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The only native variety of Argentina with international projection, according to recent studies, Torrontés originated on some Jesuit plot in the early eighteenth century, from where it began its long road to internationalisation.
It is the most widely planted red grape, the most exported and the one that best represents each terroir of the country. But why does it not have this significance in other countries? The answer is in its long history.
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?
What does a Malbec taste like? Why drink Torrontés? What curious story lies behind Bonarda? Why is Cabernet Franc taking off now?
Mendoza produces 75% of the Malbec we see on the shelves, but you’d be wrong to assume the wines are all much the same. To ensure you’re getting the very best that Argentina has to offer, Patricio Tapia reveals the five key sub-zones to look for on labels.
In a ceremony that took place in the Espacio Cultural Le Parc in Mendoza, wineries, wine tourism companies and elected officials gathered to honor the region’s 2015 ‘Best Of Wine Tourism’ winners.
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.
Its decision to look beyond its existing vineyards to the Uco Valley has transformed the Zuccardi wines, says Patricio Tapia. He explains how a winery founded to showcase irrigation systems has become one of Argentina’s best...
The province accounts for over 60% of Argentina's wine production. Among the most important characteristics, it boasts a great diversity of soils, climate, and altitude, producing young and fruity wines, as well as those with great aging potential.
Mendoza celebrated its annual 'Best Of Wine Tourism' awards ceremony on October 3 at a gala celebrated in the Hotel Intercontintental. Over 400 members of the wine trade as well as local, regional and national dignitaries attended the event, presided over by by governor of the province of Mendoza Francisco Pérez, Argentine tourism minister Enrique Meyer and the minister of tourism of Mendoza province Javier Espina.
O. Fournier, the high-end Spanish-Chilean-Argentinian venture, has earmarked 140ha of vines in Mendoza to be sold to private individuals in small plots.
Mendoza's 2012 Best Of WineTourism awards ceremony took place on September 6 at the IndependenceTheatre. 50 nominees presented projects in the categories of Accommodation; Wine Tourism Restaurant; Architecture, Parks and Gardens; Art and Culture; Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences; Wine Tourism Services and Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices.
Emma Zuccardi named best red varietal of Argentina
ProMendoza, the export and investment promotion agency of Argentina's premier wine region, will open a dedicated Asian office in March 2011 at Shanghai's exhibition centre.
Top producers in Argentina's Mendoza have slammed government work schemes which they say will force a move towards mechanised harvesting.
Argentina’s Mendoza region, high in the foothills of the Andes, is the source of three quarters of the country’s wines, and has been at the forefront of major improvements over the last 10–15 years. ANTHONY ROSE visits.
Argentinian wine province Mendoza is on course to become the 8th Great Wine Capital of the world.
Valpolicella is as Italian as Spaghetti. So why has top Veneto winery Masi chosen to transport the style to Argentina? Brian St Pierre finds out...
