Alejandro Iglesias, Author At Wines Of Argentina Blog

The Evolution and Future of Argentine Malbec: An Icon

By Alejandro Iglesias 13 May, 2024News, OutstandingNo Comments

Argentine Malbec is an icon. Since it first became popular in the major overseas markets in the 20th century, it has evolved across the world thanks to oenological innovation. In this article, faced with a challenging market, sector leaders consider its present and future.

Organic Malbec, a growing segment

By Alejandro Iglesias 15 April, 2024Breaking, News, OutstandingNo Comments

Argentina is taking the lead in a global shift toward organic wines with a large number of organic Malbecs arousing passion and commitment through more responsible production methods.

Saskia de Rothschild: “Argentine wines today are very authentic”

By Alejandro Iglesias 5 March, 2024Breaking, News, OutstandingNo Comments

Boasting one of the most celebrated surnames in world viticulture, Saskia de Rothschild is a big fan of Argentina and today, in partnership with Laura Catena, runs Bodegas CARO, a…

The Drinks Business’s list of Global Wine Masters features 6 professionals from Argentina

By Alejandro Iglesias 1 March, 2024Breaking, News, OutstandingNo Comments

The Drinks Business has published its list of the top 100 Global Wine Masters and it includes 6 professionals from the Argentine viticultural scene.

Ana Paula Bartolucci is named Chef de Cave at Chandon Argentina

By Alejandro Iglesias 29 December, 2023Breaking, News, OutstandingNo Comments

Young but with extensive experience, Ana Paula Bartolucci is the first woman to be named Chef de Cave at Bodegas Chandon. Talent, a vision for the future and a family passion.

Argentine Wines enjoy great success at the 2023 Global Malbec Masters competition

By Alejandro Iglesias 15 November, 2023Breaking, News, OutstandingNo Comments

The 2023 Global Malbec Masters 2023. At the international competition held in the United Kingdom, Argentine wines stood out for their exceptional quality

12 inspirational women sommeliers from Argentina

By Alejandro Iglesias 3 April, 2023Breaking, OutstandingNo Comments

12 inspirational women sommeliers from Argentina. A list of some of the top women sommeliers, whose talent and commitment bring enormous value to the Argentine wine industry.

Marina Gayan: “Argentina should have more Masters of Wine”

By Alejandro Iglesias 31 March, 2023Breaking, News1, OutstandingNo Comments

In 2003, Marina Gayan was named the first Master of Wine of Latin America and to this day is still the only one from Argentina. Indisputably a leading figure in the industry, she now provides support to new candidates as well as sharing her accumulated expertise earned from 30 years in the wine industry.

Patricia Freuler, the first woman president of Bodegas de Argentina: “Ensuring equality of opportunity for women is a pressing issue for the entire viticultural sector.”

By Alejandro Iglesias 15 March, 2023Breaking, News, News12 Comments

Patricia Freuler was the first woman to be named President of Bodegas de Argentina. Her work for gender rights and equal opportunities has set an example within the institution and across the industry.

Victoria Brond: “It makes me very happy to know that we’ve managed to greatly smooth the path for the next generation of women in wine”

By Alejandro Iglesias 10 March, 2023Breaking, NewsNo Comments

Victoria Brond is an oenologist from Mendoza forging an extremely distinguished career in the world of wine. The head of Bodega Alpamanta, she is a leading figure on the biodynamic wine scene in Argentina.