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The wines of Salta: a walk through the clouds

The wines of Salta: a walk through the clouds

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...

Patagonia: Wines with a perfect balance between colour and structure.

Patagonia: Wines with a perfect balance between colour and structure.

Large desolate areas in the south of the region, flanked by low, forested mountains and a cycle of paradisiacal lakes in the west and the Atlantic coast in the east enliven Patagonia. The cultivated area reaches 3,783.60 hectares, which represents about 2% of the...

An experiment beyond imagination: cuvées from the end of the world

An experiment beyond imagination: cuvées from the end of the world

The wines of South America have their own stamp, marked by very different climates and terroirs. This diversity includes scarce rainfall and desert soils as well as extreme altitudes or humid sea winds. In other words, throughout the entire territory that includes...

Never tried a Bonarda from Argentina? It’s time to do it!

Never tried a Bonarda from Argentina? It’s time to do it!

Today we want to talk to you about the Bonarda grape. Bonarda is derived from the Corbeau Noir variety in France and is the second most commonly planted red variety after Malbec in Argentina. This land has today more than 18,000 hectares planted. It can be said that,...

Why is the temperature so important for enjoying wine?

Why is the temperature so important for enjoying wine?

Every moment can be better with a wine. There is no doubt about that. But for this wine to accompany us in the best possible way, it is important that we respect its serving temperature. Just as man influences part of his behaviour at extreme temperatures (cold or...

Why is altitude a decisive factor in wine?

Why is altitude a decisive factor in wine?

Most of Argentina's vineyards are located at high altitude. This country, which is 3800 km long, has several low regions, but has most of its wine production on the edge of the Andes.From the north, with provinces like Salta, Catamarca and Jujuy, with vineyards at...

Torrontés, an exclusive grape variety from Argentina.

Torrontés, an exclusive grape variety from Argentina.

Just as Malbec is Argentina's flagship among red grapes, Torrontés is its most important white grape. This is a variety that is only available in this country and of course in this shop. Torrontés Clásico from the Bodega Valle de la Puerta in La Rioja is a light wine...

A tasty Malbec with a wide range of flavours:

A tasty Malbec with a wide range of flavours:

When someone tries to approach the Malbec for the first time, this wine is just right for it, because it represents the essence of what this grape is capable of doing. This wine belongs to the chicchiti vineyards. Its grapes come from Lujan de Cuyo, a region at 1200...

Tannat from Bodega Domingo Molina: Complex and interesting.

Tannat from Bodega Domingo Molina: Complex and interesting.

Here we present an excellent representative of the Tannat grape from the region of Salta. Salta is located in one of the highest and most exclusive wine regions of Argentina, which offers the best climate for these wines.The Tannat from Bodega Domingo Molina scores...