Cafayate valley in the north of Argentina, in Salta, is a very particular wine region in Argentina and has become renowned for high quality white and red wines. Amanda Barnes interviews Piattelli winery’s winemaker Alejandro Nesman in the vineyards about Cafayate valley, the particularities …
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Torrontes, empanadas and a siesta are three fundamental pillars in life in Cafayate for Lucía Romero, whose family own El Porvenir winery in the Salta, Argentina. We interview her about what the key is to the famous Argentine Torrontes wine variety, the tasting notes …
Uruguay’s wine story started, much like that of its South American counterparts, with the arrival of European immigrants. By the end of the 19th century, Uruguay was producing a steady stream of wine from the many different wine families that were mainly settled in …
Chile’s Itata valley was on the brink of disappearing from the modern Chilean wine industry, however a handful of winemakers have been working hard in the area to make top quality wines from old vines, and new vines, and have steadily gained the market’s …
Are you keen to understand the terroir of Brazil’s main wine region in Serra Gaucha? This handy infographic shows you the soils, climate and wine varieties of Serra Gaucha. Learn this and more in our easy to understand infographic on wines and wine production …
If trees could talk, these would have a story to tell. Bolivia’s ancient molle trees are national heritage and have lived through more than most trees. Over 300 years old, the pink peppercorn trees were joined by vines that were planted around their handsome …
Brazil’s main wine region, Vale dos Vinhedos, may well be what you least expect from the country known for its tropical beaches, flamboyant carnival and vast Amazon jungle. The landscape of Serra Gaucha, one of the southernmost states in Brazil, consists of hillsides and forest. …
Discover the Bolivian wine region of Tarija through our visual guide where we talk about the terroir, history and what you can expect when visiting! Make sure to hover over the photo and read the captions for more information on each photo and a …
Almaviva is one of the most famous and valued wines in Chile, we interview Almaviva winemaker Michel Friou about making the wine, about the terroir in Puente Alto, and about all the vintage variations of the last few years as we taste through a …
Lapostolle winemaker Andrea Leon talks about what is unique about Apalta and why the valley has become renowned for red blends in Chile. She gives us the 101 on the terroir of Apalta, and we interview her about which varieties work best including Carmenere, …