Otra / Sin DO · Argentina · Est. 2014

Maleante Winery

Maleante is an Argentine wine project founded in 2014 with a clear and disruptive vision: to offer wines with a distinctive identity tailored for both by-the-glass service in restaurants and retail channels, always with an outstanding quality-to-price ratio. The project was born from the refurbishment of a historic boutique winery in Chacras de Coria, Mendoza, formerly known as 'La Misión', whose infrastructure dates back to the early twentieth century. The inaugural production yielded 12,000 bottles of a Bonarda blend from San Martín combined with Malbec from the Uco Valley — a modest yet promising start that quickly exceeded market expectations. The commercial success of those early vintages prompted the winery to reinvest in branding and packaging. In January 2016, Maleante launched its Malbec made from 100% Uco Valley grapes, strengthening its positioning within this emblematic Mendoza appellation. By the end of that same year, the winery redefined its portfolio with the release of the Terroir Series, a single-vineyard collection featuring Malbec from San José de Tupungato, Malbec from Vistaflores, and Cabernet Franc from Vistaflores, showcasing the diverse microclimates of the Uco Valley. Maleante's philosophy deliberately moves away from the classic stereotypes of traditional wine communication. The winery targets a younger, curious audience by combining genuine quality with a contemporary aesthetic and a bold brand attitude. Its current range includes Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc, all terroir-driven and crafted from Uco Valley grapes — one of Argentina's most celebrated wine regions, renowned for high-altitude vineyards and significant diurnal temperature variation that lends elegance and freshness to the wines.