Mendoza

Six things you didn’t know about Argentine wine

What does a Malbec taste like? Why drink Torrontés? What curious story lies behind Bonarda? Why is Cabernet Franc taking off now?

Malbec: the Mendoza sub zones

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.

22 top Malbecs and Malbec blends to try

Winners of the 2015 'Best of Wine Tourism' Awards in Mendoza

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.

Terroir of contrasts: Uco Valley and Pedernal vs. east of Mendoza and Tulum Valley

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.

Zuccardi: producer profile

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...

Mendoza: A world wine capital

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 awards its Best Of Wine Tourism Prizes for 2014

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 offers 'dream' plots in Mendoza

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 honours its 2012 Best Of Wine Tourism award winners

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.

Mendoza Opina

Emma Zuccardi named best red varietal of Argentina

ProMendoza opens Shanghai office

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.

Mendoza producers fear loss of vineyard workers

Top producers in Argentina's Mendoza have slammed government work schemes which they say will force a move towards mechanised harvesting.

Argentina's Mendoza in focus

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.

Mendoza set to be Great Wine Capital

Argentinian wine province Mendoza is on course to become the 8th Great Wine Capital of the world.

Producer Profile: Masi Tupungato

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...