In October, the World Wine Travel writers are exploring wines from Argentina paired with food. Argentine Wine Argentina and its neighbor Chile are renowned for their exceptional wine production, making them among the top wine producers in South America. Situated at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, Argentina boasts a unique terroir that provides high…
Tag: Uco Valley
Wine of The Day: 2016 Gen del Alma “Ji Ji Ji”
2016 Gen del Alma “Ji Ji Ji”; This lithe, interesting, delicious and structured wine brings to mind Cru Beaujolais! This blend of 50% Malbec and 50% Pinot Noir was all hand harvested from a single vineyard in Gualtallary, a high-altitude wine region situated within Tupungato in the northern reaches of Argentina’s Uco Valley. The vineyard, planted…
A Taste of Achaval-Ferrer
Wine is a lot like fashion. What is considered popular for a time, can quickly fall out of favor to be replaced by something else. It wasn’t too long ago, that Malbec was in fashion. I’m not sure if it remains so. I hear much more about Muscat these days. I like Malbec for several…