Firstly, congratulations to Antigal for being awarded New World Winery of the Year in 2023 by Wine Enthusiast, and to their Wine Maker Miriam Gomez, who is one of the talented and accomplished winemakers in Argentina. She combines a passion for science and winemaking with some exceptional results.
The Uno Malbec has been around for a while and is a favorite of so many people. Most people know it from the striking metal 1 on the bottle.
Antigal have launched two new wines in the US, a Sauvignon Blanc and a Chardonnay and they are most definitely in the easy drinking, budget friendly category.
Uno Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Herbal notes, cut grass and tropical fruits dominate the nose with just a hint of wild white flowers.
Mouthwatering crisp acidity greets you with your first sip with enticing layers of grapefruit and passionfruit, with pineapple and subtle spices rounding things out. Nice balance and length on the finish. This is a wine to bring out at parties this summer- a definite crowd pleaser or enjoy by yourself in your happy place. Mine is under the shade of a tree in my courtyard.
Pair with your favorite white meat dish, salads, and semi hard cheeses.
This consistently gets 90 plus but no ratings yet for the 2023 vintage yet.
Uno Chardonnay 2023
Enticing aromas of tropical fruits greet you at the door and invite you into the party.
The palate will convince you to stay a while and enjoy delicate interwoven layers of pineapple, peach, apricot, and vanilla, with just a hint of ginger and sweet lime to finish things off.
Wonderful round mouthfeel and an easy to drink attitude makes this you’re not so typical Chardonnay that is worth drinking at least once, or twice. It may even become your favorite ‘patio pounder’.
Cellar potential is 3 years but, like the Sav Blanc, I would drink it now.
Pairings should include your favorite white meat dish, Creme pasta, and firm cheeses.
Uno Malbec 2021
The nose is all blackberries, plum, violets, and vanilla.
The palate is rich and juicy with soft tannins and a smooth mouthfeel. Layer of blackberries, plums, black currants, and blueberries coat your mouth while secondary layers of dark raspberries, cassis, vanilla, milk chocolate, and sweet tobacco fill in any gaps that might be present. An overall smooth wine that leaves you wanting more. This is as good as any previous vintage I have tasted.
This will cellar out until 2029 without a problem.
Pairings should include red meats, Pasta with red meat sauces, and Tapas.
Vine to Table 
I’ll need to make room on the wine rack…
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