Amanda Barnes MW, Florencia Gomez and Benjamin Gubbins tasted 150 wines, with 17 Outstanding and 99 Highly recommended
South American premium white: Panel tasting scores
150 wines tasted
Exceptional 0
Outstanding 17
Highly recommended 99
Recommended 31
Commended 3
Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were requested to submit their dry white wines from any South American country and region, including all Geographical Indications, with a minimum retail price of £15 or US$20. Skin-fermented wines from white varieties were also welcome.
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Scroll down to see the top-scoring wines from our South American premium white panel tasting</h2>
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<p>While South America is still best known for its reds, this tasting proved just how exceptional the continent’s white wines have become.</p>
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<p>What made the tasting so exciting was its wide scope, highlighting the remarkable diversity of styles, varieties and terroirs shaping the continent’s white wine scene.</p>
<p>Of the 17 Outstanding wines, seven were <strong><a href="https://www.decanter.com/wine/grape-varieties/chardonnay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chardonnay</a></strong>, reflecting growing refinement in the variety. As Flor Gomez noted, the best examples were ‘modern, without ever lapsing into excess’.</p>
<p>Another standout category was <strong><a href="https://www.decanter.com/wine/grape-varieties/semillon-grape-varieties/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Semillon</a> </strong>and Semillon-<strong><a href="https://www.decanter.com/wine/grape-varieties/sauvignon-blanc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sauvignon Blanc</a> </strong>blends, which scooped several top scores. ‘They were a real revelation,’ said Benjamin Gubbins, ‘with outstanding quality and character.’</p>
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<p>White blends with <strong><a href="https://www.decanter.com/wine/wine-regions/rhone-valley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rhône</a> </strong>and <strong><a href="https://www.decanter.com/premium/criolla-15-great-buys-from-south-americas-trailblazing-family-of-grapes-564118/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Criolla</a> </strong>varieties also shone, as did several <strong><a href="https://www.decanter.com/premium/experts-choice-uruguay-509929/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Uruguayan</a> <a href="https://www.decanter.com/wine/grape-varieties/albarino/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Albariños</a></strong>, which Gomez described as ‘full of varietal precision and charm, deserving of a spot on any serious seafood restaurant’s list’.</p>
<p>Beyond the varietal and regional spread, the tasting reflected impressive creativity in the cellar. More than a dozen of the wines showed some flor influence (biological ageing under a surface layer of yeasts), lending a saline edge and linear drive – a quality I think particularly benefits these sunny climates.</p>
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<p>Others embraced long ageing in oak foudres or clay <strong><a href="https://www.decanter.com/premium/amphora-and-clay-wines-20-ancient-and-modern-styles-to-seek-out-512790/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">amphora</a></strong>. ‘It was a dynamic, wildly enjoyable flight that showed technical mastery and adventurous spirit,’ added Gomez.</p>
<p>Gubbins agreed, noting the relative absence of duds: ‘My overall impression was one of consistent quality and refinement – and no shortage of creativity!’</p>
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<p>We were delighted by the combination of classics and wines with individuality and flair. There was not only breathtaking diversity, but also remarkable value for money.</p>
<p>As the high scores reflect, South America’s premium whites are definitely worth getting excited about.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">What to eat with South American white wines, by Fiona Beckett</h2>
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<p>So many different styles of wine scored highly in this tasting that it’s impossible to suggest matches for them all, so let’s take a look at some of the less common ones.</p>
<p>Semillon and Semillon-Sauvignon blends, for instance, might well be the ones to turn to with Peruvian-inspired cooking, which often blends Japanese and other Asian influences with local seafood and other indigenous ingredients.</p>
<p>Scallops would be a particularly good pairing. Albariño is also a reliable go-to with seafood (try it with <em>moqueca</em>, Brazil’s iconic seafood stew), while aromatic Torrontés comes in useful with ceviche (better, typically, than with citrussy whites such as Sauvignon, which can clash with the citrus in the marinade).</p>
<p>Wines that exhibit some flor influence generally develop an umami character that works well with Japanese food, while amphora-aged and other skin-contact wines could well be ones to sip with empanadas.</p>
<p>There’s so much creativity in these wines, you can afford to be experimental with the pairings.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/search?orderQuery=order%5Bscore_rounded%5D%3Ddesc%26order%5Bupdated_at%5D%3Ddesc&amp;tastingDateQuery=filter%5Btasting_date%5D%5Bfrom%5D%3D2025-09-24%26filter%5Btasting_date%5D%5Bto%5D%3D2025-09-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See notes and scores for more high-scoring wines from our South American premium white tasting</a></h3>
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South American premium white panel tasting results:
Wines were tasted blind
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The judges
Amanda Barnes MW is a wine writer, presenter and consultant. Author of the awarded South America Wine Guide (£35 southamericawineguide.com), she is a regular Decanter contributor and the DWWA Regional Chair for Chile
Florencia Gomez is the founder of London-based wine brand marketing agency Grand Crew Studio. A qualified and internationally experienced winemaker, she is also a DWWA judge across South American categories
Benjamin Gubbins is general manager at Vagabond Wines and heads its WSET education programmes in London. A native of Chile, he previously worked as UK & Europe sales director for Dos Andes Wines before joining Vagabond in 2013
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