Argentina
Argentine wine, as with many aspects of Argentine cuisine, has its roots in Spain. During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, Juan Cedrón (or Cidrón) brought the first vine cuttings to Santiago del Estero in 1557, and the cultivation of the grape and wine production stretched first to neighbouring regions, and then to other parts of the country.
Argentine winemakers have traditionally been more interested in quantity than quality and the country consumes 90% of the wine it produces. However, the desire to increase exports fueled significant advances in quality. Argentine wines started being exported during the 1990s, and are currently growing in popularity. The devaluation of the Argentine peso in 2002 further fueled the industry as production costs decreased and tourism significantly increased, giving way to a whole new concept of wine tourism in Argentina. Mendoza is now one of Argentina\'s top tourist destinations and the one which has grown the most in the past years.
Argentina is the largest wine producer in South America and the 5th largest in the world, with over 1,200 million liters (2003), and the 13th largest exporter in the world (431 million USD in 2005). Argentina probably produces the best Malbec. Ironically, in the 1980s, Argentina almost gave up on the grape through government vine pull schemes.
Due to the high altitude and low humidity of the main wine producing regions, Argentine vineyards rarely face the problems of insects, fungi, moulds and other diseases that affect grapes in other countries. This permits cultivating with little or no pesticides, allowing even organic wines to be easily produced.
The most important wine regions of the country are located in the provinces of Mendoza and San Juan (Cuyo region), and La Rioja. Salta, Catamarca and Río Negro are also wine producing regions. The Mendoza Province produces more than 60% of the Argentine wine and the source of an even higher percentage of the total exports (84% by value during the first trimester of 2006).
Mendoza - Valle Central, Mendoza area, Valle de Uco, San Rafael area
San Juan - Valle de Tulum, Valle de Ullum
Salta - Valles Calchaquíes
La Rioja -Valle de Famatina
Catamarca - Valle de Tinogasta
Río Negro (Alto Valle)
Jujuy - San Salvador de Jujuy (Northernmost wine producing province that has produced wines at some of the highest recorded altitudes)
Neuquén - San Pedro del Chañar (developing wine region in the north of the Patagonian province)
This article is based entirely or in part on the
Argentina wikipedia article
and is licenced under the terms of the
GNU Free Documentation Licence.
Contact
If we can be of any assistance please don't hesitate to contact us, or drop by the Rose & Crown during business hours:
email: roseandcrown@alderney.ws
phone: +44 (0) 1481 823414
fax: +44 (0) 1481 823615
The Rose & Crown Hotel
Le Huret,
Alderney
UK Channel Islands
Delivery on Alderney is free :-) we deliver Monday to Saturday between 10am and 1pm.
Please note that we cannot deliver off-island.
|
jump to:
[all products]
[spirits]
[beer & cider]
[wines by grape]
[liqueurs]
[soft drinks]
subcategories
| next page >> [order by price]
[order alphabetically]
In this categoryAraucano Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best adapted grape varieties to the cool climate of Colchagua, Central Valley, Chile. The grapes undergo a long maceration on the skins and the resultant wine is briefly matured in oak casks. The result - a classic Cabernet with aromas of spices and mint with good eight on the palate and sufficient structure to enjoy now and keep for 3-5 years. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: Argentina Code: 70574
Araucano Sauvignon Blanc 07
From the Casablanca region in Chile, this Sauvignon Blanc has tropical fruit aromas of mango and lychee. A richly flavoured wine that gives great pleasure now established as a firm favourite. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: unspecifie Code: 70479
Chacayes Malbec Mendoza 02
During the mid 1990s Lurton planted a vineyard especially for the production of exceptional wines on the high plateaus of the Andes. The location had all the qualities Lurton was looking for; poor soil made up of gravel, sand and volcanic dust, a cool climate owing to the high altitude (over 3000 feet) and pure water for irrigation. They are now starting to reap the benefits of this exceptional investment. This wine is dark bright plum colour, showing lots of glycerine extract. The nose is immediately attractive with high quality oak scents mixed with ripe fruit. The aromas of black cherries and bitter chocolate are associated with low cropped Malbec. Fresh sweet and well integarated chocolate and roasted coffee bean flavour on the palate with good lively acidity balancing the richness of fruit. Long and spicy finish, with finely integrated oak and tight rips tannins indicating a long life ahead. A truly great wine. 2003 to follow [read on...]
Vintage: 2002 Color: Country: Argentina Code: 61051
Flor de Torrontes, Valle de Vers 2005
This grape variety, of Spanish origin, is part of the Muscat family, and the wines produced are interiguingly romatic. This is a very fine example. Roses, flowers and muscat on the nose, with a delicious mouthwatering pineapple and muscat flavour, big and long lasting. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: Country: Argentina Code: 65909
Pinot Gris Valle de Uco 2008
This Pinot Gris produced in Argentina (known as Pinot Grigio in Italy0 is an extraordinary grape variety that produces high quality wines that are fine and supple. Somewhat exotic in character, it has notes of white flowers and jasmine om the nose and delicious off-dry flavours of peaches, nectarine and mandarine. Fresh acidity completes a fine harmony in this wine. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Code: 72963
Postales Sauvignon Blanc-Semilon 2004
Full and rich with an appealing roundness. Balanced in the mouth and certainly New World in its upfront fruity style. Good length and clean finish. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2004 Color: white Country: Argentina Region: Neuquen Code: 61304
Tierra de Luna Chardonnay 2008
[read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2008 Color: white Country: Argentina Code: 72980
Tierra de Luna Malbec 2008
The Tierra de Luna vineyards are set on the Mendoza river 250 feet above sea level. It has soft tannins and great aromatic intensity, with delious raisiny flavour with a hint of cherry. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: red Country: Argentina Code: 73024
[1] [order by price]
[order alphabetically]
|
