What are the most typical pairings in Argentina?
Over the years, Argentines have brought various dishes to the table which have their own pairings. What are the most typical and curious of these? Here we take a journey of the palate.
Why are Argentine reds so rich in colour?
To anyone familiar with the reds of Bordeaux or the Veneto region of Italy, Argentine reds boast a unique colour: from the moment it splashes into the glass, the first…
How does the denominations system work for Argentine wine?
Every wine producing country has its own way of deciding what constitutes a reserve wine and which ones correspond to a denomination of origin. These are the basic concepts with regards to Argentina.
Argentine Terroirs: Perdriel, past and future in the same vine cloth
Argentina is a rarity in the universe of wine: Located in the new world, it works more like an old country. And Perdriel, a terroir with more than one hundred years to its name, is the perfect example of what the past can do for the future of wine.
The white wine revolution is underway in Argentina
If all we do in Argentina is speak about red wine, it is because, until now the white universe has been vacant. But now a new breed of wines and winemakers are laying the foundation for a future of freshness.
Salta: vineyards and empanadas in the shade of a cactus
Unique in the world, this province in northwestern Argentina offers stunning mountains, giant cacti and unforgettable wines.
The asado (bbq), an Argentine experience to savour with red wine
There are two asados, one is the ritual of preparing it and the other is the ritual of cooking it. In Argentina, it is a huge event of eating delicious meat and drinking good wines, which no traveller should miss.
Malbec: Argentina’s Great Debut
This April 17th, for the fifth consecutive year, we will be holding Malbec World Day, a celebration created and established by Wines of Argentina, the organization responsible for the promotion…
New styles of Malbec are emerging from outside Mendoza
Argentina offers many different styles of Malbec. Most of them from Mendoza, but there are a handful of other Malbec’s worth discovering.
Why is Malbec synonymous with Argentina?
It is the most widely planted red grape, the most exported and the one that best represents each terroir of the country. But why does it not have this significance in other countries? The answer is in its long history.