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.
There are many extreme places on the wine map: ones that define a particular character. Chardonnay for Chablis in France, and the uniqueness of Pinot Noir in Central Otago, New Zealand.
While Malbec is the best-known variety in Argentina, those who search a little deeper are surprised by the huge amount of styles and wines that exist. Among them, sparkling wines.
With its low profile, the second most cultivated varietal in Argentina has been renewed.
A flock of sheep roaming the vineyards and a llama sleeping under the shade of a poplar are the welcoming committee for a group of visitors at Bodegas Krontiras. Surprised by the scene, they forget the picture postcard setting of these Maipu vineyards, with the snowy peaks of the Cordillera in the background,...
All that is outstanding is different in an unexpected way. That’s what happened with the harvest of 2016 in Argentina, but particularly in Mendoza: a year in which nature will leave its indelible mark on both the wines and the memory of its winemakers. With a cold spring and an October with an average...
A word to the wise is enough, especially when it’s the case of a wise drinker. Today I am sharing with you the keys of a great drinker; what are the differences between a plain and simple drinker and a great drinker. 1. Buying on a specialized store True, wines are sold in several places […]
The world of the wine is a captivating and complex one, which many times leads to our appreciated consumer taking distance. It’s time to simplify its understanding so you, that don’t consume more or better wines because of ignorance, can get out of your comfort zone and take the risk to buy a new brand...
Argentina is well known for its red wines, especially Malbec, a varietal that offers a vast array of styles. For the same reason they are able to develop so many different types of Malbec, rosé wines are becoming a growing trend in the land of reds.
Few places in Argentina are as exemplary as Paraje Altamira to understand where the wine business is heading. The reason can be found in the same story of the Paraje (place or area): and how it went from being a place with no precise limits, to a well established Geographical Indication (GI) within the last...
