WINERIES' NEWS

  • Budeguer awarded at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

    Budeguer winery is rather new in the wine world. In 2005, the Budeguer family bought the first 100 hectares in Agrelo and Maipú, in the province of Mendoza. In 2008 the first vintage of its wines was released carrying the knowledge of winemaker Juan Manuel Mallea.
    In the the 2012 edition of the Concours Mondial de [...]

  • Tim Atkin’s 50 favorite Argentine wines 2012

    The renowned master of wine, Tim Atkin, posted on May 10 a list of his favorite 50 wines from Argentina. Most of wineries members of WineSur appear on this list. Take a look!
    “These are 50 of my favourite Argentine wines, shown at a tasting in London yesterday and selected from an extensive report to be [...]

  • Atamisque opened four-star lodges

    Atamisque winery, owned by the French/Belgian businessman, John Du Monceau, goes ahead with its investment plan and has opened, recently, four-star lodges in its 750 hectares land in Tupungato. The group of six lodges, designed by architect Eliana Bórmida, is immersed in a unique landscape surrounded by vineyards, fruit trees, a winery, a restaurant, a [...]

  • 2009 Benegas Malbec, 4 stars in Decanter

    Based on Federico Benegas Lynch’s effort and passion, Bodega Benegas keeps on harvesting recognition. On this occasion, the 2008 and 2009 vintages of Benegas Estate Malbec achieved for the second time in a row 4 stars (Highly Recommended) out of five in the international ranking of Decanter magazine. In 2011 Wine Advocate granted this wine [...]

  • Altos del Plata writes its own story

    Like Terrazas de los Andes winery one day built its story from the experience of its parent company in France, Moët-Hennessy, Altos del Plata starts writing its own history from Terrazas de los Andes’s experience. With a revamped label in which the name ‘Altos del Plata’ becomes more prominent, the 2011 vintage presents its fruity [...]

  • “Antigal Uno Malbec is big, but not overpowering”

    Winestrong blog is meant to encourage open discussion for all levels of wine drinkers, whether inexperienced or knowledgeable, and to provide a variety of recommendations spanning all types of wines at all price-points. The three contributing authors bring unique perspectives on wine from their backgrounds in business, culture, history, and science. On this occasion, Eric, [...]

  • Ruca Malén presents Yauquén Bonarda and Yauquén Torrontés

    Ruca Malén winery is proud to present two new varietals of its range of wines Yauquén. This launch is a tribute to the most traditional wine celebration in the world, the National Grape Harvest Festival carried out in Mendoza, Argentina. Yauquén Torrontés and Yauquén Bonarda Edición Vendimia (Harvest Edition).
    Historian Daniel Balmaceda was invited to the [...]

  • ‘El Enemigo’ range and its birthplace

    Argentina grows and wine micro-regions are gradually getting a leading role. This is the case of Gualtallary, in Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza. It is a cold region, grown mostly with Malbec, whose price per hectare planted is nearly a mere USD 70,000.
    It is here where “El Enemigo” range is born, made at Aleanna winery by [...]

  • Three-in-one review of Familia Blanco’s wines

    The Anuva Wine Tasting Blog has recently published not one, but three reviews of Familia Blanco’s wines. Read the Bradlye’s comments on Mairena Torrontes 2011, Mairena Bonarda 2010 and Mairena Bonarda Reserve 2008.
    “It is with great pleasure that I review the wines of the Blanco Family. A true Mendocino family winery, Familia Blanco is in [...]

The Wine Group and Trapiche sign agreement

The Wine Group, the world’s third largest winery by volume (after Gallo and Constelations) has entered into a U.S. distribution agreement with Bodegas Trapiche, effective April 1, 2012.
Martin Ramos, CEO of Grupo Penaflor, S.A. remarked, “We have developed a strong relationship with The Wine Group over the last few years. When we reviewed the [...]

