San Rafael, a land of excitement, nature and adventure
Located about 180 miles to the south, in the oasis formed by the Diamante and Atuel rivers, San Rafael is a multi-faceted jewel offering abundant vineyards and a wealth of adventure tourism.
The reinvention of San Rafael: classic terroirs with new wines
With the wineries all grouped together to reclaim their famous terroir, the wines of southern Mendoza are en route to the global stage with a unique style.
Bodega Araujo, a Passion for Wine and Nature
Bodega Araujo: 20 years after it was founded in Mendoza, the winery has developed a portfolio that is a clear expression of its terroir and respect for the family history.
The 12 most extensively planted white grape varieties in Argentina
Everyone is familiar with Chardonnay, a white grape variety grown in Argentina and all across the world. But it’s not so commonly known that it’s not actually the most extensively grown in the country. In fact, comes in third on a list of the varieties with the most surface area under vine in Argentina with 5863 hectares of a total, as of January 2021 of 35,845 hectares of white grape vines. So, which are the two most widely grown and what others make up the list of the top 12? What are the white varieties most commonly found in Argentina?
A guide to the most common red grapes in Argentina
The most common red grapes in Argentina, a guide to the most numerous varieties in the country.
The Sommelier’s Perspective: Tempranillo in Argentina
In 2011, the second Thursday of November was designated International Tempranillo Day. Of course, it’s a celebration in which Spanish wines occupy the lion’s share of the spotlight but the…
What are the oldest wineries in Argentina?
Many people see Argentina as part of the ‘new world’ of wine but in fact wine has been produced in the country for the past five centuries. Its history has…
The sommelier’s perspective: Chardonnay flying high in Argentina
It’s one of the most popular varietals among wine drinkers across the globe. Many know that its spiritual home is Burgundy where the most esteemed, expensive and imitated labels are…
The long history of Argentine sparkling wines
Neither new world nor old: a horse on its own path, Argentina has one foot in tradition and another in innovation. Sparkling wines, with a century of history in our…
The 2019 vintage will be one to remember…
All harvests are causes for celebration, but the really good ones are celebrated with a lot of noise. Nobody is hiding their enthusiasm about the exceptional 2019 harvest.