“Argentina’s wine industry is now diverse, with younger more progressive winemakers in charge”
After visiting Argentina, Michael Schachner shared the most interesting aspects of his trip in an exclusive interview with Wines of Argentina.
Wines of Argentina receives Masters of Wine from around the world for an unprecedented trip to Argentina
The holders of the most prestigious title in wine toured Mendoza, Salta and Buenos Aires from February 17th to 24th.
Why do Argentinians love invading your personal space?
Getting up close and personal with strangers in Argentina isn’t difficult. In fact, finding yourself at a rather intimate distance from Argentines is hard to avoid. You’ll inevitably end up…
Argentinean wine gets highest wine rating in Vivino Wine Style Awards 2018
Vivino is launching the results of the 2018 Vivino Wine Style Awards, recognizing the very best and most beloved wines from around the globe. This year’s award winning wines were…
Who is the best sommelier of Argentina 2017?
On October 31st, Martín Bruno, at just 34, became the best sommelier in Argentina at the 7th contest organized by the Argentine Association of Sommeliers (AAS). His is an exemplary career of what is today a profession in Argentina.
Aged wines arrive on the market
Ageing is a taboo subject in Argentina. Not because consumers, locals or foreigners do not want to try the smooth flavour of the years, but because, and this is the thing, wineries in general do not treasure wines and restaurants sell the last bottle regularly. But things are changing.
9 Argentine restaurants in Latin America’s 50 Best
Argentine gastronomy is living its best moment. In 2017, Buenos Aires was the Gastronomic Capital of Latin America and 9 of the 50 best restaurants in Latin America are in Buenos Aires.
Petit Verdot, conquering curiosity
For a few years now Petit Verdot has been gaining popularity in Argentina as a varietal for its gustatory delights.
The number of biodynamic certified wines is on the up
Llamas, sheep and geese is what you'll find roaming among some Argentine vineyards. If the classic picture postcard included mountains and rows of vines, there is now a bio version with animals. The reason? A small but growing reality called biodynamic wine from which more and more certified wines are arriving.
Criolla grapes & the taste of history
[:es]La amplia familia de uvas Criollas comienza a hacer ruido entre los wine lovers. A pesar de su antigua estirpe enológica, para muchos se trata de cepas exóticas y novedosas, tanto o más que el sabor de sus vinos.