THE INEXHAUSTIBLE WORLD OF MALBEC FOR NEW PALATES
It’s no secret that Malbec is the grape that has made Argentina’s name in the world of wine. And yet there’s still a lot that people don’t know much about:…
Malbec, classic but varied: descriptors of the varietal in different areas of Argentina
In the preface to one if his guides, Hugh Johnson offers the following recommendation: ‘If you love Burgundy, then try Malbec.’ He goes on to say that Burgundy fans’ fascination…
Jancis Robinson: “Argentina is producing better Cabernet Franc than the Loire Valley”
Five years after her last trip to Argentina, Jancis Robinson, the most famous Master of Wine in the world, returned to Mendoza to find out what has been going on…
In Praise of Eastern Mendoza
Those who are familiar with Mendoza will have been to many of the regions that appear on bottle labels. Luján de Cuyo and Maipú (staples of eastern Mendoza), together often…
Mountain Wines: how altitude affects the style of Argentinian wines
Not many countries can boast vineyards higher than 1000 metres above sea level (masl) and they certainly tend to be the exception rather than the rule. Argentina, however, is that…
12 women shaking up the Argentine wine scene
The history of the Argentine wine industry is full of women who have made major contributions to the field. A couple of the most famous are Susana Balbo, the first…
WHY CHOOSE ARGENTINE PINOT NOIR
The most elegant of red grapes is showing some very promising wines in Argentina.
The long history of Argentine sparkling wines
Neither new world nor old: a horse on its own path, Argentina has one foot in tradition and another in innovation. Sparkling wines, with a century of history in our…
Vino Argentino shone bright at Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019
The cream of the crop of Latin American cuisine arrived in Argentina to celebrate the 7th edition of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants. Vino Argentino was enjoyed by the who’s who of the global culinary scene, in Buenos Aires.
The 2019 vintage will be one to remember…
All harvests are causes for celebration, but the really good ones are celebrated with a lot of noise. Nobody is hiding their enthusiasm about the exceptional 2019 harvest.