Argentina’s recent showing at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) underscored the country’s dominance as South America’s top producing wine region, largely due to its enviable yet distinct terroir. The awarding of no less than four of the top fifty Best In Show medals from a field of 18,244 wines cements the Mendoza region as one which can deliver, arguably, unmatched value in wine varietals. Today we will feature the remaining three vintages made in the region that won medals in the Best In Show category. That they are produced by three completely different wineries within different sub-regions of Mendoza, is a further demonstration of Argentina's prowess as a bastion of wine production on the southern continent. The Avinea Group’s Pacheco Pereda’s Best in Show medal was for its Estirpe Organic Fairtrade Cabernet Franc , produced in the Lujan de Cuyo sub-region of Mendoza. The 2021 vintage, which achieved a score of 97 points, has a deep black-red colour, with warm, s...

Having steadily earned its place as one of the biggest wine-producing countries in the world, Argentina’s rich history in winemaking dates back to the first arrival of the Spanish with vines in the mid-1550s. Virtually all of its wine regions are located in the western edge of the country, along the corridor of the Andes mountain range, and bordering Chile. The best known of these is, of course, Mendoza whose Maipu , Luján de Cuyo, Uco Valley, San Rafael and San Martin sub-regions of over 1200 wineries cements its status as the wine mecca of South America. The country, however, produces award-winning wines in several other regions including the province of San Juan, located a little over two hours north of Mendoza. Ranked second among the country’s wine producing provinces, San Juan is home to Bodegas Callia which won 3 awards at the recently held Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022, including the coveted platinum medal for its Contracara Reserva Malbec . This 100% Malbec, produced...

As the cold, harsh Argentine winter gives way to the vibrance and colour of Spring in the South, up North, the air begins to cool as the autumn season approaches and palates shift toward the warmth and richness of robust red wines. If you're seeking the perfect wines to accompany crisp evenings and hearty meals, look no further than the exquisite, award-winning offerings of Fabre Montmayou, one of Argentina’s most celebrated wineries. With vineyards in both Mendoza and Patagonia, Fabre Montmayou has established itself as a beacon of quality and innovation in the world of Argentine wine, particularly with their award-winning red wines that are perfect for the upcoming fall season. Founded by French winemaker Hervé Joyaux Fabre, Fabre Montmayou is a unique blend of French heritage and Argentine terroir in a journey that encompasses passion, dedication as well as impeccable craftsmanship. From the sun-soaked vineyards of Mendoza to the windswept plains of Patagonia, Fabre Montmayou’s ...

  Today is celebrated globally as World Marselan Day and Thursday Food introduces you to a scarcely known European grape that has conquered Asia and South America. Marselan is a hybrid grape variety that is a cross between two well-known grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, that was lab-created in the late 1960s by French grape breeder Paul Truel. The development of this grape was to identify a variety that would be resistant to disease and while still producing high yields. The grape, which captures the delicacy of the Cabernet Sauvignon and the heat-resistant nature of the Grenache, was named after Marseillan, a local wine-growing region in France, on the coast of the Mediterranean. The Marselan grape is now widely grown across the world in many wine regions including Argentina, Brazil, Spain and the United States but China is where it is planted the most, outside of France. Marselan has been gaining popularity in Argentina in recent years as a relatively new addition to th...

  While every bottle of Champagne is a sparkling wine, not every bottle of sparkling wine is a Champagne. It’s the world’s most notable sparkling wine, however, only wine produced specifically in the Champagne region of France, from grapes grown in the same region, can be called Champagne. Ahead of tomorrow’s 2022 Champagne Day global commemoration, we wanted to explore the very best of Argentina’s sparkling variety, which was first bottled commercially in 1902. Though sparkling wines are made using either the Charmat method or the classic (Champenoise) method, the name varies in different countries and areas outside of the Champagne region. Known as Espumante in Argentina (and Portugal), wines made using the traditional or modern methods are also known as: Cava (or Espumoso) in Spain, Prosecco in Italy, Cremant in France (once produced outside of the Champagne region) and Sekt in Germany & Austria.  Traditionally, Champagne was made using primarily the Champenoise method...