Valentine's Day has passed, but the spirit of love lingers in the air, and what better way to extend the celebration of romance than with a delightful glass of rosé wine?  Rosé wines, often associated with warmth, tenderness, and affection, perfectly complement the sentiments of this special occasion and beyond. Exploring the world of rosé is a discovery not only of the diversity and charm of these wines but also their ability to encapsulate the essence of romance in every delightful sip. They offer a spectrum of flavours and aromas that cater to various palates and preferences, along with their inviting hues ranging from pale pink to vibrant salmon.  Whether you prefer a crisp and refreshing style or a luscious and fruity expression, there is always a rosé waiting to be discovered, each bottle telling its own unique love story.  For a touch of elegance and sophistication, the effervescent and effusive sparkling rosé capture the essence of celebration and joy, making them...

  Valentine's Day, a global celebration of love and affection, is often accompanied by romantic gestures of warmth, passion, and intimacy as couples seek to create memorable experiences. Red wine stands out as a timeless, exquisite choice that embodies the essence of romance, offering luxurious textures guaranteed to ignite the passion of your celebration of love. Today, in the second of our 2-part feature, we will explore the fascinating world of red wine through three distinguished red varieties that thrive in Argentina: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and of course, Malbec. As a reputed elixir of love, red wine possesses its own unique character so differentiating between types and understanding their nuances can elevate your Valentine's Day experience to a new level of sophistication and indulgence. With its origins dating back to ancient Rome and the festival of Lupercalia which honoured the god of fertility, Valentine's Day then evolved into a celebration of love and c...

  As the countdown to Valentine's Day begins, the quest for the perfect wine to enhance romantic celebrations takes centre stage. With this in mind, Thursday Food explores the world of romantic elegance by carefully curating a selection of graceful white wines from Argentina. Each vintage is expertly crafted to elevate your Valentine's Day experience, igniting your flames of love. In this exploration, we will be suggesting five enchanting wines that are among the top ten white wines of 2024 according to the Descorchados rankings for Argentina. Any vintage from this range of whites, 4 Chardonnays and 1 Sémillon, is sure to be the perfect libation for a celebration filled with love, warmth, and unforgettable moments. With the universal day of love approaching, the air is filled with anticipation, romance, and the desire to create moments that linger in the heart. Amid the various elements that contribute to the perfect celebration, the choice of wine plays a significant role in e...

  The extreme versatility of the Malbec is evident in the way it has been able to adapt to the different terroirs of Argentina’s wine producing areas. The country’s world-renowned, emblematic red variety can be used for making rich young red wines, aging varietals, deliciously sweet specimens or even delicate rosé wines. It is also possible to produce fortified wines as well as sophisticated sparkling wines, which are all 100% Malbec, so the steady emergence of this red grape's most recent evolution as a white wine has been met with much excitement across the global wine regions. White Malbec is a wine made using a technique similar to that used to produce white wines, but from a red grape. This ‘new’ style of wine, quite naturally, has a peculiarity whereby its aromatic palette gives the organoleptic characteristics of red wines but also white wines are intermingled. When in the mouth, it offers both a rich and present acidity, characteristic of sharp whites, but with a weight an...

       Argentina ended 2022 on a high following the selection of Pyros Vineyard Limestone Hill Malbec 2018 and Doña Paula Los Indios Parcel 2019 as the best Malbecs in the world, by British publication The Drink Business, in the recently revealed results of the 2022 Global Malbec Masters contest. Today, Thursday Food features the former, which is derived from vineyards located in the country’s San Juan province, produced by Pyros Wines. This high end Malbec, of which only a limited number (5,392 bottles) were produced, was chosen in a competition that featured the participation of 100 winemakers in Mendoza. The wine earned the top placement amongst other exceptional wines in the “Master” category, with a rare final score of 97 or more, becoming the first label from San Juan to achieve the highest award in international competition. This Malbec is the result of extremely meticulous micro-vinification work in different containers, and is an expression of the tremend...

Since its official designation as a wine producing GI (geographic indication) in 2017, Los Chacayes, located in the Tunayan regions of the Uco Valley, is steadily becoming one of Argentina's most promising wine regions. A GI is the name that distinguishes a product originating from a region, geographical area or locality of production delimited from the national territory. The GI designation is significant as it forms part of the legislation, which came into force in 1999, that governs winemaking in the country. In contrast with the normally flat terrain of Mendoza, many of the vineyards located in Los Chacayes have slopes and inclines which, in addition to being 1400 metres above sea level, help to produce healthy grapes with thicker skins and wines with robust personality and flavour.  With a total surface area of 102,500 hectares tucked into the foothills of the Cordillera Frontal of the Andes Mountains, Los Chacayes is home to some of Mendoza’s exciting new white varietals, par...