Wines from Córdoba: forging a landscape’s identity
When the conversation turns to Argentine wine, it generally includes Malbec, altitude and the Cuyo and Calchaquí Valleys. But for a full picture of what’s happening on the Argentine wine…
More wineries certified in sustainability through WofA and Sustenta-Vitis
Wineries certified in sustainability through a comprehensive program run to encourage sustainability in the Argentine wine industry overseen by Sustenta-Vitis and supported by AL-INVEST Verde with financing from the European Union.
A world-first Argentine initiative to categorize the country’s wine regions
An initiative by Coviar, the Argentine Viticultural Corporation, might just be a game changer for wine producers and other actors in the industry. For the first time in its history, Argentina has carried out a study that assesses the key variables of physical and environmental conditions such as geology, the soil, the climate and the landscape of different viticultural regions in Mendoza, San Juan, Salta and Tucuman
Ana Viola: “Argentine wine should be a matter of state”
Ana Viola is head of Malma Wines, President of the Chamber of Export Wineries of Patagonia and a member of a family who pioneered wine production in San Patricio del Chañar, Neuquén. Why Argentine wine is like a lion cub and the struggle for a Patagonian Denomination of Origin.
The 4 challenges that Argentine terroirs present wine producers
The 4 challenges that Argentine terroirs present wine producers
Argentina is a diverse country with a wealth of different terroirs. The Andes alone offer a vast multiplicity of soils and altitudes meaning presenting consumers with a wide range of options.
Water resources: what Argentine wineries are doing to optimize and preserve them
Achieving sustainability is an increasingly urgent issue and in the middle of a water crisis, taking care of water resources at Argentine wineries and ensuring that they are used efficiently…
The MICHELIN guide causes a stir in its first two locations in Argentina: Buenos Aires and Mendoza
MICHELIN Guide in Argentina. The famous MICHELIN Guide has come to Argentina to fulfill the dreams of chefs and diners alike. A secret team is carrying out its first tour of Buenos Aires and Mendoza to determine which restaurants deserve the prestigious honor. Why this is excellent news for the Argentine tourist and wine industries.
Guillermo Corona: “A more holistic approach to a sense of place is the way forward”
The geophysicist Guillermo Corona spends his working days looking for oil. On weekends, however, he indulges in a passion that began at an agricultural and oenological college in Mendoza; spending his “free time” touring vineyards and studying their soils to provide wineries with knowledge that will help them to improve the quality of their wines.
Sustainable viticulture: Argentine wineries’ vision for the wine of the future
Sustainable viticulture. By implementing a series of measures both large and small, along with a range of protocols and certifications, the country has made major progress. Argentine wine is looking to the future.
Syrah Day: the secrets of a wine lovers’ wine
July 27 is international Shiraz Day. Originally from Persia, the variety found a welcoming home in France before spreading across the world. How much Syrah is produced and drunk in Argentina?