Río Negro: birthplace of wine in southern Patagonia
A province where one finds unusual grape varieties and innovative winemaking techniques.
Argentine wines for the summer: much more than a seasonal fling
How to best enjoy Argentine wines for the summer and which ones to choose. Mountain whites, reds and unusual varieties.
An introduction to the Geographic Indication of San Pablo
The wine growing regions of Argentina are being charted with ever greater precision. Whereas just over a decade ago, geographic designations essentially followed political borders, lumping vast tracts of very different land in together, today producers are identifying the exact areas where meaningful distinctions can be made between local terroirs. This is certainly true of one of the newest Geographic Indications: San Pablo, which was approved in 2019.
The 12 most extensively planted white grape varieties in Argentina
Everyone is familiar with Chardonnay, a white grape variety grown in Argentina and all across the world. But it’s not so commonly known that it’s not actually the most extensively grown in the country. In fact, comes in third on a list of the varieties with the most surface area under vine in Argentina with 5863 hectares of a total, as of January 2021 of 35,845 hectares of white grape vines. So, which are the two most widely grown and what others make up the list of the top 12? What are the white varieties most commonly found in Argentina?
The most extreme vineyards in Argentina
In addition to the highest and most southerly in the world, there are also several that are notable for more esoteric reasons. Below is a list of some of the most interesting and extreme
Altitude/latitude: an anagram that can also be used as a guide to the different terroirs of Argentina
The terroirs of Argentina: what’s distinctive about the geography of the country compared to other wine regions?
A guide to the most common red grapes in Argentina
The most common red grapes in Argentina, a guide to the most numerous varieties in the country.
Argentine Chardonnay, an increasingly alluring choice
Argentine Chardonnay, an increasingly alluring choice: International Chardonnay Day is coming up and offers an ideal opportunity to learn more about the different wines made from the grape and to discover one or two new producers and regions. For instance, have you ever tried an Argentine Chardonnay?
The Malbec Rosé Rainbow
Some Malbec rosés are salmon-pink while others are so pale as to be almost white, some are neon cherry, others are a coppery onion skin, and some can barely be…
How to read a Malbec label
Every country has its own legislation regarding labelling but here we offer a guide to help you read an Argentine Malbec label with confidence.