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Bio Wines: what are they and when is it a good idea to obtain certification?

By Vinómanos 9 November, 2020Breaking, Markets, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

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?

By Francisco Rivero Segura 2 November, 2020Breaking, Markets, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

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

By Joaquín Hidalgo 26 October, 2020Breaking, Markets, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

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…

New and original wines made in amphorae from Argentina

By Alejandro Iglesias 19 October, 2020Breaking, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

Yes, amphorae, the same things the ancient Greeks used, what archaeologists researching the origins of wine are now finding in neolithic era caves and settlements. These venerable recipients offer proof…

A week to show you why Torrontés is great all year round

By Joaquín Hidalgo 13 October, 2020Breaking, Markets, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

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

By Vinómanos 12 October, 2020Infographics, Markets, NewsNo Comments

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,…

The Magic of Small Producers

By Joaquín Hidalgo 6 October, 2020Breaking, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

There are a lot of very good Malbecs out there, but when you learn that a producer is working in a distinctive, unique way the temptation to immediately reach for…

Argentine Tannat, an elegant take on a rustic red

By Vinómanos 29 September, 2020Breaking, News, News1, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

Tannat has been grown in Argentina since the end of the 19th century when European immigrants brought it and several other varieties along with them as a taste of home, marking the beginning of quality viticulture in Mendoza. But in spite of its 125 year history in the country, the variety, originally from the south-west of France and currently the iconic grape of Uruguay, has never seemed to interest local winemakers in same way as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. That, however, looks to be beginning to change.

Rediscovering the Calchaquí Valleys

By Alejandro Iglesias 22 September, 2020Breaking, News, News1, NL, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

The northwest of Argentina offers several outstanding and unique examples of winemaking in extreme conditions. The vineyards of the Calchaquí Valleys are planted and maintained at altitudes ranging between 1700…

The Argentine wine industry expands its range of vegan certified wines

By Sebastián Ríos 15 September, 2020News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

In recent years, supermarket aisles have filled up with products labelled as being apt for for consumption by people who identify as vegan. The movement has spread to Argentine wine…