After a slight
decline in sales in 2012, the wines of Argentina have been experiencing the
glow of renewed interest in the U.S. market starting last year with bottled
shipments rising up to 6.1 million cases; that's an increase of 5%, according
to Impact Databank. While continuing to focus on the country’s signature grape
varietal, Malbec, larger companies like Alamos and Trapiche continue to grow
while a number of smaller Argentine wineries are also being introduced into the
U.S.
The Wines of
San Juan, Argentina, a group of 35 boutique wineries, with assistance from the
Argentine Federal Investment Council, have decided it is time to present their
wines to some of our key markets. They will introduce their wine to the trade
in four cities- Dallas, Houston, New Orleans and San Francisco via a delegation
of 14 highly regarded wineries with their Taste and Experience the Wines of San
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The San Juan
area has been producing wine for over 150 years and has numerous 100 year old vines.
Plantings of grape varieties such as Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay,
Tannat, Syrah, Torrontes and Sauvignon Blanc can be seen throughout the Tulum,
Ullum, and Zonda Valleys.
This will be
the first time, the US wine trade will have the opportunity to taste wines from
Argentina's Province of San Juan which is the second largest producing region
in the country, following only Mendoza. After searching my notes, I realized I
had not sampled any wines from this area though it was always discussed during
various wine classes. I'm looking forward to seeing what this region has to
offer.
Houston’s wine trade
and media will have their opportunity to get their taste of San Juan at the
Royal Sonesta Hotel from 12:00 – 5:00 PM this Friday.
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