The Pedernal Valley, San Juan’s Open Secret
When does a terroir become established in the minds of consumers? When it completes a cycle in which the wines it produces have set tongues wagging and its distinctiveness comes…
The Sommelier’s Perspective: Tempranillo in Argentina
In 2011, the second Thursday of November was designated International Tempranillo Day. Of course, it’s a celebration in which Spanish wines occupy the lion’s share of the spotlight but the…
Bio Wines: what are they and when is it a good idea to obtain certification?
Many wine consumers, especially younger generations, are increasingly environmentally conscious and producers are responding to the trend by offering an expanding range of environmentally friendly wines that fall into several…
Why try an Argentine Petit Verdot?
The recent development of Argentine Petit Verdot is a fascinating phenomenon. Having already won over a band of faithful followers within the country it is now delighting palates overseas. For…
Hallowine: some scary labels from Argentina to uncork on Halloween
Getting into the spooky, playful spirit of Halloween, several vineyards and cellars would appear to have opened their doors to the netherworld, giving rise to a series of labels that…
A week to show you why Torrontés is great all year round
Several countries across the world are famous for their aromatic white wines. In places such as Greece, Hungary and Slovenia, discerning consumers scour the shelves in search of the distinctive…
Argentina vintage report: 2015 to 2019
Up until 2015, when Argentina’s meteorological cycle changed, vintages didn’t seem to vary much. Of course each had its subtle differences but overall they were fairly homogenous. However, since 2015,…
Maximiliano Hernández Toso is named the new President of Wines of Argentina
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…
The Sommelier’s Perspective: the latest wine trends in Argentina
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…
WINE MARKET TRENDS – HOW AND WHY IS THE WINE SCENE CHANGING IN USA & BRAZIL?
Wines of Argentina, the entity responsible for the global promotion of Vino Argentino worldwide, together with the Argentine Agency for Investment and International Trade, organize the seminar "Wine market trends.…