When people think of Malbec, their minds often turn to meat, but Malbec pairings can be much more diverse than that. here is a Malbec for every dish and any occasion.
Looking forward to Malbec World Day, which is celebrated on 17 April, Malbec lovers across the world tell us just why they fell in love with the star of the Argentine wine scene.
Malbec, just keeps reinventing itself. In addition to the extraordinary range of flavours and styles it has to offer depending on the terroir and altitude where it was made now the Argentine wine scene embraces carbonic maceration.
Women have been major players on the Argentine wine scene for decades. Nonetheless, until the end of the last century it was rare to see a woman in charge of a winery or setting herself up as an independent winemaker. But that has now changed thanks to the courage of pioneers and the younger generations who followed them. what happens to women and wine in Argentina
There are plenty of wines around the world that are suitable for cellar ageing, although only a few are famous enough to keep buyers from the temptation of uncorking them. These include Barolos from Piamonte and Bordeaux blends from Médoc, But what about Argentine vintage wines?
In Argentina about a third of vineyards are at least 40 years old and there are several that are over a hundred. Those old vines represent valuable genetic material.
Take out food is always a tasty and convenient option but it’s been especially vital during the pandemic. What are the best alcoholic drinks to go with it? Several Argentine wines go very well with these foods. Why not give some of these a try?
Argentina is the fifth largest wine producer in the world with a winemaking history that dates back 400 years, so any bottle you choose is going to be good quality. Additionally, although Argentina is best known for its Malbecs, it also offers a wide range of other grapes and styles. It's time to find out how to choose the best Argentine wines.