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A week to show you why Torrontés is great all year round

By Joaquín Hidalgo 13 October, 2020Breaking, Markets, News, Outstanding, TrendsNo Comments

Several countries across the world are famous for their aromatic white wines. In places such as Greece, Hungary and Slovenia, discerning consumers scour the shelves in search of the distinctive…

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Three white trends: White Blend, a new Torrontés and high altitude Chardonnay

By Joaquín Hidalgo 23 September, 2019News, Outstanding, Trends1 Comment

Consumers would agree that Argentina is a country of reds. However, white wines are on the rise.

Latin fusion: New Torrontés

By Joaquín Hidalgo 18 September, 2017News, OutstandingNo Comments

A well made ceviche with ‘leche de tigre’ and a touch of spice is a dish that screams for a fresh, aromatic wine. Across the world, the natural partner for such a dish would normally be Sauvignon Blanc. In Argentina, however, it is not.

TORRONTÉS: Argentina’s Iconic White Grape

By Nora Favelukes 28 September, 2015News, TrendsNo Comments

In March 1987, I found myself in a small car with the son of Arnaldo Etchart, the producer of some amazing, prize-winning wines from Bodegas Etchart. The young man was…

6 things you didn’t know about Argentine wine

By Joaquín Hidalgo 19 February, 2015News, TrendsNo Comments

What does a Malbec taste like? Why drink Torrontés? What curious story lies behind Bonarda? Why is Cabernet Franc taking off now?

The long road of Torrontés

By Joaquín Hidalgo 6 February, 2015News, TrendsNo Comments

[:es]Única variedad nativa de argentina con proyección internacional, según estudios recientes el Torrontés se originó en algún solar jesuítico a comienzos del siglo XVIII, desde donde comenzó su largo camino hacia la internacionalización.