Ten thousand kilometres away from their native land, grapes from the Old World encountered generous sunshine and laborious hands at the foot of the Andes. In Mendoza, these grapes displayed their full potential, becoming the most cherished varieties of their new home, Argentina.
The romance between Mendoza and Malbec shines in this meticulous assemblage. Rediscovered Bonarda [...]
Zentas is the meeting conducted by the Indians of the high mountain valleys to offer the fruits of their efforts and to thank Mother Earth for the blessings received in a life cycle governed by sun and moon. In this celebration, they performed the communion of the senses, the spirit, the earth, water and sky.
Masera [...]
ALA NEGRA is a project through which we aim to pay tribute to our ancestors who rooted deep in the history of colonization, evangelization and liberation of our country.
The label of Ala Negra is a wing of a black crow that symbolizes one of the five wings in the arms shield of the noble Corvalán [...]
After the formation of continents, 120 million years ago, part of the current Andes was under the sea. Today, they are still vestiges of that era, fossilized sediments in some vineyards in Mendoza to over 1000 meters high, thus perpetuating the origin of life, fossil ammonites are the silent witnesses of a fascinating past, Finca [...]
When Don Juan Muñoz López arrived in this land to grow his vines and produce his own wine, he was astonished at the large number of partridges roaming here. One day, while walking through the “jarilla”, he discovered one of these birds sleeping. The partridge, hearing him approach, quickly flew away. A neighbouring farmer told [...]
Wine is good. Consumed in moderation it can even be good for you. But wine and a story is better. Wine famously stimulates all the physical senses (sight, smell, taste, feel and even sound if you touch glasses). But wine a story unlocks your curiosity and imagination, which are arguably the [...]
Finca El Origen (www.fincaelorigen.com), the Premium wine producer is introducing a new website, http://www.fincaelorigen.com, with 2.0 communication applications and closely integrated social media elements such as content on Facebook and Twitter.
The new tools will offer users improved navigability and allow Finca el Origen to create a direct link between the team that creates their wines [...]
As descendants of Europeans fond of the wine culture, we intend with this project to vindicate the tenacity of those who colonized Patagonia’s virgin lands, by proving that the “Alto Valle del Rio Negro” in Argentina is a privileged place for producing high quality wines. Therefore, Verum Patagonia is the combination of the genuine Patagonia’s [...]
The native inhabitants of Northeastern Argentina called their land “Tukmanao” and their chief “Tukma.” In the 15th Century, when the region was under Inca occupation, great improvements were made in agricultural techniques. In the upcoming centuries, the Spaniards settled in the area bringing their own agricultural customs and the keen taste for one particular pleasure: wine.
Out [...]
Novus Ordo Malbec Mendoza 2008 was the great wine that surprised James Molesworth, Wine Spectator journalist, since it’s a value for money wine currently at $ 17.
According to the winemaker Franceschini Giuseppe, this wine stands out for its wide entrance and vibrant style once in the mouth, with fresh sweet tannins and good acidity that [...]
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