News & Insights
Wine news from Argentina and around the world. Awards, vintages, events, industry shifts — what wine drinkers should know.
Mendoza Wineries Just Won More Michelin Stars in 2026
Two more winery restaurants earned Michelin stars this July, bringing Mendoza to 9 of Argentina's 14 total — right as Mendoza ranks top 10 globally for travel.
July 18, 2026
FOWines Wins Gold at Mendoza's 2026 Wine Tourism Awards
A one-person boutique estate in San Rafael just beat Mendoza's biggest names for Best Small Winery. Here's who Fabricio Orlando is and why it matters.
July 18, 2026
Mendoza in July: Why Winter Is the Secret Best Time for a Wine Tour
Empty wineries, snowcapped Andes, cheaper flights, and winemakers with time to talk. Here's why July is the most underrated time to visit.
July 4, 2026
Visiting Zuccardi in 2026: What It's Like, What It Costs, What to Book First
World's Best Winery five years running. Here's what a visit actually looks like, what it costs, and why you need to book 6 weeks ahead.
July 4, 2026
Argentine Wine Exports Hit a 5-Year High — What That Means for the Bottles You Buy
Argentine wine is reaching more markets than at any point since 2021 — and prices haven't caught up yet. Right now is an unusually good time to be buying.
July 4, 2026
Argentines Are Drinking Less Wine Than Ever — Why That's Reshaping Malbec
Domestic consumption has hit an all-time low of ~15.7 litres per person and over 1,100 vineyards have closed — but the crisis is quietly pushing Malbec toward higher quality for export.
June 20, 2026
Argentine Malbec Sweeps Top Honors at 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards
For the third consecutive year, Argentine Malbec dominated the Decanter World Wine Awards — taking 4 Best in Show medals and 27 Platinum awards.
June 5, 2026
Vendimia 2026: How an El Niño Year Reshaped Argentine Wine
The 2026 harvest in Mendoza was one of the most challenging — and potentially most interesting — vintages of the decade.
May 28, 2026
A New Map of Mendoza: Why the Catena Institute's Soil Study Could Reshape How We Buy Wine
The Catena Institute has released its most comprehensive soil map of Mendoza to date — 47 distinct soil units across the Uco Valley alone.
May 15, 2026
Champagne Sales Rebound in 2026 — But the Future Looks Different
After three years of declining shipments, the Champagne region returned to modest growth in the first quarter of 2026.
June 1, 2026
Vinitaly 2026: Argentine Wines Surprise European Trade
Vinitaly 2026 closed in Verona with record attendance — and a landmark year for the Argentine pavilion.
April 18, 2026