Criolla Grapes: the search for unique flavours
The resurgence of the Criolla grapes in Argentina proposes new and ideal flavors for the most curious winelovers. Find out which Criolla wines you should try.
Peruvian gastronomy and new Argentine wines: an increasingly popular pairing
Just as you can’t say there’s one style of Peruvian cookery, you can’t claim that there’s a single style of Argentine wine. And the cooks, chefs and sommeliers of the Peruvian wine scene know it.
Orange wines in Argentina: from curiosity to speciality
The current generation of oenologists is exploring new horizons for Argentine wine. Some are carrying out in-depth studies of terroir, others trying out new styles and winemaking methods. The fifth…
Make it a Thanksgiving Day to remember with wine from Argentina
Thanksgiving Day is a major date on the calendar of many Americans and given how this year’s gone so far you might say that it’s been even more eagerly awaited…
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)…