Thanksgiving: a good time to celebrate with Argentine wine
Although it’s very much an American holiday, Thanksgiving is now a date well-known across the world. Those who celebrate it see it as an occasion on which to enjoy family…
Argentina shines at World’s Best Vineyards 2024: Catena Zapata enter the Hall of Fame and 6 wineries feature in the Top 50
On Monday, November 4, in Sussex, United Kingdom, the world of wine gathered to name the best vineyards on the globe for the new edition of a now celebrated event…
Merlot, a jewel of Argentine viticulture
The story of Argentine Merlot is a tale of resilience and sophistication. Although it has been out of the limelight in recent decades, for years the grape has been a…
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…
The evolution and growth of Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon
International Cabernet Sauvignon Day is always good excuse to remind ourselves that Argentina, which is renowned the world over for its Malbecs, has also made astounding progress with its Cabernet…
Pinot Noir Day: world class versions from Argentina
On August 18, the world celebrates Pinot Noir Day. The grape is one of the most popular across the world and the wines it produces tend to offer aromas of…
Argentine Bonarda: the resilient variety
When you turn to Bonarda, you’re speaking to the soul of Argentine wine. With over 17,448 hectares under vine, Argentine Bonarda, the red variety, is only outdone by Malbec, which…
Diego Lijavetzky and a study to map the complete genome of the Malbec plant
An interview with Diego Lijavetzky, a researcher at Conicet, who led a study to map the complete genome of the Malbec plant.
The far east of Mendoza and its guardians
The east of Mendoza is an area slowly recovering its prominence thanks to new profiles and the producers behind them.