The Silver Economy, a key segment Argentine wine needs to target
The passage of time and ageing are both inevitable in this life and the way in which we deal with that is becoming an increasingly pressing issue in the 21st…
Wine and Generation Z: a passing trend or a new view of a venerable tradition?
Hard data from around the world offers incontrovertible proof that people are consuming less alcohol, and this is having knock-on effects on the wine industry. Although similar trends were also…
Marisol de la Fuente: “When you’re promoting wine, you need to think about when it is consumed”
A sommelier, marketer, teacher and journalist, Marisol de la Fuente’s CV ticks several boxes but it’s her passion for wine and the straightforward, informative way she reaches consumers that saw…
Elise Treiber, a third-generation winemaker, is named the new director of Bodega Monteviejo
Between the end of the 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s, Argentine viticulture experienced a sea change that would transform the industry. Investors from all across the world were…
Restaurants in Mendoza: 5 new options to discover
Restaurants in Mendoza are of proven quality, with the province’s wine scene helping to make an exceptional pairing that has earned local establishments a plethora of honors including Michelin stars. …
Interview with Susana Balbo: “If Argentina wants a healthy wine industry, I envisage us focussing on producing better and better wines.”
With over 40 years’ experience in Argentine viticulture, Susana Balbo is still adding glorious new chapters to her story. The first woman oenologist in Argentina, and South America as a…
Lulie Halstead: “Over the next five years, alcohol consumption will continue to moderate”
Lulie Halstead, an expert on global wine consumption trends, visited Argentina for the “Wine in 2030” workshop. What wineries should be prepared for in order to achieve success in the next few years.
From north to south and east to west: education programs run by Argentine wineries
Education programs run by Argentine wineries. Whether it’s educational support, internship programs or training, wineries are getting involved in improving and developing their communities.
Sustainable oenotourism: focusing on carbon footprints and certification
Sustainable oenotourism. A large number of wineries in Argentina are taking a sustainable approach to their tourism businesses. Public and private actors are working to raise awareness and introduce visitors to the best sustainable destinations.
Women in oenology: in Argentina, women make up 60% of the profession
Women in oenology: in Argentina, women make up 60% of the profession. The statistic comes from a recent survey on gender perspectives commissioned by Amfori, Bodegas de Argentina and Wines of Argentina. Gender parity or a majority of women was found in nine separate areas of the industry.