Argentine Bubbles: Key to understanding a growing consumer phenomenon
Argentine sparkling wines are gaining ground in the world. Read about what’s caused this rise and what you need to know about them.
Argentine sparkling wines are gaining ground in the world. Read about what’s caused this rise and what you need to know about them.
The province of Mendoza produces the greatest amount of Malbec in the country, and the nuances of the different areas become relevant when choosing a wine. So how does it differ?
For some more surprises, it’s worth looking out for these Argentine Malbec varieties and labels.
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Unanime - when exceptional climate and passionate people harmoniously come together as one
Bold concepts, edgy packaging and high quality wines come together to wipe the dust off old boring protocol, making new generations fall head over heels for wine.
I'm now on my seventh tour of all the Argentine wine regions. This means thousands of miles of long and fascinating tours in commercial and twin-engine planes, buses, 4×4's, and of course, on foot and on horseback.
On the three computer screens are the schemes of a finca (farm). On the one on the right, green, red and yellow spots represent the vigour index of the plants. On the middle one, there are points of various blues which detail the temperature of each sensor in the vineyard. On the third one, in the form of coloured lines in the direction of the grooves, there are orange or yellow lines depending on the electrical conductivity of the ground.
Smell is one of the most primitive senses of man, which has enabled him to discern what sort of things to eat and what to avoid. Through evolution, pleasing aromas were discovered and classified. We are able to smell more than 100,000 scents, but not identify them.
Trivento has created an exclusive portfolio of brand-name wines that preserve the character of the Mendoza terroir. The prestige of the premium ranges is reflected in the international recognition received over the years.
Established in 1997, Doña Paula is made up of a team of innovative professionals who are passionate detail-lovers when it comes to taking care of the vineyards.
SOPHENIA Wines are born at Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina at an elevation of 4000 feet above sea level. This is a privileged Terroir for the elaboration of complex and concentrated wines balanced with freshness and elegance.
In late November a new project of 'oceanic wines' in Argentina was presented. Hold on… Oceanic? Yes: wines grown next to the sea and produced by a winery located as far away from water as Mendoza is from the Atlantic Ocean. And if the data itself is curious, even more so is that this is a new Atlantic winery and it is redefining the map of Argentine terroirs.
It's still a bit early to say whether Argentina will be a new paradise of Tannat, this rustic and expressive variety, of French origin, which has never been able to awaken expressions of admiration and delirium like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Malbec, have done.
In the wineries, in the press, at wine tastings, one question reverberates around the glass: what is the difference between the terroirs of Argentina and the rest of the world? The question is as wide as it is elusive, because in every region, every micro-terroir, Argentina has an answer to give.
Argentina is a long country. From south to north it stretches about 3,800km, and there are vineyards in at least two thirds of that extension, with two, well marked, extremes.
The classic formula of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is giving way to new proposals at the hand of atypical varieties and wine blends which are gaining expression.
From confusion about this varietal, to styles renewing the market, Bonarda is gaining ground among consumers.
Deeply rooted in Mendoza’s winemaking history, Luigi Bosca is a leading family-owned winery producer of premium wines. Passionate winemakers for generations, the Arizus are recognized for their longstanding commitment to innovation and quality.
With over 15,000 worldwide submissions, El Esteco was the Argentine most awarded winery in 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards UK.
Made from the property's finest plots of Chardonnay, Bodega DiamAndes is releasing the first vintage of Grande Reserve Chardonnay. It takes place at the top of the DiamAndes range, alongside Grande Reserve Rouge.