Malma Malbec
Patagonian Malbec from Neuquen, poured in Commack since the start.
The story behind Malma
Bodega Malma sits in San Patricio del Chanar, in Neuquen Province, Patagonia. Julio Viola saw the ground first and planted vines in 1999; the first wines reached market in 2004, and the family still runs the estate with Ana Viola as CEO. The vineyards sit near 300 meters, but the story is the wind: a semi-arid continental climate with constant gusts and a wide swing between day and night. That slows ripening and keeps acidity high.
So you get Malbec with fresher floral notes and finer tannins than the Mendoza version most people know. The estate is certified sustainable and vegan friendly. We have poured Malma for years because the wines hold that Patagonian tension without asking you to spend much.
Explore the Malma range
Four bottlings reach us from Neuquen: the everyday Malbec, a Pinot Noir, and two Universo labels that carry the oak and the medals.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malma Malbec 750mL | Malbec | ~13.4% ABV | Cherry, plum, light vanilla; three months French oak |
| Malma Pinot Noir 750mL | Pinot Noir | ~13.4% ABV | Fresh red fruit, soft tannin, cool-climate lift |
| Malma Universo Malbec 750mL | Malbec | ~14.5% ABV | Violet, blackberry, spice; 15 months French oak |
| Malma Universo Red Blend 750mL | Red Blend | ~14.5% ABV | Darker prune, blackberry, vanilla, structured finish |
Which Malma is right for you?
The entry Malma Malbec and the Pinot Noir both land at $13.98, which is the kind of number that makes a Tuesday dinner easy. Step to the Universo wines at $22.99 and you are buying the flagship single varietal and its red blend sibling, both aged 15 months in French oak. The Universo Malbec took Gold at TEXSOM and the Global Malbec Masters in 2021. Buy Malma online here, or walk in and we will talk you through the two tiers.
Fresh acidity cuts through asado and ribeye without a big spend.
Fifteen months in French oak, violet aromatics, and a medal record.
Cool Patagonian nights keep this Pinot fresh and low in weight.
Malma cocktails and pairings
Serve Malma at 60 to 68 degrees, and give the Universo a 30 minute decant to open the spice.