The Andean Shire: Wines from the South
The Andean Shire: an extreme climate and producers eager to grow and share their wines with the world.
The Trevelin GI: the attractions of a remote terroir
The origins of the Trevelin GI. Settled in the late 19th century by Welsh immigrants, Trevelin is one of the jewels of both Chubut and Argentine viticulture. The emerging wine industry in the region has managed to forge its own identity, creating distinctive and exciting wines that reflect the character of this remote corner of Argentine Patagonia.
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.
Marcelo Miras: “Quality viticulture is an extremely important heritage and offers great potential for the Province of Río Negro”
Marcelo Miras moved to Alto Valle de Río Negro, a valley with an incredible thermal range, to take over the oenology at Bodega Humberto Canale.
A key figure in the development of the winemaking hub in San Patricio del Chañar, Neuquén, today he lives with his family on an estate in Mainqué, Valle Medio, Rio Negro. and is also the Director of Viticulture in Río Negro.
Viñas de Nant y Fall: the winery that brought Trevelin into the world of wine
Viñas de Nant y Fall sell their wines from their camp site in Chubut, in restaurants across Patagonia and from iconic cellars on the Argentine gastronomic circuit.