Torrontés and Viognier get mentioned in the same breath a lot. Both are aromatic whites. Both fill a glass with floral perfume before you’ve even taken a sip. Both get recommended to people who “don’t usually like white wine” and…
If you’ve ever stood in the wine aisle squinting at back labels, you’ll know that “organic” gets thrown around a lot. But Argentine wine, particularly from the northwest, has a genuine claim to it. High altitude, dry climate, and low…
Summary: Tilimuqui Fairtrade Sparkling Zero is a 0% ABV sparkling wine made from Moscatel grapes grown in the Famatina Valley, La Rioja, Argentina. Unlike most alcohol-free sparklers, it’s dry rather than sweet, with real acidity and persistent bubbles, because the…
When I first spotted Tilimuqui Fairtrade Organic Malbec on the Waitrose shelves, I felt something most wine reviewers don’t: recognition. Not of the label, but of the land. Tilimuqui is a village in the Famatina Valley, in La Rioja province,…
If you’ve been reading this site for a while, you’ll know the Famatina Valley in La Rioja province is my obsession. It’s the heartland of Torrontés Riojano, Argentina’s most distinctive white grape, and one of the most underrated wine regions…
Everyone has heard of Argentine Malbec. It sits on supermarket shelves across the UK, it fills the wine lists of every South American restaurant or most pubs. But here is something most people do not know: some of the most interesting Malbec in Argentina is not coming from Mendoza.
Most guides to pairing wine with Indian food give you the same answer. Riesling. Maybe a Gewurztraminer if you are feeling adventurous. An off-dry white with a touch of sweetness to tame the heat. It is not bad advice. But…
If Sauvignon Blanc is your house white, the bottle you reach for without thinking, the one that’s always in the fridge, this post is for you. Not to replace it. Just to open a door. Because if you’ve ever wanted…
Most people who drink Argentine wine have never tried Torrontés. That’s not because it’s hard to understand or an acquired taste, I know that the world of wine can be a bit daunting, especially if wine was never your thing.Or…
The Argentina wine route tells a story that spans more than five centuries of winemaking — and there’s a hidden gem most people still haven’t discovered. Which Argentine Wine Regions Are Actually Worth Visiting? The Argentina wine route — known…