Laura Litvin, Author At Wines Of Argentina Blog

Sebastián Weigandt: “At Azafrán we want to highlight the diversity of Argentine wine”

By Laura Litvin 8 April, 2024News, OutstandingNo Comments

Sebastián Weigandt, one of the leading figures on Mendoza’s thriving gastronomic scene, is Head Chef at Azafrán, a restaurant that was recently honored in the Michelin Guide.

Agustín Balbi, the first Argentine chef to win a Michelin star in Asia

By Laura Litvin 2 January, 2024Breaking, News, OutstandingNo Comments

Agustín Balbi is the first Argentine chef to win a Michelin star in Asia. On a visit to Argentina, the talented cook talks to us about his working philosophy, his view of the local food scene, innovation in the kitchen, and future challenges.

The Michelin Guide in Argentina gives a boost to the local food (and wine) scene

By Laura Litvin 2 December, 2023Breaking, NewsNo Comments

The first edition of the Michelin Guide inArgentina, to be published in 2024, honored 71 restaurants in the City of Buenos Aires and Mendoza, a historic moment for the local food scene.

Day of the chef: cooking with Argentine identity

By Laura Litvin 7 November, 2023Breaking, News, OutstandingNo Comments

On Argentina’s vibrant gastronomic scene, October 20 is the Day of the Chef. Across the country, and the world, more and more cooks and restaurants are celebrating what each area has to offer, taking fresh new approaches and using innovative techniques to create dishes with real character, often conceived in close association with Argentine wine. Here, we celebrate the Day of the Chef with a brief – and far from complete – rundown of some of the most interesting restaurants and chefs across the country.

4 restaurants in Buenos Aires where Argentine wine takes center stage

By Laura Litvin 13 July, 2023Breaking, News, News1, OutstandingNo Comments

Restaurants in Buenos Aires are paying homage to one of the great national treasures. Here we share four fabulous options for eating and drinking some of the best wines out there.

Marcela Rienzo: “Argentine sommellerie stands out for its appreciation of the working culture of wine”

By Laura Litvin 1 June, 2023Breaking, News, OutstandingNo Comments

Marcela Rienzo, the new President of the Argentine Sommelier Association, shares her thoughts about promoting Argentine wine and the challenges facing her in her new role.

Michelin star Carito Lourenço: “Our goal is to make Fierro an ambassador for Argentine wines in Spain”

By Laura Litvin 10 May, 2023Breaking, News1, OutstandingNo Comments

Michelin Star Carito Lourenço. The first woman chef from Argentina to win a Michelin star, Carito Lourenço, is the owner of the Fierro restaurant in Valencia, Spain. Here, she shares her thoughts about the status of women in the field, her love for Argentine wines and her forthcoming projects.