Why the unique conditions in Argentina are ideal for the grape. Paz Levinson shares the most exciting examples of Argentine Cabernet Franc and stunning blends with Malbec. It’s always the same with Cabernet Franc: at first sniff, you’re taken aback by the explosion of different aromas. The captivating...
Research into altitude, Geographic Indications to consolidate a sense of identity and sustainable management of water resources are all becoming increasingly common in an industry that is constantly fine-tuning. Practices like these are leading the innovations in Argentine wine today. Things are happening...
Learning about wine involves much more than identifying producers and grape varieties. You need to know about the winemaking history of the country where the wine came from and the different characteristics of each region. We get a lot of different questions about argentine wines from consumers and the trade...
On 12 May, the Board of Directors of Wines of Argentina voted to appoint Maximiliano Hernández Toso to the role of President of the institution until 2022. Hailing from a family of winemakers, Maximiliano Hernández Toso is the co-founder of WHT Partners, an Argentine financial group that specializes...
The open fire, the smell of meat on a hot grill with friends and family gathered around it. Both North and South America have long and proud but quite distinct barbecuing traditions. “In the USA there are two major types of barbecue. The smokers of the south (Texas, Memphis, Kansas and North...
Out of the ordinary reds and whites are attracting consumers looking for something innovative and new. Valeria Gamper, Best Sommelier in Argentina, shares her favorites among the most original wines of Argentina. There are as many different tastes as there are people, and in Argentina that...
Master of Wine and one of the leading wine writers in the world, Tim Atkin has visited Argentina regularly since 1992. His Argentina Special Report has become a guide to the standing of Argentine wines in global opinion and so, a few days after his 2020 report – for which Atkin visited the country...
It’s well-known that Malbec is an excellent accompaniment to meat but restaurants at Argentine wineries also offer a range of vegetarian options. In this article, three renowned chefs share their favourite veggie recipes featuring Malbec. #Recipe 1 Chef: Soledad Nardelli – Bodega Tapiz (Mendoza)...
It’s one of the most popular varietals among wine drinkers across the globe. Many know that its spiritual home is Burgundy where the most esteemed, expensive and imitated labels are to be found. Others have come to associate it more with the Napa Valley or southern Australia, but some have found that...
Before discussing the future one needs to consider the past and present. And the simple reason for this is that it is only in the here and now that anything has any meaning. So, to envisage the future of Malbec the most fruitful approach is to peek under the surface of what is going on […]
