Moving towards wines with more longevity
When the quality of wines a region or country produces is evaluated, one of the main variables that is considered is their ageing potential. That is, how many years you…
Six classic terroirs to be rediscovered in Mendoza
“While a novelty generates curiosity, only a classic has lasting value." It is a maxim that counts for pretty much everything in life, and was whispered to me recently by…
The different expressions of Malbec since 1990
A simple question doesn´t always produce a simple answer, and less so in the case of Malbec. A grape variety that is planted between 250 metres - 3,000 metres above…
The many faces of Malbec
In Argentina, seven out of ten bottles that are uncorked, are red. Of those seven, 60% are Malbec. A logical figure for a country with this varietal as the flagship…
Below the radar: What other varieties can one sample in Argentina?
Malbec. It seemed to be the first and last horizon of Argentine wine. At least from the point of view of a global consumer radar. But Argentina is a big…
Organic vineyards on the rise in Argentina
The production of organic wines is making progress here in Argentina, and some of these wines are doing well in the most demanding markets. The global surface area under organic…
Women are gaining prominence in the Argentine wine business
In Argentina, women are holding key positions more and more these days. The wine industry is no stranger to this healthy trend. It is a relatively new phenomenon, however, which…
Meet the five types of tannins that can be found in Argentine wine
In Argentine wine, tannins are often talked about as if they were demonyms, like Belgians or North Americans. But the reality is that there are different types of tannins within…
Seven things you didn’t know about the harvest in Mendoza
All countries that make wine have their own harvest festival. Since ancient times, men have celebrated the mystery of grapes turned into wine. But there are celebrations and celebrations. There…
Sustainability and social responsibility; issues central to the Argentine wine industry
Argentine wine reached its privileged status thanks to Malbec, high scores from those in the know and hypnotic picture postcard vineyards. However, the industry has other reasons to feel proud of itself. Among these, the time and resources dedicated to sustainability programs, with a strong environmental and social commitment which many are beginning to appreciate.