Panna cotta with Patagonian cherries: a summer treat
Panna cotta with cherries and white chocolate, an easy way to enjoy the sweet, juicy fruit.
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.
Adventure, nature and enchantment in the Mendoza Andes
To the north of the province the pick of these attractions are to be found in Aconcagua Provincial Park and the Villavicencio Nature Reserve, seductive beauty spots that generously share their treasures with travelers with intrepid and contemplative intentions alike, offering unforgettable experiences to all concerned.
Argentine wine: a hug from afar
Nicky is choosing a present for her friend Hayley and unwittingly sets out on the path to becoming a wine expert.
San Rafael, a land of excitement, nature and adventure
Located about 180 miles to the south, in the oasis formed by the Diamante and Atuel rivers, San Rafael is a multi-faceted jewel offering abundant vineyards and a wealth of adventure tourism.
From the Rhône to the Andes
Vinhas de cepas mediterrâneas na Argentina: alguns produtores direcionaram suas bússolas às cepas do Ródano e formaram um pequeno grupo que produz vinhos fascinantes na Argentina.
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?
Centolla Crab, queen of the seas of the end of the world, and a gourmet favourite
The experience of eating the prickly monster that is the Centolla, or Chilean King Crab, involves much more than enjoying its tender flesh. Its arrival at the table is a show in itself: the intense orange colour, the knobbly, spiky carapace and threatening claws and legs might well put off more squeamish diners but once you’ve get past the tough exterior and try the extraordinarily tender flesh you’ll be hooked for life. So how best to cook it at home? It seems daunting but in fact it’s surprisingly simple. Before getting to the master recipe, let’s learn a little more about the sea creature.
Low alcohol and alcohol-free: new options for consumers
The Argentine wine industry is beginning to explore low and non-alcoholic wines to meet the demands of a rising global trend.