According to information from the Ongoing Survey of Homes in Argentina by the National Institute of Censuses and Statistics (Indec), 30% of the population drops out of secondary education. However, thanks to the entry of wineries into the field of education and the partnerships they have formed with different institutions, Argentine wine producers have found an opportunity to make a difference.   Wineries and education: a focus on the community An example of a winery working to improve education can be found in Bodega Budeguer, in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, who are also committed to sus ..read more

Although Barrancas was first declared a Geographic Indication in 2005, the most detailed studies into its soils have been done more recently by a group of local producers in partnership with the geo-physicist Guillermo Corona, with a focus on the old wineries of Barrancas. This work has been complemented by gatherings of producers in the area who have been holding tastings of varietals planted in Barrancas. Thus, Germán Páez, the oenologist at Finca Agostino, has fulfilled his goal of “properly defining the characteristics that we knew the area had.”   Another of the group’s leaders ..read more

Across the world, organic or ecological viticulture has grown by 13% a year over the past decade in terms of vineyard surface area.  Argentina has been a major part of this trend and is now one of the top ten producers of organic grapes and wines, especially organic Malbec. Within that same time span, the country has doubled its number of hectares with organic certification and, as one might expect, Malbec is the most successful variety among Argentine organic wines.   Organic Malbec: Malbec goes Green In Argentine vineyards, organic practices are forging a new, sustainable fut ..read more

Argentina is without a doubt a leading global wine producer, in part thanks to the history of provinces such as Mendoza and San Juan, the traditional bastions of Argentine viticulture. However, in recent years, other regions have emerged with great impetus and quality. They include the winegrowers of Buenos Aires who are working in promising areas in the province such as Balcarce, Tandil and Saldungaray. The winegrowers of Buenos Aires are an example of the province’s potential as a producer and many believe that as the wineries consolidate, it might become one of the country’s most productive ..read more

Sebastián Weigandt is one of the leading chefs on Mendoza’s thriving gastronomic scene. Since 2022 he has been Head Chef at Azafrán, which was recently honored in the Michelin Guide and is a beacon of excellence for Argentine cuisine.  At Azafrán the eminently experienced chef offers an outstanding menu that highlights traditional ingredients from across the province such as algarrobo, tomatoes, trout and goat, prepared using innovative recipes and avant garde techniques.   Sebastián Weigandt: delving into the past and the future  Weigandt is one of the drivers behind a project ..read more

The restless traveler Tato Giovannoni is always piloting some kind of vessel; it might be metaphorical or otherwise but is always branded with his name and a red anchor logo. In this interview he discusses the projects he has planned for 2024 having spent nine months outside of Argentina, which means he hasn’t set foot in his home town of Pinamar or his Florería bar in Buenos Aires for quite some time.   Days before the tenth anniversary of Florería Atlántico – Arroyo 872, Buenos Aires, in the basement below a florists – which regularly appears on lists of the best bars in the world ..read more

Argentina, a land full of natural treasures, offers travelers an irresistible new concept: the Natural Trail, an official program whose goal is to consolidate Argentina’s reputation as a world class destination, placing an emphasis on putting local and international visitors in touch with nature, local communities and industries as part of a responsible, meaningful approach to tourism. The Natural Trail is a selection of 17 different routes along which adventurous visitors will be introduced to the true essence of the country; national parks, scenic journeys and unmissable destinations that ad ..read more

Andrés Valero has an active role in many of the different initiatives being implemented by the Grupo Avinea, a member of Alejandro Bulgheroni Family Vineyards (through the brands Otronia, Argento, Pacheco Pereda, Cuesta del Madero and Cruz de Piedra), including the program MatrizViva, active participation in the Argentine Global Pact Network, on the Sustainability Commission at Bodegas de Argentina, and at the Sustainable Wine Roundtable, where he is a member of the board that decides on the group’s policies. The Green Personality of the Year award handed out to Andrés Valero by the prestigiou ..read more

With over 60 hectares under vine and more than 60 grape producers, 4 wineries, two sparkling wine producers and more than 15 small boutique and garage operations, the wines of Entre Rios stand out for their distinctive fruitiness and adoption of the latest trends. Since 2010, the Entre Rios Association of Viticultural Producers (AVER), whose president is María Jesus Vulliez, the owner of Vulliez Sermet, has helped producers to share their experiences and establish a productive hub to encourage wine tourism.   Wines of Entre Ríos “Reds with the soul of whites” says oenologist Gabriel ..read more

These 12 notable women in viticulture stand out across Argentina for their commitment to sustainability, their love of nature, their sensibility and precision, their status as regional pioneers and, overall, for how they are invigorating and enriching the local wine scene. They are taking the lead on some of Argentina’s most exciting and forward-thinking projects.  12 notable women in viticulture Diana Bellincioni, Bodega Kindgard One of these 12 notable women in viticulture. After working at Mil Suelos – a viticultural project with wineries in Mendoza, Salta and Jujuy – Diana “la Tana ..read more