The Pedernal Valley, San Juan’s Open Secret
When does a terroir become established in the minds of consumers? When it completes a cycle in which the wines it produces have set tongues wagging and its distinctiveness comes…
Why try an Argentine Petit Verdot?
The recent development of Argentine Petit Verdot is a fascinating phenomenon. Having already won over a band of faithful followers within the country it is now delighting palates overseas. For…
Hallowine: some scary labels from Argentina to uncork on Halloween
Getting into the spooky, playful spirit of Halloween, several vineyards and cellars would appear to have opened their doors to the netherworld, giving rise to a series of labels that…
Rediscovering the Calchaquí Valleys
The northwest of Argentina offers several outstanding and unique examples of winemaking in extreme conditions. The vineyards of the Calchaquí Valleys are planted and maintained at altitudes ranging between 1700…
Argentine producers look to Mediterranean grape varieties
More than anything, wine is a cultural phenomenon: not dissimilarly to seasonal trends in the fashion world, albeit at a different pace, the wine industry is always changing, driven by…
The five newest Geographic Indications in Argentina
Redrawing the boundaries to better appreciate what lies within them. This is the core idea behind recent developments on the Argentine wine scene where the identification of Geographic Indications (GI)…
Argentine wines diversifies into Italian varieties
Drawing on the heritage of venerable vineyards and a willingness to explore new terroirs, Argentine wineries are expanding their range to include types of grape that have historically been overlooked…
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillón, a pair of very promising Argentine white wines
Discover the jewels of Argentine white wines: Argentine wineries tend to win international esteem for their great reds, but the leading wine producer in South America also has a lot…
Three innovations in Argentine wine
Research into altitude, Geographic Indications to consolidate a sense of identity and sustainable management of water resources are all becoming increasingly common in an industry that is constantly fine-tuning. Practices…
10 Frequently Asked Questions About Argentine Wine
Learning about wine involves much more than identifying producers and grape varieties. You need to know about the winemaking history of the country where the wine came from and the…