A Fine Wine Time in Buenos Aires

Given that Argentina is the world's fifth-largest wine producer, naturally there are dozens of wine bars, wine stores and restaurants with carefully curated lists to enjoy in its capital city, Buenos Aires. And, with winemakers and bodegas at their most creative, and porteños (Buenos Aires residents) keen to sample their vintages at home – such as classic Malbec, Patagonian Pinot Noir and floral local white Torrontés  – there are plenty of stories waiting to be uncorked.

Given that Argentina is the world's fifth-largest wine producer, naturally there are dozens of wine bars, wine stores and restaurants with carefully curated lists to enjoy in its capital city, Buenos Aires. And, with winemakers and bodegas at their most creative, and porteños (Buenos Aires residents) keen to sample their vintages at home – such as classic Malbec, Patagonian Pinot Noir and floral local white Torrontés  – there are plenty of stories waiting to be uncorked.

On a short visit? Try small measures at a by-the-glass experience at Vico (https://vicowinebar.com.ar/), whose sommeliers are always on hand to give advice. Want some words of wisdom from Argentina's number-one sommelier Martín Bruno? Head to Bebé (https://www.instagram.com/bebevinowineshop/?hl=en), his well-stocked wine shop. As for restaurants, the cellar at legendary World's 50 Best steak house Don Julio (https://www.theworlds50best.com/latinamerica/en/the-list/1-10/don-julio.html) stocks more than 1,900 labels, while recent opening Naranjo Bar (https://www.instagram.com/naranjo_bar/) stocks low-intervention and skin-contact wines.

In 2022, Buenos Aires is due to unveil the Distrito del Vino, a hub dedicated to Argentine wine located in the Villa Devoto neighbourhood that will offer wine-related experiences, including a wine museum, stores, wine school, restaurants and tasting rooms.