Argentine Bonarda: the resilient variety
When you turn to Bonarda, you’re speaking to the soul of Argentine wine. With over 17,448 hectares under vine, Argentine Bonarda, the red variety, is only outdone by Malbec, which…
Bonarda Argentina, the silent queen
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…
Bonarda: key piece of Argentine wine
With its low profile, the second most cultivated varietal in Argentina has been renewed.
The long road of Bonarda
From confusion about this varietal, to styles renewing the market, Bonarda is gaining ground among consumers. Wine is like people; those who thoroughly understand the ever enduring mystery. And among…
B.I.G: a new producer alliance is born in San Juan
In the valleys of San Juan, a group of wineries is redefining the way that regional wine production is organized. B.I.G., an acronym for Bodegas con Indicación Geográfica (Wineries with…
San Rafael: new Mendozan producers to discover
In San Rafael, Mendoza Province – 150 miles from the provincial capital – the legacies of long-established producers overlap with more recent small enterprises that seek to bring out the…
San Rafael Mendoza: an undiscovered gem on the Argentine viticultural scene
Located 150 miles to the south of the provincial capital, San Rafael Mendoza, is an undiscovered gem of the Cuyo region. The area boasts outstanding natural beauty but is also,…
Pinot Noir Day: world class versions from Argentina
On August 18, the world celebrates Pinot Noir Day. The grape is one of the most popular across the world and the wines it produces tend to offer aromas of…
The far east of Mendoza and its guardians
The east of Mendoza is an area slowly recovering its prominence thanks to new profiles and the producers behind them.
Sebastián Weigandt: “At Azafrán we want to highlight the diversity of Argentine wine”
Sebastián Weigandt, one of the leading figures on Mendoza’s thriving gastronomic scene, is Head Chef at Azafrán, a restaurant that was recently honored in the Michelin Guide.