Published: 01 April, 2022
Looking back on Malbec’s ascent, it has followed quite a remarkable trajectory, delivering for Argentina the kind of hero grape recognition that perhaps only New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc can rival. In most of its markets, though, Malbec has firmly embedded itself a couple of notches above entry-level, typically with only a handful of rarefied listings on a more premium perch. In some ways, it’s a story reminiscent of Rioja’s, with the wines providing ample pleasure, accessibility and quality for just a small number of pounds above the entry-level.
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Published: 30 March, 2022
Buyers and critics alike share a snapshot of what currently excites them about South America with Sonya Hook.
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Published: 28 March, 2022
Both as wine producers and countries, Argentina and Chile offer very different profiles. The former has its hugely successful hero variety in Malbec, while the latter, having driven its reputation on affordable and accessible international varieties, is gaining ground as a producer of genuine interest and value in the mid-price range. Argentina too, with Malbec having secured a strong foothold at a more premium ‘entry’ price level, has been pushing its diversity, while climbing its flagship variety higher up the price ladder in independents and the on-trade.
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Published: 17 March, 2022
Santa Rita Estates (SRE) has published its mid-harvest report, and it’s good news for Chile, along with Santa Rita and Carmen.
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Published: 07 March, 2022
It’s been a few years since globetrotting oenologist Alberto Antonini proclaimed in Mendoza that the future should be ‘a little less Malbec and a little more Argentina’, set against that flagship variety’s exponential rise.
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Published: 24 February, 2022
Argentina’s leading organic winery, Domaine Bousquet, launches its Cameleón range into the UK market.
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Published: 08 February, 2022
Leading distributor Enotria & Coe has welcomed four leading brands into its portfolio: Susana Balbo, from Argentina; Martín Códax, from Galicia; Frescobaldi, from Tuscany; and Teusner, from the Barossa Valley.
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Published: 28 October, 2021
Argentina’s flagship grape continues to evolve, with renewed emphasis on vineyard sites and terroir. Amanda Barnes, author of The South America Wine Guide, reports.
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Published: 11 August, 2021
Hallgarten & Novum Wines has bolstered its New World wine portfolio with 11 new wines from five producers.
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Published: 09 August, 2021
South American wine producer VSPT Wine Group has posted an 11% increase in sales during the second quarter of 2021 in spite of low exchange rates.
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James Lawrence reports from the recent Harpers webinar.
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Indies distribution incubator Propeller is bringing The Rolland Collection to the UK as it continues to grows its model-defying footprint.
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Harpers columnist and UK wine writer Tim Atkin MW has given his seal of approval to the 2019 Argentinian vintage, which he says is “the best I’ve tasted” from the country.
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Published: 26 April, 2021
With just one day to go until our The Diversity of Argentina webinar – a must for buyers and those interested in the latest category update – Harpers and Wines of Argentina are inviting final sign ups for this free-to-attend webinar on 27 April at 3pm.
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Published: 22 April, 2021
How up to speed are you with Argentina’s ever evolving vinous diversity?
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Published: 08 April, 2021
Armit Wines has has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor for Argentina’s family-owned winery Mendel Wines.
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Published: 02 April, 2021
James Lawrence looks at the partnership between Chile and Argentina, and how the wine communities are tackling climate change
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Published: 31 March, 2021
The Andean foothills provide ideal conditions for low-intervention viticulture, allowing organic winemaking to flourish
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Published: 24 March, 2021
Trivento’s chief winemaker outlines his vinous philosophy and what he hopes 2021 has in store
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Published: 23 March, 2021
Origin Wine has announced a new partnership with winemaking consultant Clem Yates MW as part of its continued expansion programme.
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