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Norton Mini @BafWeek 2012

For the fourth time in a row, Norton Mini is the exclusive drink at 2012 BafWeek Autumn/Winter Edition, the most important fashion event in Argentina that is carried out from February 28 till March 2 at La Rural.
Norton Mini will be the host at the VIP spot and will offer a place for guests to [...]

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The new 2011 Finca Altorfer Chardonnay

Viñas Don Martin presents its Finca Altorfer Chardonnay, a young, fresh, and novel wine that identifies with its consumers. Made after the best grapes from own vineyards in Alto Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, picked, and selected by hand, this wine was made under the supervision of the prestigious winemaker Roberto de la Mota. It combines [...]

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2009 Pulenta Estate Pinot Noir

In the The Anuva Wine Tasting Blog, Bradley writes a thorough review of Pulenta Estate’s  Pinot Noir:
“I am a fan of Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir has the capacity to be so awesome because it can be delicate and feminine and it can also have a massive structure. It can be fruit forward and friendly and it [...]

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Create a Valentine’s Day Card with Trivento

Trivento Bodegas y Viñedos has developed an application for you to send your special someone a card on Valentine’s Day.
Click on the image and create your own Valentine’s Day card.

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Casa Bianchi launches the range of wines LEO

The winery of San Rafael, Bianchi, together with Leo Messi Foundation will launch this April a range of wines called LEO. “Two wines will be produced, a high-end wine and a medium range wine. We do not know the varietals yet, but we do not want to rule out a blend. Besides, we will make [...]

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Furlotti wins at the 8th Edition of the Food Quality ArgenINTA Awards

On December 14, 2011 the winners of the 8th Edition of the Food Quality ArgenINTA awards were announced to recognize their outstanding work in product quality and food safety. This year, priority was given to projects that have a high social impact, are innovative, and voluntarily adhere to certification standards, among other values.
“Bodega Furlotti SA, [...]

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Trivento on Wine Spectator’s Go-To List

The renowned American magazine specialising in wines, Wine Spectator, published their famous Go-To List in the recent Dec 31 – Jan 15 issue. It was excellent news for Trivento, with two wines being highlighted among those chosen: Trivento Reserve Malbec 2010 and Trivento Reserve Malbec 2009, both with 87 points.

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Live the harvest season together with Norton

Norton wants to share with you this year’s work and passion for wine. This is why it invites you to live an unforgettable experience and enjoy the 2012 grape harvest along with those who know best in a season dreams and hopes.
This year’s program starts with a traditional ‘mateada’ (meeting sharing ‘mate’, a hot beverage [...]

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92+ points for Gimenez Riili Gran Reserva Malbec

Family owned-winery’s 2008 Gimenez Riili Gran Reserva Malbec and 2008 Gimenez Riili Reserva Malbec were granted 92+ points and 89 points respectively by Wine Advocate Magazine (Robert Parker) in last December’s issue.
Bellow Dr. Jay Miller’s reviews:
2008 Gimenez Riili Gran Reserva Malbec: It’s a worthy successor to the 2007 (rated 93 points). It was sourced from [...]

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  • La Rural

    La Rural

    The winemaking tradition of Rutini family was born in the beginning of the 19th Century, when Mr. Francisco Rutini…

  • Bressia Bodega

    Bressia Bodega

    At the beginning of 2003, Walter Bressia, together with his wife and children, started a family enterprise under the…

  • Pascual Toso

    Pascual Toso

    In 1880, Pascual Toso left his birthplace in Canal D'Alba Piemonte, Italy and migrated to Argentina. At that time,…

  • Terrazas de Los Andes

    Terrazas de Los Andes

    Terrazas de los Andes' story began as the LVMH subsidiary Moët & Chandon toured the world searching to establish its…

  • Viñas de Alto Salvador

    Viñas de Alto Salvador

    For twenty years Viñas de Alto Salvador S.A., has been growing its vineyards and wines under organic principles. The…