Overview
- Malbec Day events on Friday highlight fresh figures from Argentina’s wine institute showing how central the varietal remains to the industry.
- Malbec covers 46,890 hectares, or 23.9% of Argentina’s vineyards, and in 2025 it accounted for 61.4% of varietal sales with 2,357,024 hectoliters as pure Malbec plus 83,883 in blends.
- In 2025, Malbec exports totaled 1,172,721 hectoliters worth about $404.7 million, down roughly 10% from 2024, while domestic sales rose 2.4%.
- The varietal reached 114 export markets led by the United Kingdom and the United States, and Mendoza concentrated 84.8% of Malbec plantings.
- Winemakers report a move from heavy, oaky styles toward fresher, site‑driven wines, a shift visible in boutique, low‑oak labels and tastings hosted across Buenos Aires for Malbec Week.