Cult Argentine wines
Argentina has several of these wines. Of course, like all cult labels, they are best kept secret!
Argentine oddities of yesterday and today
Sommeliers were surprised to discover was the diversity of strains and styles that the country offers and the long tradition of our wine industry.
Indispensable books to discover Argentina and its wines
There are dozens of titles that teach you more about Argentina and its wines.
Pedernal Valley, the extreme wines of San Juan
Protected by hills and rocky walls that rise up 2,700m, Pedernal is a remote valley to the South of the province of San Juan.
Semillón. What’s the story?
More and more winemakers are rediscovering long forgotten white wines from age old vineyards. Not Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling or Torrontés, the most consumed white in Argentina, no, their inspiration comes…
The many faces of Malbec
In Argentina, seven out of ten bottles that are uncorked, are red. Of those seven, 60% are Malbec. A logical figure for a country with this varietal as the flagship…
Organic vineyards on the rise in Argentina
The production of organic wines is making progress here in Argentina, and some of these wines are doing well in the most demanding markets. The global surface area under organic…
Women are gaining prominence in the Argentine wine business
In Argentina, women are holding key positions more and more these days. The wine industry is no stranger to this healthy trend. It is a relatively new phenomenon, however, which…
Sustainability and social responsibility; issues central to the Argentine wine industry
Argentine wine reached its privileged status thanks to Malbec, high scores from those in the know and hypnotic picture postcard vineyards. However, the industry has other reasons to feel proud of itself. Among these, the time and resources dedicated to sustainability programs, with a strong environmental and social commitment which many are beginning to appreciate.
Trends: what will we be drinking in 2016?
The Argentine wine business is looking forward to 2016 with high expectations. Beyond the variations in circumstances which the new year could bring and the change of government, wineries are…