Alamos
Malbec
Plum and dark cherry with vanilla spice. A fuller, firmer starting point for readers who want some grip alongside the fruit.
$11.49750 ml · 2024
A WINEVERY GUIDE
Malbec under $20
Three Mendoza Malbecs to compare below $20, with a different reason to choose each: dark fruit, oak spice or a fresher berry profile.
WINEVERY / THE GUIDEMalbec under $20
Choose for the meal
For grilled beef, start with a fuller wine and some tannin. Roast chicken or vegetables can suit a gentler texture. A sweet barbecue glaze changes the balance, so consider the sauce alongside the meat.
Look for fruit and freshness
Plum and blackberry aromas do not mean a wine is sweet. Compare acidity and tannin separately: freshness keeps the fruit lively, while tannin gives the wine its drying grip.
Compare the same bottle
These examples use a single 750 ml bottle in US dollars. Check the vintage and final total when comparing shops; delivery can matter more than a small difference in the bottle price.
Three Malbecs under $20
US bottle prices checked 1 November 2026, before tax and delivery.
Trapiche
Oak Cask Malbec
Blackberry and plum with cocoa and oak spice. Consider it when you prefer a rounded texture and a noticeable oak impression.
$8.99750 ml
Trivento
Reserve Malbec
Cherry and raspberry with vanilla and coconut from oak. A useful contrast if you want a berry-led wine with a softer finish.
$11.97750 ml · 2024