La Riojana launches Raza Signature Series

Shown for the first time at the Wines of Argentina Annual Trade Tasting is La Riojana's newly created Raza Signature Series.

WineStars Twist selects Argentinian wineries

Eleven Argentinian wineries looking for UK distribution have been shortlisted in a competition to gain listings with independent and multiple retailers in the UK on and off-trade.

Mike Matthews on Argentina's WineStars competition

Following on from the success of May's inaugural WineStars competition at the London International Wine Fair, competition founder Catherine Monahan brought her unique event - this time WineStars Twist - to Lord's for the Wines of Argentina tasting.

Bibendum confirms sale of Argento

Bibendum Wine has confirmed it has sold the Argento Wine Company to the Argentine group, Inversora Agroindustrial Sudamerican.

At Your Service events - September and October

Find out more about all the latest on-trade events for September and October.

Additions to SITT Autumn

Independent on and off-trade buyers on the lookout for wines seeking UK distribution or something new to revive their ranges should head to SITT Autumn on September 24.

WineStars initiative returns with a Twist

WineStars, the initiative launched at the LIWF that helped unrepresented producers showcase their wines in front of a panel of judges, is to return to the Wines of Argentina Annual Trade Tasting.

Bodegas Salentein collects trophies at Argentina Wine Awards

Argentinian winery Bodegas Salentein has been awarded trophies for two of its wines at the 2012 Argentina Wine Awards.

Oversupply pressures ease following reduced harvests around the world

Liberty Wines takes on Hess Family's Colomé, Amalaya and Glen Carlou

Liberty Wines has taken on the agency for Hess Family Estates' Bodega Colomé and Amalaya and South Africa's Glen Carlou.

La Riojana and Ceviche team up for Torrontés campaign

Argentinian brand La Riojana will be teaming up with Peruvian restaurant Ceviche as part of Wines of Argentina's Time for Torrontés campaign.

Country reports: Argentina

One of the joys of communicating about Argentina is that the country provokes such a positive...

Harpers Awards 2012 winners

Bibendum, Majestic, Sainsbury's, The Sampler, Tanner's, Jose Pizarro and Pollen Street Social were some of the big name winners at last night's inaugural Harpers Awards.

Malbec World Day boosts Argentinian premium sales at Majestic

Majestic Wine saw strong sales of premium Argentinian wines during the second annual Malbec World Day.

Full list of Harpers Awards finalists revealed

The full list of finalists for next week's inaugural Harpers Awards can now be revealed.

Harpers Awards finalists revealed

The runners and riders for the inaugural Harpers Awards include leading players from the national and independent on and off-trade sectors, as well as major wine and spirits suppliers and distributors.

Peter Lehmann Wines switches distribution to Hallgarten

Australia's Peter Lehmann Wines have switched distribution from Enotria to Hallgarten Druitt.

Buckingham Schenk has 'cracking' year

Buckingham Schenk saw sales rise by 12% in 2011, led by a "cracking" 152% increase from Argentinian brand Viñalba.

Chilean wines growing fastest in independents

Chilean wines are growing fast in the independent sector - having displaced Italy from fourth place by volume - they now have a 10% share of that market.

Carmenere deserves promotion to Premiership of grape varieties, says Atkin

Carmenere, the indigenous Chilean grape variety, can now claim to have gained promotion to the so-called "Premiership" of first class wine varieties, according to wine critic and broadcaster, Tim Atkin MW.