Argentina - Xander and Jamie explore the Ruta del Vino, from Mendoza to Patagonia

For this episode, Jamie and Xander visit Argentina - home of the infamous Malbec, and much more! Argentina's viniculture is steeped in history and the product of a turbulent past. As they delve deep into the roots of Argentine wine, they discover everything; from the love/hate white 'Torontes' of the North West through to equisite bourdeaux-style reds of the south. Jamie and Xander uncover the deep Argentinian passion for a humble way of life, living off the land and celebrating life's rich and simple pleasures; and how a European influence has left its mark on vineyards so far away. They are drinking: Achaval-Ferrer Malbec Mendoza 2019 https://highburyvintners.co.uk/products/achaval-ferrer-malbec-mendoza-2019 And for their musical choice: Die Fledermaus Johann Strauss https://open.spotify.com/album/2g12QZ0wXFoyOyDo8nUUsM?si=WXoOhP0IRpu9ZyR5a2oPUw And to finish they suggest two recommendations, one as an everyday treat; Vinalba Patagonia Reserve Malbec https://www.waitrosecellar.com/vinalba-patagonia-reserve-malbec-702712?gclid=CjwKCAjw-rOaBhA9EiwAUkLV4liSRIwjlIRr3nYwbiRDmOeUU4hxywbJ_O5yYGzdTlmP-MNPxwIvchoCcmEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds The other for a special occassion: Pulenta Estate VII Gran Corte 2018 https://tasteargentina.co.uk/products/pulenta-estate-vii-gran-corte?variant=40217402507300&gclid=CjwKCAjw-rOaBhA9EiwAUkLV4qrKfSURv6aKVsiWBQUUoW7LEI2OX7iH4FVU6RiNhbuH3HYg_QpKzBoC3k8QAvD_BwE Pulenta Estate VII Gran Corte 2018 Listen and subscribe to In Vino Veritas on Global Player now!