Guatallary Wines: A Mendoza winery with an international vision.

View over rows of vines to a snowcapped mountain range in the distance, under a blue sky — Vines are set beneath the imposing backdrop of the Andes.

(Image credit: Supplied by Gualtallary Wines.)

Published 28 September 2026 In Features

For those who get the chance to gaze across the green plain to the snowcapped Andes ahead, it is hard to deny that the Uco Valley is one of the most stunning winemaking regions in the world. It is in this breathtaking high-altitude terroir of Guatallary, a small but renowned sub-region, that Guatallary Wines crafts some of the finest expressions of Argentinian winemaking.

The vineyards sit at over 1500m, and the influence of this altitude comes through clearly in the wines. Guatallary Wines’ Malbec, unlike many of Argentina’s riper, fuller-bodied examples, is shaped by freshness, energy and tension.

Beyond Malbec, the country’s flagship grape that sits at the heart of the winery’s portfolio, Guatallary Wines produces a wide range of styles and varieties including Torrontés, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Noir.

With Macarena Giménez leading the winemaking and Alberto Antonini as wine consultant, the range reveals distinct facets of Guatallary through a shared sense of place. ‘Beyond variety or vintage, there is a consistent identity,’ says Giménez. ‘These are wines with plenty of energy, freshness and harmonious tension.’

A bottle of Gualtallary Wines Malbec in the snow. — Gualtallary Malbec.

Award-winning wines

The winery’s Altus line offers direct expressions of Malbec and other varieties, with a focus on varietal purity. The Altus Reserva and Gran Reserva wines blend selected parcels and use careful ageing to craft expressive, complex wines.

These wines have met with global recognition at the Decanter World Wine Awards, where Altus Reserva Malbec 2024 and Altus Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2023 received Silver medals in both the 2025 and the 2026 editions of the competition.

Beyond the bottle

The estate also offers the chance to take in its awe-inspiring surroundings, with luxury accommodation set against the imposing backdrop of the mountains.

The winery’s restaurant, La Tupiña, is led by highly experienced Andean chef Lucas Bustos. Its focus on local cuisine and seasonal ingredients seeks to further strengthen the connection between the wines, landscape and people behind them.

As Guatallary Wines continues to pursue wider distribution beyond its existing international markets, it is easy to understand the attraction of the wines that are shaped by these unique landscapes.