Quebrada de Humahuaca, a unique terroir

By Alejandro Iglesias 22 February, 2021News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

Since the early 2000s, a cluster of intrepid producers in the Quebrada de Humahuaca have headed up the mountain to produce wine right on the Tropic of Capricorn, at 23° South, to make some extraordinary wines. Discover them.

Old vine wines: the precious flavour of the ages

By Alejandro Iglesias 5 February, 2021Breaking, News, Outstanding, UncategorizedNo Comments

In Argentina about a third of vineyards are at least 40 years old and there are several that are over a hundred. Those old vines represent valuable genetic material.

How to choose an Argentine wine

By Alejandro Iglesias 26 January, 2021Breaking, Malbec, Markets, News, Outstanding, Trends1 Comment

Argentina is the fifth largest wine producer in the world with a winemaking history that dates back 400 years, so any bottle you choose is going to be good quality. Additionally, although Argentina is best known for its Malbecs, it also offers a wide range of other grapes and styles. It's time to find out how to choose the best Argentine wines.

Argentine wine ideas for Christmas

By Alejandro Iglesias 16 December, 2020Breaking, Lifestyle, Markets, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

We’re coming down the final straight of 2020, a year that won’t be forgotten in a hurry and certainly won’t be missed. Which is exactly why we should be celebrating…

Southern Patagonia Wine Country

By Alejandro Iglesias 9 December, 2020Breaking, Markets, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

Most people think of the winemaking region of Patagonia as being restricted to Alto Valle in Río Negro and San Patricio del Chañar in the province of Neuquén. However, over…

Orange wines in Argentina: from curiosity to speciality

By Alejandro Iglesias 1 December, 2020Breaking, Markets, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

The current generation of oenologists is exploring new horizons for Argentine wine. Some are carrying out in-depth studies of terroir, others trying out new styles and winemaking methods. The fifth…

Make it a Thanksgiving Day to remember with wine from Argentina

By Alejandro Iglesias 20 November, 2020Breaking, Markets, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

Thanksgiving Day is a major date on the calendar of many Americans and given how this year’s gone so far you might say that it’s been even more eagerly awaited…

New and original wines made in amphorae from Argentina

By Alejandro Iglesias 19 October, 2020Breaking, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

Yes, amphorae, the same things the ancient Greeks used, what archaeologists researching the origins of wine are now finding in neolithic era caves and settlements. These venerable recipients offer proof…

Rediscovering the Calchaquí Valleys

By Alejandro Iglesias 22 September, 2020Breaking, News, News1, NL, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

The northwest of Argentina offers several outstanding and unique examples of winemaking in extreme conditions. The vineyards of the Calchaquí Valleys are planted and maintained at altitudes ranging between 1700…

Newst Geographic Indications in Argentina

The five newest Geographic Indications in Argentina

By Alejandro Iglesias 25 August, 2020Breaking, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

Redrawing the boundaries to better appreciate what lies within them. This is the core idea behind recent developments on the Argentine wine scene where the identification of Geographic Indications (GI)…

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