by Gabriela Malagraba | Nov 6, 2020 | Wine Guru
Cabernet Sauvignon: its characteristics Cabernet Sauvignon is the result of the “crossing” between the grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, which were produced in France around the 17th century. It is also a grape widely used for making...
by Gabriela Malagraba | Oct 15, 2020 | Wine Guru
Why is Torrontés Week celebrated in Argentina?Just as Malbec is the flagship among the red grapes of this country, Torrontés is the equivalent in the white grape.Although it bears the name Torrontés, it has nothing to do with the Spanish grape, but with the attempt of...
by Gabriela Malagraba | Sep 24, 2020 | Wine Guru
Tannat is a variety originating from France, which has found a prominent place in South America.In the case of Uruguay, its clay soils, added to the Atlantic breeze, offer exceptional conditions for this variety. Today, Uruguay is the main producer of Tannat, with a...
by Gabriela Malagraba | Jul 24, 2020 | Wine Guru
Valle de la Puerta was founded in 1994 and in the same year began olive and grape plantations. These plantations now cover 150 hectares / 375 acres for grapes.The property is located in the Famatina Valley in La Rioja, Argentina. The beautiful Sierra Famatina, a group...
by Gabriela Malagraba | Jul 20, 2020 | Wine Guru
Wine production is mainly based in the Calchaquí valleys, a system of inter-mountain valleys with an extension of 270 km, shared with the provinces of Catamarca and Tucumán. Wine-growing in Salta is strongly influenced by the presence of high altitude vineyards: The...
