June and July are ripe months for cultural and sporting events in Argentina. The weather begins to get a bit chilly, and thoughts of museums, galleries and cultural events take over from beaches, barbecues and mate in the park.
The Vineyard at the End of the World: An Interview with Ian Mount
Question: how did Argentinian wine, so recently the object of pitying amusement from wine buffs, become profitable, fashionable and, more to the point, drinkable? Matt Chesterton talks to Ian Mount to find out.
Argento Completes Another Successful London International Wine Fair
From May 17th to 19th, Argento participated in another successful 3-day London International Wine Fair, or LIWF 2011. We gave visitors to the trade fair a taste of “the Real Argentina”. Stand M35 was decorated with colourful new photography from Argentina, and we served our ever-popular coffees, home-made alfajores, and of course our full range…
What to Do When it Rains in Buenos Aires: Our Top 20 Tips
Full of extremes and drama, the skies of Buenos Aires are as tormented as its tango and its people. One minute the heavens above the Argentine capital are smiling – and the next they’ve opened up.
Teach Yourself Porteño: The Buenos Aires Lifestyle
‘Porteño’ is more than just a geographical indicator, it’s a way of being. Porteños have their own slang, their own fashion, their own complex psyche and their own attitude. So if you want to ‘do’ porteño, you’ll need more than a Spanish dictionary and a smile.
The New Wave of Wine from Argentina
One of the most fascinating and compelling reasons for diving into the treasure trove of New World wines lies not just in the drum-roll of longer established flagship varieties and styles, but also with the emerging stars awaiting discovery.
We Love… Alfajores
Is it a cake? Is it a biscuit? Who cares? An alfajor can combine chocolate, dulce de leche, meringue, coconut, icing sugar, jam and even mousse – it would be an all-encompassing meal if only it had a meaty filling.
Estancias: Ranch Holidays in Argentina
Buenos Aires has the bright lights, Patagonia has the show-stopping scenery, Mendoza has the food and wine, but if it’s the beating heart of rural Argentina you’re longing for, you’ll find it on the country’s estancias.