Much more than World Class Wines, Argentina offers the historical strata of wines. In this article, we discuss the three most important.
By Joaquín Hidalgo /
12 June, 2015
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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.
To anyone familiar with the reds of Bordeaux or the Veneto region of Italy, Argentine reds boast a unique colour: from the moment it splashes into the glass, the first thing you notice is its intensity — a dark violet red, like the night — a dense colour that you cannot see through. And that […]
By Alejandro Iglesias /
27 May, 2015
Every wine producing country has its own way of deciding what constitutes a reserve wine and which ones correspond to a denomination of origin. These are the basic concepts with regards to Argentina.
By Joaquín Hidalgo /
18 May, 2015
Argentina is a rarity in the universe of wine: Located in the new world, it works more like an old country. And Perdriel, a terroir with more than one hundred years to its name, is the perfect example of what the past can do for the future of wine.
By Joaquín Hidalgo /
11 May, 2015
If all we do in Argentina is speak about red wine, it is because, until now the white universe has been vacant. But now a new breed of wines and winemakers are laying the foundation for a future of freshness.
By Joaquín Hidalgo /
6 May, 2015
The Institute of Wine and Pisco of the San Martin de Porres University announced on March 26 the introduction of the Manuel Pablo Oleachea Du Bois award to recognise individuals and institutions dedicated to the promotion of wine in Peru. The name of the award is in recognition of the Peruvian family...
By Hugo Sabogal /
8 April, 2015
In Japan they’re experts and in England they’re social drinkers, while in the USA they’re crazy about pairing. In this article, a return to the world of women in wine.
By Alejandro Iglesias /
12 March, 2015
Argentine sparkling wines are gaining ground in the world. What’s caused this rise and what you need to know about them.
By Joaquín Hidalgo /
9 March, 2015
New interpretations of terroir are offering more styles and opening the gustatory range of our country. Three key examples.
By Alejandro Iglesias /
24 February, 2015
What does a Malbec taste like? Why drink Torrontés? What curious story lies behind Bonarda? Why is Cabernet Franc taking off now?
By Joaquín Hidalgo /
19 February, 2015
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