth and lift. Cabernet Franc’s floral grace softens Malbec’s richness, offering red currant, violets, and subtle spice aromatic notes.

The Artesano Malbec Rosé 2024 dazzles in pale salmon tones, delivering summer aromas of strawberry, rose petal, and grapefruit zest. Earning a score of 90 points, its palate is bright and saline, ideal for warm evenings.

The Artesano Pinot Gris 2024, which also scored 90 points, glows with pale gold reflections and reveals pear, white flowers, and citrus blossoms on the nose. In the mouth, its texture is silky with a clean, mineral finish.

Together, these wines form a mosaic of expression, from dark, brooding reds to crystalline whites, each reflecting the purity that defines Mendoza’s organic renaissance. In fact each of the medallists celebrates a distinct expression of Bodega Argento’s philosophy. The Estate Collection Organic Malbec, with its 94 points, stands as a pinnacle of purity and structure. The Reserve Malbec deepens that narrative with Fairtrade balance and layered complexity, while the Artesano series introduces creativity: melding varieties along with colours while preserving the same organic discipline.

The winery’s evolution parallels Argentina’s rise as a world leader in organic viticulture as it has refined its expression from fruit-forward accessibility to terroir-driven elegance. The 2025 medals confirm that the world now listens attentively to Mendoza’s voice of sustainability and craftsmanship. To those who seek the union of travel and taste, let Mendoza’s sun-drenched vineyards nurture your soul as you immerse yourself within its captivating, storied vines. Discover Bodega Argento’s wines in your next Anetza Concierge-curated cellar tasting, or bespoke gastronomic encounter, under the soft glow of an Andean sunset. Taste deliberately, collect consciously, and remember that within every bottle lies the story of a land that continues to inspire the world. Salud!

Photos: Bodega Argento

Bodega Argento stands at the forefront of Argentina’s organic wine movement, having been recognised as the country’s largest organic grower. (PHOTO BY BODEGA ARGENTO)

Bodega Argento’s Ugarte farm is an estate that is planted entirely with Cabernet Franc. (PHOTO BY BODEGA ARGENTO)

Stone Cross Farm, located 980 metres above sea level, is where varieties of Malbec grapes are planted. (PHOTO BY BODEGA ARGENTO)

Argento Estate Reserve Organic Fairtrade Malbec, 2023 earned a 91-point score at the 2025 IWC. (PHOTO BY BODEGA ARGENTO)

Argento Estate Collection Organic Malbec, 2023 earned a 94-point score along with a silver medal at the 2025 IWC. (PHOTO BY BODEGA ARGENTO)

Artesano de Argento Organic Fairtrade Malbec — Cabernet Franc, 2023 earned a silver medal at the 2025 International Wine Challenge. (PHOTO BY BODEGA ARGENTO)

Artesano de Argento Organic Fairtrade Malbec Rose, 2024, a Syrah-Malbec blend, scored 90- points at the 2025 International Wine Challenge.(PHOTO BY BODEGA ARGENTO)

Artesano de Argento Organic Fairtrade Pinot Gris, 2024 is a 90-point wine. (PHOTO BY BODEGA ARGENTO)