Argentine oddities of yesterday and today
Sommeliers were surprised to discover was the diversity of strains and styles that the country offers and the long tradition of our wine industry.
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…
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…
A commitment to the future
San Martin, Rivadavia and Junin are not the origins of Argentine wine as we have been led to believe.
The Wine Advocate 2015 – The results
The new Parker Points for Argentine Wines have been announced. Year after year the wine industry waits anxiously to see whether their wines have made the grade, as these precious…
Argentine Customs: Stuffed pasta
Sundays are equally tedious the world over. In Argentina, however, there are two things that can break the monotony of the weekend: in the afternoons there is football along with its crazed fans, but before at midday, there is pasta with family and friends all gathered around the table.
The reinvention of San Rafael: classic terroirs with new wines
With the wineries all grouped together to reclaim their famous terroir, the wines of southern Mendoza are en route to the global stage with a unique style.
Winds of change: a restless generation providing a breath of fresh air to Argentine wine
A classic tango says that twenty years is nothing. For wines however, twenty vintages is enough to achieve many things. At least in Argentina, where a generational change has turned…
Argentine wines are are becoming more popular with collectors
Some reds have found their way into the great collections of the world. If you’re thinking of putting a few away for a rainy day, which ones are a good bet?
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.