13. Wines of Argentina

$20.00

Instructor: David Anderson, WSET- 3

Argentina is more than just Malbec! With mountainous and high-elevation vineyards, and unpredictable weather to match, Argentina produces incredible wines! In this class, we examine the history and culture of Argentina, and how it became an established powerhouse on the world wine scene. We also taste through nine different wines highlighting Argentine varietals and blends you’ll want to know about.

Self-Guided Online Course Only.  Wines not included.

Description

This class covers a variety of white, sparkling, and red wines from Argentina. To prepare, you will want to source the following nine (9) kinds of wines, available in the Pacific Northwest wine market. If you cannot find them, a suitable alternative is to source varietals and blends from other producers — just try to find them from the same regions as noted below:

  • White Malbec
  • Salta Torrontés
  • Sparkling Brut Rosé
  • Bonarda
  • Medium-full bodied Cabernet Franc from Mendoza
  • Full-bodied Cabernet Franc from Mendoza
  • GSM (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre red blend) from Argentina
  • Malbec from Uco Valley
  • Full-bodied, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant red blend

Recommended Additional Classes

If you enjoyed this class, you may want to look into others focusing on Spanish- and Portuguese-influenced winemaking regions, including Class 8, Wines of Spain; Class 9, Wines of Chile; And Class 16, Wines of Portugal. They are available for purchase and download through this online store.