Southern Patagonia Wine Country
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
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
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
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
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…
The five newest Geographic Indications in Argentina
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)…
Wine & friends: in Argentina, friendship rapidly turns to wine
On 20 July, 1969, a human being walked on the moon for the first time. One small step, one giant leap for mankind. So big was that leap that in…
10 Frequently Asked Questions About Argentine Wine
Learning about wine involves much more than identifying producers and grape varieties. You need to know about the winemaking history of the country where the wine came from and the…
The future of Malbec is now
Before discussing the future one needs to consider the past and present. And the simple reason for this is that it is only in the here and now that anything…
12 women shaking up the Argentine wine scene
The history of the Argentine wine industry is full of women who have made major contributions to the field. A couple of the most famous are Susana Balbo, the first…