Archive for the ‘Awards’ Category

99 points and more in Jay Miller’s goodbye

December 28, 2011 by Laura Saieg

The Wine Advocate’s former taster of Argentine wines published his last scores, as well as the best producers and wines in Argentina. The highlight: wines almost perfect, reaching 99 and 98 points.

Excellent scores for Argentine wines

December 23, 2011 by Laura Saieg

Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter and Wine Access awarded 23 wines from Argentina. The top publications in United Kingdom, United States and Canada, and the leading markets for Argentina’s exports, distinguished the quality of these products.

The young judges picked the best Argentine wines

December 20, 2011 by Laura Saieg

The 8th edition of “VinoSub30” has ended, one of the contests in which only young people award the best Argentine products. In this opportunity, 4 wines earned double gold medal.

Three Argentine wines in the Wine Enthusiast’s 2011 Top 100

December 14, 2011 by Gabriela Malizia

According to the publication, this list includes those “wines we would like to drink on a daily basis”. The Argentine exponents included in the list are all Malbec 2008, a difficult vintage in the country and yet, it emerges triumphant.

The best wines for Canadians’ pocket

December 6, 2011 by Laura Saieg

Every year, Wine Access, Canadian magazine, compiles a list of the best value wines. Argentina manages to be included in the “Wine Access 2011 International Value Wine Awards” among the best options.

How did Malbec become the wine of ‘regular people’?

December 5, 2011

An article published recently in “The Wall Street Journal” mentioned why Malbec became a populist appeal that everyone can enjoy and afford. See below some recommended wines.

Two Argentine wines in the Wine Spectator’s Top 100

November 30, 2011 by Laura Saieg

The annual ranking of the American publication reflects the most reviewed wines and recognizes outstanding producers, successful regions and vintages around the world.

Torrontés trumps as the favorite white wine

November 9, 2011

This white grape variety, unique to Argentina, has become the favorite white wine, according to a study conducted by Wine Intelligence. Torrontés was regarded as “the best” among varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc.

Two Argentine wines among the “Top 100 Cellar Selections”

November 9, 2011 by Laura Saieg

This list is the second one of the year published by the American Magazine Wine Enthusiast. In this opportunity, it includes a selection of the best vintages during the last year, coming from various regions. This year, United States was the great winner.

The balance tipped in favor of Argentina in “Vinos de la Cordillera”

November 9, 2011 by Gabriela Malizia

10 out of 15 Argentine wines were awarded medals in the sixth edition of this contest. The highest score was granted to “El Gran Enemigo”, from Aleanna winery.