Robert Beynat, chief executive of Vinexpo, talked about the evolution of wine and how young people and women are taking the lead. Besides, during this fair, Argentina showed its quality in Les Citadelles du Vin, where seven wines from two wineries were awarded.
With private efforts and state supports, Tucumán wine industry, through high-quality wine making, is moving in a direction to be regarded as one of the top wine regions of Argentina.
Wine Spectator published this month a summary about each of the 2011 grape harvest of the Southern Hemisphere. Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa will remember this year not only for the great wines, but also for some weather difficulties they had to deal with during growing season.
The new image will accompany the communication campaigns of Argentina’s wineries in foreign markets.
Britain’s multi-billion pound wine market is losing its appeal as the downturn accelerates heavy discounting, according to the owner of Jacob’s Creek.
According to a survey of wine consumers from France, United Kingdom, Germany, United States and Hong Kong, most of women prefer red wines to white, rosé and beer.
Preliminary data from the census made by INV (National Institute of Viticulture) reveal that 30,000 hectares of Malbec and 103,000 hectares of red varieties, covering 48% of the total grown area, are changing the historical ratio of basic and high-quality grapes.
Height as vineyards’ ally, the soil’s rock granting wines mineral notes, and the strong tannins are what make Cafayate’s reds the “macho” wines of Argentina. This article has a glance at the northern valley, being currently much more than Torrontés.
Bigger planted areas, higher yield and more sales in the markets show a trend toward Argentina’s signature grape variety.
It sets aside 100% of its production for high-end wines. It has 70 own hectares and it applies traditional methods. What follows is an interior look at the Argentinian winery, belonging to the famous French winemaker, Michel Rolland.
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