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 […]
The growth of organic wine is occurring across the globe in every category: from 1.5% of the market in 2013, it rose to 2.6% in 2018 and is expected to reach 3.5% by 2023. To meet this demand, Argentina has increased and diversified its output of organic wines: more and more wineries, large...
The Argentinian phrase Una de cal y otra de arena (literally: ‘one of lime, the other of sand’), used to describe good things following bad, or vice versa, just about sums it up: an early, extraordinarily high quality harvest in otherwise terrible circumstances. This year’s harvest was affected...
167 years: over a century and a half since Malbec first arrived in Argentina and commenced a journey full of twists, turns and pitfalls. To get an idea of how much the grape’s fortunes have changed one simply needs to look at the fluctuations in planted surface area over time: In 1962 it was […]
Top sommelier Fabricio Portelli shares tips for getting the best out of Argentina’s iconic wine: styles to suit different occasions and the foods it goes well with at home or in the restaurant. Malbec has been seducing palates in Argentina from the moment it arrived on the boat in the second...
Lovers of Malbec are already familiar with how good it is as an accompaniment to meals and special moments but it can also be a wonderful ally in the kitchen – as Argentinian cooks know well. To celebrate Malbec World Day, we asked three top chefs at Argentine wineries about their favourite Malbec...
Unthinkable just a few years ago, new wine trends in Argentina are coming together to produce styles that are proving ever more interesting to sommeliers and curious consumers. Matías Prezioso, President of the Asociación Argentina de Sommeliers, shares some predictions for 2020: Wines...
