Top Six Wines of 2025
We say farewell to 2025 with our top six wines of the year. As tradition has it, we select wines by category that showcase the rich diversity of styles from Latin America and the Old Continent.
This year, we were blown away by Pancho Bugallo Old Vine Blend from the foothills of the Andes in San Juan, Argentina. For bubbles, our pick from the Old World is Portugal’s Osvaldo Amado TODOS Sparkling Baga 2017, a wine that will keep you reaching for another glass.
Back in Central Mexico, the Rosé of the Year comes from Garnacha and Nebbiolo grown in high-elevation vineyards in Querétaro. Also from Mexico, the Revelation of the Year is Llano Colorado Surco Rojo, a Cabernet-Nebbiolo blend with a bright, salty finish.
From southern Chile, an honest, old-vine 100% Semillón dazzles with layers of citrus fruits and minerality. We close our journey in Uruguay with an aromatic, dry Moscatel from the Atlantic coast, made with expressive skin contact.
Here’s to the wines that made 2025 unforgettable — and to the glasses yet to be shared in 2026!
Wine of the Year: El Montañista “Viejas Tintas,” San Juan, Argentina — $35
From 80-year-old Italian-variety vines in the high-altitude Calingasta Valley, this field blend showcases a unique mix of Barbera, Bonarda, Greco Nero, Raboso Veronese, Cardin, and Freisa. The result is a true mountain wine with soul and energy.
The nose bursts with red fruits, lifted by mineral notes and framed by soft, dusty tannins. Balanced, expressive, and endlessly drinkable — a deserving “Wine of the Year.”
Pair it with a pan-seared ribeye and sweet potato fries for a perfect match.
Revelation of the Year: Llano Colorado “Surco Rojo” — Cabernet Sauvignon & Nebbiolo, Baja California, México — $32
This Cabernet Sauvignon–driven blend (with 10% Nebbiolo) took home our “Revelation of the Year” for good reason. Our cofounder Pedro tasted it with the winemaker during his visit to Mexico earlier this year, and it left a lasting impression.
Expect layered dark and red fruit, polished tannins, and bright acidity, all wrapped in subtle notes of earthy baking spices. A touch of coastal salinity — a signature of vineyards near the Pacific — elevates the finish beautifully.
Pair it with tacos de birria for a perfect match.
Sparkling of the Year: TODOS Sparkling Blanc de Noir — Baga, Bairrada, Portugal — $29
This traditional-method Blanc de Noir from Baga, grown along Portugal’s Atlantic coast in Bairrada, delights with layers of dry stone fruits, baking spices, and poached green pear. Elegant bubbles and lively acidity make each sip refreshing and memorable.
The 2017 vintage still has plenty of youthful energy — enjoy now or cellar for a few more years. Perfectly paired with fresh, salty oysters.
White of the Year: Fuerza Natural Semillón, Itata Valley, Chile — $42
A Grand Cata direct import, this Semillón transports you to the century-old vines of Chile’s historic Itata Valley. A sibling of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillón here shows incredible life, depth, and a true sense of place.
Expect layers of citrus fruit, waxy minerality, and a pronounced texture, all wrapped in elegance and quiet complexity. A wine that reveals more with every sip.
Serve chilled — but not too cold — and pair with fresh prawns in garlic butter for a perfect match.
Orange of the Year: Bracco Bosca Skin-Contact Moscatel, Uruguay — $19
From the breezy Atlantic Coast of Uruguay, this 100% Moscatel shines with delicate layers of chamomile, white flowers, and jasmine, supported by notes of white apricot and citrus peel. Its expressive aromatics and gentle texture make it a skin-contact wine for every season.
Versatile and food-friendly, it’s perfect with winter stews, spring casseroles, summer grilled fish, and autumn chili.
Enjoy it chilled — but not too cold — to let all those beautiful aromas unfold.
Rosé of the Year: Abrepuertas “Galáctico” — Grenache & Nebbiolo, Querétaro, México — $30
From high-elevation vineyards perched at 7,000 feet in Querétaro, this Grenache–Nebbiolo blend brings pure joy to the glass. Bright and aromatic, it shows notes of raspberries, green strawberries, and a refreshing mineral lift. On the palate, it’s medium-plus in body with layers of fresh fruit and vibrant texture.
Perfect with coconut-battered fried shrimp — or whenever you want a rosé that truly stands out.