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For years, making a good wine was enough to win markets over. However, in addition to quality, the way the wine was produced, its environmental and social impact, and the transparency of these claims are becoming more and more important to consumers. In that environment, certifications have ceased to be an added value: they are now often a requirement if a wine is to be compe...

Laura Principiano has had a privileged view of recent changes in Argentine wine: she was standing in the engine room. When she arrived at Zuccardi in 2009 to join their Research and Development team, the Uco Valley was attracting interest from producers and critics but many of ...

It’s a long way on the map but not that far at all in wine terms. Asian consumers of Argentine wine are increasingly curious about different varieties, regions and styles beyond Malbec. Leading the trend are younger generations who are changing the rules of the game: they purchase differently, find wineries on social media, appreciate the stories behind the label, and pay mor...

Malbec opened the doors to the United States, one of the most competitive markets in the world, allowing Argentina to position itself as a producer that offers excellent value for money. However, that image is now evolving.

Veronica Kathuria, who since 2018 has...

Wines named after towns, grandparents and hidden parcels in the mountains are beginning to appear on the lists of some of the most exacting restaurants in the country. White Criollas are a group of native varieties that for decades were relegated to liqueur and table wines but today are attracting the interest of sommeliers looking for an alternative to the same old European ...