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Buenos Aires according to sommelier Rodrigo KohnThese wines are different from the conventional ones; varietals and blends that will tempt you to travel to Mendoza and taste them Mendoza is the heart of Argentine wine; it's a province that dazzles with its majestic mountains Each of its regions produces labels that tell stories and reveal characteristics of their terroir we asked sommelier Rodrigo Kohn to select 10 must-try wines here are my suggestions," says the organizer of the Premium Tasting and manager of VinoBien wine bar and store These wines are varied and invite you to enjoy a sensory journey through the wine regions of Mendoza Bodega Corazón Del SolThis aromatic wine from Bodega Corazón del Sol is made from grapes sourced from two cool areas in Tupungato this high-end Semillón presents citrus Tip: Rodrigo suggests starting a barbecue with this white wine as it’s ideal for pairing with pork sweetbreads and 100% pork sausages Mundo RevesFrench winemakers Quentin Pommier and Thibault Lepoutre realized their dream of making natural wines from Mendocinean terroirs One of these is this amphora-aged orange wine made from a blend of various local grapes from Los Chacayes This limited edition wine from Mundo Revés is made using skin contact fermentation It harmonizes well when paired with charcuterie like bresaola Tip: "Qvevri" is a Georgian word referring to the buried amphoras traditionally used to ferment wines in the Caucasian region of Georgia Orange wines originated almost 7,000 years ago in what is now Georgia Altieri Family WineryAltieri Family Winery made from grapes sourced from the Cordón del Plata It offers great complexity; its sweet entry on the palate gives way to balanced acidity and a fresh This energetic and rich wine is elegant and complex with notes of white flowers and pear preserves It captivates with aromas reminiscent of linden Tip: The sommelier recommends enjoying it outdoors at sunset accompanied by premium soft and semi-soft cheeses and nuts for natural oils and crunch in each bite Bira WinesThis rosé wine was made from a blend of Uco Valley grapes; 60% is Sangiovese and 40% Syrah Its minimal contact with the skins makes it a subtle and complex wine You may also be interested in: The 25 best Argentine wines that you have to try Rosa Di Rosso is the first rosé from the Bira family known for creating unusual blends in Argentina It's an incredible option for a poolside wine Tip: It’s based on their Rosso D’Uco wine and made from ancient vineyards The Sangiovese variety dates back to 1970 and comes from La Arboleda while the Syrah is from 1965 and located in La Consulta Cadus WinesTo craft this bright violet-colored wine, winemaker Santiago Mayorga from Cadus Wines selected a vineyard from Vista Flores (Tunuyán located at about 1,000 meters above sea level This Criolla Chica varietal is very fluid; on the nose along with field herbs like thyme and rosemary ideal for pairing with trout tiradito over oyster mushroom foam Tip: Cadus Appellation is a dynamic and diverse line seeking to capture the full expression of Mendoza’s terroir through different varietals Each label represents a Mendocinean appellation: Los Chacayes (Orange and Petit Verdot) Gualtallary (Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec) Ver Sacrum WinesThis innovative project by Eduardo Soler stands out by producing wines with uncommon grape varieties and Mediterranean varieties well-suited to Mendoza’s climate and soils In Doña Mencia de los Andes from Ver Sacrum Wines this variety shows elegance and good acidity; it’s fine and with great expression on the palate and nose Rodrigo suggests opening it as an appetizer before a dinner featuring smoked provoleta and spicy chorizo Tip: Ver Sacrum's winemaking philosophy focuses on fresh wines with low alcohol content Michelini i MufattoManuel Michelini is the young winemaker behind this wine sourced from vineyards located at 1500 meters above sea level in Gualtallary This region's cold climate and sandy limestone soils result in a product with a fresh and complex profile while the nose reveals notes of red fruits like cherries this Pinot Noir can be paired with vegetable dishes such as hollowed-out mushrooms filled with tofu cream and asparagus topped with a pistachio foam and almond zest Fun fact: Manuel Michelini is the son of winemakers Andrea Mufatto and Gerardo Michelini who share a method of interpreting the natural environment and its fruits meticulously seeking the character of each geography producing wines from grapes harvested in three different terroirs: Uco Valley in Mendoza made from grapes of Italian origin planted in the Lunlunta region of Maipú with the influence of oak evident but not overshadowing the expression of the varietal You may also be interested in: 10 Mendoza wines that represent the DNA of their creators with an entry reminiscent of fresh red fruit Rodrigo Kohn suggests pairing it with stuffed pasta like ravioli with smoked game meat or lamb Fun fact: Universo Paralelo Wines is a Single Vineyard wine line developed by Ignacio Pasman fifth-generation member of the family that owns the historic Bodegas López in collaboration with winemaker Juan Pablo Díaz This project breaks away from the traditional molds of the family winery and has released a Chenin Blanc Cos de CalThis high-quality label is a limited production of only 2,000 bottles It is a