The new face of the Calchaquí Valley
We are at the beginning of September, the winter has ended and the landscape is ochre: bare carob trees paint the mountains a monotone terracotta, where every so often in…
The cuisine and wines of Patagonia are booming
Every year, millions of visitors from all over the world come to Patagonia, Argentina to explore its geography and tour its forests, lakes and snow-capped mountains in search of relaxation…
Gastronomy along the wine routes
Now that Argentina is becoming a more popular tourism destination wineries are beginning to offer specialized services as well as the classic vineyard and barrel room tours to cater for…
Argentine Customs: Stuffed pasta
Sundays are equally tedious the world over. In Argentina, however, there are two things that can break the monotony of the weekend: in the afternoons there is football along with its crazed fans, but before at midday, there is pasta with family and friends all gathered around the table.
The reinvention of San Rafael: classic terroirs with new wines
With the wineries all grouped together to reclaim their famous terroir, the wines of southern Mendoza are en route to the global stage with a unique style.
Argentine wines are are becoming more popular with collectors
Some reds have found their way into the great collections of the world. If you’re thinking of putting a few away for a rainy day, which ones are a good bet?
What are the most typical pairings in Argentina?
Over the years, Argentines have brought various dishes to the table which have their own pairings. What are the most typical and curious of these? Here we take a journey of the palate.
The asado (bbq), an Argentine experience to savour with red wine
There are two asados, one is the ritual of preparing it and the other is the ritual of cooking it. In Argentina, it is a huge event of eating delicious meat and drinking good wines, which no traveller should miss.
DRINKING AT 30,000 FEET
This summer, Britain's Prospect magazine published an article by journalist Barry Smith, Director of the Institute of Philosophy at the School of Advanced Study, part of the University of London,…
THE PERFECT MARRIAGE
Today, and increasingly, we are seeing a quest for the perfect marriage of food and wine. However, I always say that making a well balanced pairing is an art! This…