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.
The effervescence of Argentine Pet Nats
En Argentina existe una sólida tradición de elaboración de burbujas desde la década de 1960 que, en plan de reinventarse a sí misma, descubrió terreno fértil en los Pet Nat.
Wine & friends: in Argentina, friendship rapidly turns to wine
On 20 July, 1969, a human being walked on the moon for the first time. One small step, one giant leap for mankind. So big was that leap that in…
THE SOMMELIER’S PERSPECTIVE: ARGENTINE CABERNET FRANC, THE SUCCESS STORY CONTINUES
Why the unique conditions in Argentina are ideal for the grape. Paz Levinson shares the most exciting examples of Argentine Cabernet Franc and stunning blends with Malbec. It’s always the…
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…
The sommelier’s perspective: Chardonnay flying high in Argentina
It’s one of the most popular varietals among wine drinkers across the globe. Many know that its spiritual home is Burgundy where the most esteemed, expensive and imitated labels are…
The future of Malbec is now
Before discussing the future one needs to consider the past and present. And the simple reason for this is that it is only in the here and now that anything…
Organic wines in Argentina: a diverse, improving and growing segment
The growth of organic wine is occurring across the globe in every category: from 1.5% of the market in 2013, it rose to 2.6% in 2018 and is expected to…
THE INEXHAUSTIBLE WORLD OF MALBEC FOR NEW PALATES
It’s no secret that Malbec is the grape that has made Argentina’s name in the world of wine. And yet there’s still a lot that people don’t know much about:…
Mountain Wines: how altitude affects the style of Argentinian wines
Not many countries can boast vineyards higher than 1000 metres above sea level (masl) and they certainly tend to be the exception rather than the rule. Argentina, however, is that…