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Sweet Reds, Moscato, Malbec, Rosé Driving Off-Premise Wine Growth

U.S. off-premise wine sales rose 4.4% to $13.3 billion in Nielsen channels during the 52-week period through December 8. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 7, 2013

Argentina’s Upscale Producers Say Bulk Labels Could Diminish Category’s Prestige

While Malbec exports continue to gain upmarket traction, Argentina’s high-end winemakers fear that a push by bulk producers could diminish the country’s image as a quality player. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 28, 2012

Terlato Bolsters Argentina Lineup Via Link With Javier Catena’s Cuarto Dominio

Terlato Wines has enhanced its position in the U.S. imported wine market’s hottest category—Argentine Malbec—with a new agreement to handle Bodega Cuarto Dominio, a high-elevation winery in the Mendoza region led by fourth-generation vintner Javier Catena. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 6, 2011

Bodega Catena Zapata Leads Argentina’s Push For Quality, Bolstering Its U.S. Market Presence

Mendoza, Argentina-based Bodega Catena Zapata has long been among the leaders in moving Argentina into the realm of fine wine. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 22, 2011

Premium Argentine Winery Argento Targets U.S.

Mendoza’s Argento Wine Company is a well-established international player, selling 750,000 cases annually across 55 countries, but it’s only now training its focus on the U.S., where the Argentine wine category has never been hotter. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 23, 2011