Bonarda: key piece of Argentine wine
With its low profile, the second most cultivated varietal in Argentina has been renewed.
Biodynamic viticulture continues to grow in Argentina
A flock of sheep roaming the vineyards and a llama sleeping under the shade of a poplar are the welcoming committee for a group of visitors at Bodegas Krontiras. Surprised…
Ten key descriptors for today’s Malbec
Anyone who has tried more than three Malbec’s at any one time knows that a diversity of tastes and styles is what rules today in the variety. Over the past…
Aroma Republic in Argentina
Between 7 - 21 August, Wines of Argentina received a group of 11 teachers from AROMA REPUBLIC.
Malbec, its clone and its family
The flagship grape of Argentina doesn’t escape from the classic varietal crossings. Denominated as Côt, Auxerrois o Pressac on different parts of France, it is a foreign that plays as local.
The exceptional harvest of 2016
All that is outstanding is different in an unexpected way. That's what happened with the harvest of 2016 in Argentina, but particularly in Mendoza: a year in which nature will…
Argentine flavours from top to bottom
More and more these days chefs are setting foot in the fincas of Mendoza, carrying their pots and pans and planting themselves firmly under the shade of Jacaranda trees along…
A word to the wise drinker
A word to the wise is enough, especially when it’s the case of a wise drinker. Today I am sharing with you the keys of a great drinker; what are…
Wine & Backpacking
Anna and Eric are a young couple. Right now, at a small table at neoyorkino coffee, finalising details for their next trip. She was born in London but now does…
Cult Argentine wines
Argentina has several of these wines. Of course, like all cult labels, they are best kept secret!