“Argentina’s wine industry is now diverse, with younger more progressive winemakers in charge”
After visiting Argentina, Michael Schachner shared the most interesting aspects of his trip in an exclusive interview with Wines of Argentina.
Wines of Argentina receives Masters of Wine from around the world for an unprecedented trip to Argentina
The holders of the most prestigious title in wine toured Mendoza, Salta and Buenos Aires from February 17th to 24th.
Aged wines arrive on the market
Ageing is a taboo subject in Argentina. Not because consumers, locals or foreigners do not want to try the smooth flavour of the years, but because, and this is the thing, wineries in general do not treasure wines and restaurants sell the last bottle regularly. But things are changing.
Patagonian valleys, the last southern frontier
The forests of Ñires and Lengas climb the slopes of the mountains, practically touching the snow. In the heart of the Río Azul valley, the calm and persistent flow of the river, which explains at first glance its name, advances towards one of the most attractive water mirrors of the Argentine South, Lake Puelo. To the trained eye, these wine lands don't look at all like a viticultural landscape.
How are new flavours created in Argentine wine?
At this point, most consumers know the flavour or flavours of Malbec, and most can imagine the taste of each region for the variety. And at the same time they have an idea, however primary, about the general flavour of Argentine wines. With one caveat: what today we call Malbec, the wines and regions of Argentina, wasn’t always so.
Top to bottom. Argentine wines in San Antonio
At the end of October, I visited Texas as an ambassador for Wines of Argentina. The city that surrenders to the moves of Manu Ginóbili and Nicolás Laprovittola, would be the scene of a gastronomic festival with Argentina as the main guest. A great opportunity to share the history and news of our wines.
Argentine wine: 7 key points to explain its success
Seldom in history has a wine producing country been seen to have so many strengths when it comes to promoting its products.
Indispensable books to discover Argentina and its wines
There are dozens of titles that teach you more about Argentina and its wines.