Among the main varieties, only Malbec and red blends increased in volume.
In 2015, the amount of bottled wine brands rose to 2,681, a growth of 88 compared with 2014.
In 2015, out of the top 10 destinations, 7 grew in volume and value. The United Kingdom grew the most (+255.6 thousand boxes), United States (+156 thousand cases), China (+94.8 thousand cases) and Mexico (+77.2 thousand cases).
In 2015, bottled wine came to $722.9m with market share at 77%.
In December, Argentina’s wine industry exported 28.1 million litres valued at $70.6m.
In 2015, total wines and must exports came to $933.6m and amounted to 359.8 million litres.
In February, as guests of Wines of Argentina, some of the heavy weights of the sommellerie world will arrive in our country: fifteen Master Sommeliers will visit Mendoza and Salta and attend a dozen seminars on wine from these lands.
It is increasingly common that, when talking about Argentine Malbec, consumers and specialists cite the places of origin as if they were surnames: Malbec from Gualtallary, Malbec from Las Compuertas, Malbec from the Calchaquí Valley. If the common factor in this lineage is the variety, the origin is the new mystery.
The production of organic and biodynamic wines is a growing trend across the world. Every year there are more winemakers who choose environmentally friendly practices, and those in Argentina are no exception.
There is a trend in the world: heritage wines. After a boom of cosmopolitan styles and varieties in the past few decades, regional wines seem to have gained new prominence on specialised gondolas.
Relish in Mendoza’s colorful mountains, harmonious vineyards and clear blue skies. Become entranced by the land’s natural beauty. Witness first hand the vibrant changing of the seasons, watching as each grape matures and develops to form a vast, breathtaking vineyard. Unite with the earth and the spectacular...
To talk about Bonarda is to talk about Argentine wine. With 18,700 hectares this varietal is second only to Malbec with 42,000ha. Although one may be surprised to know that until the end of the last century the area covered by Bonarda was greater than that of the prodigal son. However, our Bonarda is not […]
What does a white need to have to be a good companion to the cold?
Aside from the production of organic wines, many producers have now joined the ranks of biodynamics and natural wine.
Vinómanos has now finished tasting and reporting on the wines for the 2018 Malbec Report. Below are the main conclusions and trends that emerged from the tasting.
For the 2018 Malbec Report we tasted 650 Malbecs and chose the 50 best. A very necessary ranking for drinkers of the black stuff.
