Uco Valley

While Argentina is best known for Malbec, bottles like Iconic's Sidekick Cabernet make a strong case for exploring beyond the country's signature grape. This Mendoza Cab delivers serious bang for the buck with the kind of rich fruit and smooth texture that has made Argentine reds so popular. Grown at elevation in Mendoza's high desert climate, this Cabernet benefits from intense sunshine during the day and cool nights that help preserve acidity and freshness. The result is a wine that offers California-like ripeness and accessibility but with a distinctive South American character – and at a price point that makes it perfect for everyday enjoyment. True to its name, this Sidekick is the perfect companion to a wide range of foods or simply for relaxed sipping when you want a red that delivers pleasure without demanding too much attention.

Argentina might be famous for its Malbec, but this sparkling gem proves the country has more tricks up its sleeve. Alma 4 is a collaborative project between four winemaking friends (hence the name) who decided Argentina deserved its own world-class sparkling wine – and they've certainly delivered with this Chardonnay-based beauty. Produced using the traditional method (the same as Champagne, but without the Champagne price tag), this bottle brings all the elegance and complexity you'd expect from fine bubbles. The high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza provide the perfect conditions for growing Chardonnay with brilliant acidity and flavor concentration. It's the kind of sparkling wine that makes you wonder why you save bubbles for special occasions – when the real special occasion might just be finding a bottle this good at this price.

The Alma 4 winemaking quartet strikes again – this time with a rosé sparkling that proves Argentina can do pink bubbles just as brilliantly as they do everything else. Made from 100% Pinot Noir grown in high-altitude Mendoza vineyards, this bottle captures all the delicacy and charm you want in a sparkling rosé. Crafted using the traditional method (the same painstaking process used in Champagne), this wine spends time on the lees developing complexity while maintaining the fresh fruit character of the Pinot Noir. It's sophisticated enough for celebrations but priced reasonably enough that Tuesday night can become a celebration. The kind of wine that makes everyone at the table suddenly feel like they're having a much better time – which, let's be honest, they are. Pink bubbles have that effect, especially when they're this good.