Argentina
Argentina learning course
Starting from Malbec, track differences in elevation, water, soil, and winemaking. Learn from Mendoza to the northern highlands and Patagonia.
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Continue reading →Organize the overview and appellations
Connect grape varieties to major producing regions.
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Varietal map beyond Malbec
Alongside Malbec, study other black varieties and white varieties such as Torrontés by region.
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Mendoza: Luján de Cuyo and Maipú
Mendoza is a large regional designation. First, separate long-established central areas.
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Uco Valley: From elevation to plots
Within the common feature of high elevation, there are differences in soils created by rivers.
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Eastern Mendoza and San Rafael
Outside famous high-altitude subregions, there are also large vineyard areas supporting the local industry.
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San Juan: From Syrah to Highlands
Add Pedernal and Calingasta to your understanding of warm regions.
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Northwest: Salta and the Calchaquí Valley
Under intense light and cool nights, both reds and aromatic whites are cultivated.
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La Rioja: Torrontés of Famatina
Distinguish from Spain’s Rioja, and memorize using white varieties and mountain valleys as guideposts.
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Patagonia: Rivers, Winds, Latitude
We add the perspective of dry, riverside agriculture to the southern coolness.
Read the representative themes in depth.
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Zuccardi: Malbec Made in Concrete
This is an example of fermenting and aging Malbec in concrete. Distinguish between extraction from skins and aromas imparted by barrels.
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Catena: High-altitude Chardonnay and used barrels
Separate the effect of altitude from the choices of fermentation and maturation.
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Re-examining Reserva and Gran Reserva
Distinguish between current official guidance and older materials, and check the minimum aging periods for each color.