Breaking new ground
‘What we previously considered a single vineyard may today be sub-divided into 35 parcels’
Sebastián Zuccardi
Argentina’s vineyards have undergone a more radical transformation in the past two decades than in any other period in the country’s almost 500-year viticultural history. Returning to my homeland after 20 years in the UK, I have discovered that Argentina’s long-heralded potential is finally becoming an exciting reality. A country known for its easy-going Malbec has been transformed by a colourful spectrum of quality, diversity and nuance.
At the heart of this transformation lies the ultimate quest: to express a sense of place. This is being achieved through sophisticated modern viticulture, all the while preserving Argentina’s heritage of grape diversity. The transformation has been driven by a group of focused, passionate, thoughtful and creative producers who are, quite literally, breaking new ground.
Key to understanding the evolution of wine-growing in Argentina is the
