Six non-winery restaurants in Mendoza
Six non-winery restaurants in Mendoza. The boom in oenotourism is attracting more and more visitors with high gastronomic expectations and Mendoza is meeting them brilliantly.
The Sustenta-Vitis Forum: the view of international experts on Sustainability in Argentine wineries
At the Sustenta-Vitis Forum, the first conference on sustainability in the Argentine wine industry organized by WofA, specialists from different parts of the world came to the country, touring wineries and sharing their views on national viticulture.
Inés de los Santos: “I want to make white wines”
Inés De Los Santos has wanted to work in cocktails since before the internet existed, let alone cocktail bars or women mixologists. But, she says, she always liked a challenge. Respected by her colleagues, chefs and followers, today she runs CoChinChina (which recently came in 26th in The 50 Best Bars list), and Köna together with Narda Lepes and dreams of retiring to Mendoza to make her own wines.
Patricia Ortiz, Wapisa Winery: “The important thing is to get people talking about Argentina”
The head of the Tapiz, Zolo and Wapisa Wineries, Patricia Ortiz has spent twenty years making high quality wines. Working in both Mendoza and by the sea in Río Negro, innovation and overcoming professional challenges are both her inspiration and trademark.
Winemaker Marcelo Miras: transforming viticulture through sustainability
Marcelo Miras is a prestigious oenologist with a long history in the Alto Valle de Río Negro. After doing important work at major wineries such as Humberto Canale and Bodega del Fin del Mundo, Miras settled in Mainqué, in a vineyard that dates back to 1958, to found his own winery, Bodega Miras, where environmental awareness is of primary importance.
The Michelin Guide in Argentina gives a boost to the local food (and wine) scene
The first edition of the Michelin Guide inArgentina, to be published in 2024, honored 71 restaurants in the City of Buenos Aires and Mendoza, a historic moment for the local food scene.
Bodega 3SAPAS: Planting for the future
Bodega 3SAPAS is committed to making the planet a better place and as part of their plan present the program One bottle=One tree, together with the NGOs: Un Árbol, Trees for Future and One Tree Planted. As part of its quest to improve the environment, for each bottle sold, 3SAPAS will plant a native tree in areas threatened by deforestation and degraded ecosystems.
Winery waste: how to improve practices in Argentina
Winery waste and treatment: what Argentine winemakers are doing to improve their handling of winery waste. At the vineyard and during the wine production process, waste is generated that enterprises are trying to re-use or recycle to reduce their negative impact on the environment.
Argentine Wines enjoy great success at the 2023 Global Malbec Masters competition
The 2023 Global Malbec Masters 2023. At the international competition held in the United Kingdom, Argentine wines stood out for their exceptional quality
Day of the chef: cooking with Argentine identity
On Argentina’s vibrant gastronomic scene, October 20 is the Day of the Chef. Across the country, and the world, more and more cooks and restaurants are celebrating what each area has to offer, taking fresh new approaches and using innovative techniques to create dishes with real character, often conceived in close association with Argentine wine. Here, we celebrate the Day of the Chef with a brief – and far from complete – rundown of some of the most interesting restaurants and chefs across the country.