The reinvention of Argentine Chardonnay
"Argentina must tell the world more about its Chardonnay"
Moving towards a paradigm shift in Argentine wine
There is talk of parcels and divisions within vineyards that do not follow the carefully constructed rows. Wineries are using small tanks and eggs and displaying them like trophies. And…
Gualtallary versus Altamira: what does each one offer?
The quest for colder climates, where fresher tasting wines are to be found has led the Argentine wine industry deep into the mountains.
PHIL CROZIER Latin American tour
Phil Crozier, born and raised in England - a country that for centuries has made wine a huge global business - is becoming a Gaucho, the English chain of Grills and a sales phenomenon for Argentine wines.
High altitude sparkling wines, the sky’s the limit for freshness
How far do you need to climb to reach the cooler terroirs? That seems to be the question that sparkling wine producers are asking themselves today. We talk about mental…
Agrelo, the touristic heart of Argentine wine
When travellers dream of touring a wine region, their imaginations fill with golden sunsets, majestic mountains, well defined vineyards and many, many, many great wines. When travellers have these fantasies,…
Seven things that people always get wrong about Argentine wine
Most of the time consumers repeat - and some journalists and winery owners too - things that are unfounded or completely wrong...
TORRONTÉS: Argentina’s Iconic White Grape
In March 1987, I found myself in a small car with the son of Arnaldo Etchart, the producer of some amazing, prize-winning wines from Bodegas Etchart. The young man was…
Pinot Noir is gaining ground and expressiveness in Argentina
The varietal, native of the Burgundy region of France, now covers the four corners of the country and in each one offers a different wine.