co-fermentation of three varietals: Malbec (48%) that provides juiciness; Cabernet Franc (46%) contributing freshness and menthol notes; and Syrah (6%) adding acidity All sourced from a vineyard located on a small highland in Gualtallary (Uco Valley) at 1350 meters above sea level this wine "screams" to be paired with a perfectly cooked rib-eye steak and a fresh salad like colorful tomatoes and olive oil – simple and traditional it could be served with a cannelloni stuffed with arugula and spinach topped with almond milk sauce and mint leaves Fun fact: This exclusive wine was directed by Alberto Benetati, who chose to name it after a characteristic of the land where the raw material was grown. "Cos" refers to an elevation in the terrain and "Cal" alludes to the calcareous soil of the area either on their own or to accompany food – such as braised pork with demi-glace sauce and toasted hazelnuts – the sommelier recommends the San Pablo Blend from the Los Parajes line Winemaker Andrés Vignoni of Raquis combined 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Malbec from the San Pablo region (Tupungato Uco Valley) to produce only 1,294 bottles of this label which is part of the Raquis Los Parajes line Each wine in the series showcases the diversity of the Mendoza terroir and has its own unique identity Fun fact: Andrés "El Mono" Vignoni is a fan of the band Los Piojos and managed to make his idol So much so that they have created and launched several labels together and the duo of red wines Antes (blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec) and Después (Cabernet Franc and Malbec) Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! About us Contact us Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world From Alto Adige to New ZealandOf the 2,481 wines our columnist tasted this year Source: Vendors. Background: Getty Images 2022 at 10:43 AM ESTBookmarkSaveMy idea of a yearend report means scrolling through all my tasting notes for the wines I would be happy to drink again—and that deliver quality at a seriously reasonable price I found more good-value vino than ever while sampling 2,481—yes orange and sparkling examples from Armenia to Uruguay La Súbbetica is a district in the province of Cordoba that comprises 14 pretty towns and villages set in beautiful countryside cut through by the rivers Guadajoz and Genil offering activities from gentle hiking to thrilling rafting and also attracts visitors looking for top quality local produce - especially extra virgin olive oil and wine - and fine dining is that the district is little-known among foreign visitors to Spain and even those who live on the Costa del Sol for some or all of the year SUR in English got together on Thursday this week with the Subbética authorities to try to fill that gap and bring the district its villages and its produts to the Costa del Sol Around 100 SUR in English readers accepted an invitation to Holiday World's Hotel Polynesia to find out more about this part of Cordoba province and sample what it has to offer The delegation that travelled down to the Costa included representatives of the Cordoba Diputación provincial council as well as from the Subbética Mancomunidad de Municipios and from several of the town halls in the area The municipalities included in the Subbética are Almedinilla Guests at the event were welcomed by the president of the Mancomunidad and the mayor of Priego de Córdoba "The Subbética is a place that is close but full of surprises It has everything that makes Andalucía special," he said It is very different from the Costa and so a cultural alternative We hope you leave with the desire to visit the Subbética," he added Among the authorities attending the event was Francisco Casas deputy mayor of Cabra and vice-president of the Mancomunidad the entity formed by mayors and councillors from all of the 14 towns and villages that offers joint services to the area "This is a fundamental showcase for us; we've come to the Costa to show the special charm and the products we have so that more people know about us and we can gain more visitors we have a lot to offer and our aim is to come here to show it off," said Casas at the start of the evening vice-president of the Cordoba Diputación provincial authority and president of the provincial economic development institute Iprodeco had also come to Benalmádena to support the initiative "The Subbética is very near the Costa del Sol," he pointed out "It is an attractive part of the province of Cordoba for many reasons: its heritage And of course you can see here the gastronomic attraction," he said pointing to the tables laid out with local products from different designations of origin Romero also referred to the environmental value of the area which is protected as a natural park (Parque Natural de las Sierras Subbéticas) and has also been classed as geopark by Unesco due to its great geological value It's an environmental gem for nature tourism along with the other Subbética representatives in Benalmádena on Thursday evening stressed the importance of attracting foreign visitors to this area just across the border from the province of Malaga and just an hour from the Costa del Sol And many of the foreigners in Benalmádena on Thursday who were able to get a taste of the area said they were determined to visit spends as much time as she can at her home in Benalmádena Pueblo but had never explored the rest of the Subbética "I'd love to be able to book on the coach trip," she said referring to the visits being organised at the event These coach trips will take place on 15 and 22 May, the first Nature and Heritage and the second, Patios and Wine. Click here for more information and to reserve a place here on holiday for three months from Canada but we'd certainly be interested in visiting Michael and Pamela Kelly from Ireland spend their winters in Los Boliches They had also been to Cordoba city but not to the Subbética area They said they were certainly keen to visit the area "especially if this is an example of the food there; the cheese is fabulous" Also among the delegation from Subbética were María Camacho president of the local tourist initiative centre Guests were able to enter a raffle for excursions in the area as well as sign up for the coach trips from the Costa del Sol in May The products that guests were able to sample at the event included: Fino wines from DO Montilla-Morales (Bodegas Mencianas) and anisette and liqueurs from Rute; cheeses from El Palancar (Carcabuey) La Celada (Iznájar) and Quesería de las Sierra Subbéticas (Zuheros); sausage and cold meats from Embutidos El Rubio (Almedinilla) and Chopped Crismona (Doña Mencia); crisps from Muñoz (Doña Mencia) and San Nicasio (Priego de Córdoba); breadsticks from Panadería Leiva (Benamejí); olives and pickles from Encurtidos Brigantes (Benamejí); a glass of 'salmorejo' from 4U Servicios Turísticos; and sweets from Jovianes (Iznájar) Pastelitos de la Reina (Fuente-Tójar); Delicias de Turrolate (Priego de Córdoba); and Sabor a España (Lucena) Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados The Lady's Companion is a new Spanish Netflix comedy that boasts a strong cast of actors led by Nadia de Santiago The eight-episode series, which is now seemingly set for a second season follows the story of a Chaperone named Elena who is tasked with finding the perfect husband for the Mencia sisters Her job becomes even more challenging after she unexpectedly falls in love with one of the guys she's setting up the girls with Nadia de Santiago headlines the cast of The Lady's Companion as Elena Bianda Elena is paid by rich young ladies' parents to advise them about love and eventually look for a suitable husband for their daughter de Santiago is known for her roles in The Time It Takes Carloto Cotta portrays Elena Bianda's former love Gabriel returns to Elena's life to try and pursue her once more He tries to make her jealous by courting Cristina even though he is head over heels with Elena Cotta's other feature credits include Diamantino Santiago Torres is the charming and free-spirited godson of Don Pedro Mencia and a close friend of the Mencia sisters The character is played on-screen by Álvaro Mel Santiago's charm easily draws Elena into his arms and she ends up conflicted about her feelings for him because it would technically be an unexpected conflict due to his ties to the Mencia family Zoe Bonafonte brings Sara to life in The Lady's Companion Sara is interested in pursuing a higher education so she secretly meets with their family doctor to learn more about medicine Maria Caballero joins the cast of The Lady's Companion as Alicia Elena's rival chaperone who has high career ambitions Caballero also starred in The Longest Night the eldest daughter of Pedro Mencia and Elena Bianda's top priority in finding a perfect husband for her Cristina is struggling to overcome her grief after losing her mother Elena encourages her to live her life to the fullest and find her happiness Montalbán's major credits include Past Lies Carlota is the youngest daughter of Pedro Mencia and she is often reckless with her actions Esther Zapico's chaperone and a close friend of Elena Usero is known for her roles in Full of Grace the wealthy father of the three sisters seeking love He hires Elena to look after his daughters and ensure that they will find the perfect husband Ulloa previously starred in El Caso Asunta Doctor Aguilar (played by Sergio Pozo) is the Mencias' family doctor who secretly gives notes to Sara about the medical field to help her decide if she wants to pursue such education Pozo also starred in 1000 Miles from Christmas Carmen Balague's Juana is close to the Mencias She also manages to forge a strong bond with Santiago and she even knows the truth behind his feelings for Cristina Balague's past credits include Aquí no hay quien viva The messenger who brought the bad news to Cristina that Eduardo doesn't want to marry her is played on-screen by Mario Alonso another companion who eventually falls in love with Lazaro (a member of a wealthy family) Ivan Lapadula appears in The Lady's Companion Episode 1 as Eduardo who left her after promising that he will propose to her Lapadula's most recognizable role is playing Angel in Dos Vidas a family friend of the Mencias who fell in love with Adelita Gracia Olayo makes a special appearance as Lady Angustias the right-hand woman of Pedro Mencias who also serves as his spy in keeping tabs on Elena and the three girls Olayo is best known for her roles in The Messiah Candela Pradas appears as Esther in The Lady's Companion and the pair eventually fall in love with one another despite being forbidden during that time Pradas' notable credits include appearing in the casts of The Wrong Side of the Tracks The Lady's Companion premiered on Netflix on March 28 Copyright © 2025 The Direct Media Group LLC