When I Want to Exude Winter Elegance, This OPI Nail Colour Never Fails

October 21, 2025 / Swedan Margen /

As a beauty editor, I basically study OPI nail colours—they’re like my version of the periodic table. From Funny Bunny to Bubble Bath, I can easily spot them from a mile away, and there are so many timeless nail shades I adore from the nail brand. But when I want to feel my most sophisticated and put together, there is one OPI deep red nail colour that I reach for time and time again, and that’s Malaga Wine.

OPI

Nail Polish in Malaga Wine

Pros

Deep wine red colour
Glossy finish
Comes in nail polish, gel polish and press-on nails
A timeless red that suits everyone

Cons

Nail polish formula can chip quickly

Inspired by the deep red wine from Málaga, Spain, OPI Malaga Wine is rich, full-bodied wine-red that suits everyone. It leans on the darker side of red with a slight ruby undertone, making it a chic dark nail colour for autumn manicures and winter nails, or as a moody evening mani. However, it’s not quite as dark as some of the dark-red nail colours like Chanel Rouge Noir, so it’s a great happy medium for when you want a moody manicure that isn’t too deep.

Above, I’m wearing two coats of Malaga Wine (sealed with OPI Infinite Shine Top Coat) and it never fails to deliver a rich and glossy look. It’s by far one of my favourite reds from OPI. It reads a little more pink in the bottle, but on the nails, it’s a full-bodied red. It comes in both the classic Nail Lacquer, as well as the Infinite Shine formula, which is designed to be longer-lasting and even glossier while lasting up to 11 days. Of course, you can also request the shade in salon if you’re having a gel manicure.

However, next on my list to try are the OPI Press On Nails in the Malaga Wine hue, which are a great alternative to gel nails and other types of manicures. If you’re looking for a classy and timeless red that suits any occasion, Malaga Wine is a failsafe choice.