“I always get asked ‘What comes after Malbec?’ and my response is always: ‘More Malbec!’”. Santiago Achával’s quip has become a familiar refrain in Argentina’s wine circles, and many other winemakers share a similar sentiment. While Argentina produces a wide array of grape varieties, Malbec remains its undisputed flagship, both in vineyard plantings and global reputation.
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Argentina’s economic situation often presents a challenge for those producing and exporting wine – and the current climate, following yet more twists and turns, remains as complex and convoluted as ever. Following the marked devaluation of the peso in December 2023 as the new far-right president Javier Milei swept to power on a ticket of dramatic economic reform, a turbulent year was followed by the re-election of Trump in Argentina’s biggest export market, which may now help rather than hinder the industry.
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Argentina: Premium ambitions
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At the Amanda Barnes MW hosted Condor Wines Argentinian Extremes virtual tasting, two winemakers, Elías López Montero from the Patagonian Alto Valle de Río Negro and Pancho Lavaque from the northern Salta region, highlighted the tasting diversity afforded by Argentina's diverse climate and geography.
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At this year’s SITT London, there was a great sense of importers continuing to push the envelope, showing that despite the headwinds thrown at it, the trade can adapt, and confidently. The same impression was derived from Boutinot’s independents portfolio tasting, where collaboration showed itself to be as important as ever.
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International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), in collaboration with a number of leading Chilean and Argentinian wineries, has announced the launch of the first greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator for the Latin America wine industry.
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Greater Manchester importer Boutinot is partnering with Uco Valley estate and winery Bodega Urqo, in a wine-making joint venture called Azul y Blanco (AyB).
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Bodega Argento has become an Official Argentinian Wine Partner of the Premier League football club, in addition to supplying the new Fulham Pier venue.
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UK-based wine importer Hispamerchants has introduced three wines from Mendoza’s Funckenhausen winery to its growing collection, marking the agency’s first entry from the San Rafael sub-region, specifically the area of 25 De Mayo.
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Specialist South American importer Condor Wines has expanded its premium portfolio with new listings from fourth generation family winery Falasco Wines.
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Sustainability leader Domaine Bousquet has released a half-year update to its inaugural sustainability impact report, detailing a significant increase in the production of lightweight bottles and recycled waste.
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James Bayley finds the Co-op’s new wine range delivers across the board with traditional favourites and new finds.
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Chile’s ‘could-be’ flagship is coming of age, but debate still surrounds its role in the country’s wider portfolio. Andrew Catchpole dips in.
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Domaine Bousquet has released a seminal Sustainability Impact Report which outlines the achievements and future direction for wineries in South America.
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Andrew Catchpole catches up with an ex-Wines of Argentina marketing director now launching his own mezcal to the UK, Zacal.
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This leading producer, with labels spanning Chile and Argentina, has been harnessing innovation and sustainability to drive forward its already premium positioning in South America’s wine world. Andrew Catchpole discovers more with Jaime de la Barra, winegrowing director at Santa Rita Estates.
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Jo Gilbert quizzes UK importers on the burning questions surrounding Chile and Argentina.
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Santa Rita Estates (SRE) has announced the appointment of two new members to its European team: Lucy Ward joins as the head of off-trade sales GB, while Maria Ines Pina assumes the role of export manager for continental Europe.
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South American company VSPT Wine Group has announced an appointment to the brand-new role of sales manager as the business looks to grow its UK subsidiary.
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Argentina can add a ban on invoices for overseas services to their woes as a number of top estates have been forced to pull out of marketing and advertising commitments abroad. It is another blow to the industry, as winemakers are forced grapple with yet more economic volatility and a situation which is increasingly creating an uneven competitive playing field in global export markets.
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