![]() So if you have inquiries or need any interesting information about the wines, they are keen to give you some answers."īoth Luigi Bosca and Catena Zapata take great pride in presenting Malbec as their flagship wine. "(Arizu and Marasco) have a large learning experience and knowledge about the wines of our country. "This is more than double the last year, which is, I believe, a good response for the market of the Argentine wines," Bascou said. ![]() ![]() The Embassy of Argentina invited two leading Argentine winemakers to Korea on the occasion of the Wines of Argentina, an annual Argentine wine-tasting event hosted by the embassy.Īlberto Arizu, CEO of Bodega Luigi Bosca, and Marcelo Marasco, export manager of Asia, Canada, Africa and the Middle East at Catena Zapata traveled to Korea to showcase their wines to about 300 guests, including individuals from the food and beverage industry and wine connoisseurs, who were present at the 2023 edition of the event at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, May 10.Īrgentine Ambassador to Korea Alfredo Carlos Bascou expressed his pride in offering more than 200 varieties of Argentine wine originating from 70 wineries, represented by 32 importers in Korea. The deep color of Malbec is a result of its high-altitude growth conditions, its grape's skin darkens as a defense against high UV levels, protecting the seeds for future generations. Malbec grapes thrive in Argentina's high-altitude vineyards, where hot days allow for full ripening and cool nights help preserve acidity and aromatic freshness, giving the wines a balance of ripe fruit flavors and bright, vibrant character. With a characteristic deep, dark and inky purple color, Malbec is a full-bodied wine with soft tannin. Known for their remarkable quality, Argentine wines are quickly becoming a favorite in Korea's burgeoning wine market. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukĪrgentina is one of the top winemaking countries in the world and is especially acclaimed for its Malbec wines. ![]() Alberto Arizu, left, CEO of Bodega Luigi Bosca, and Marcelo Marasco, export manager Asia, Canada, Africa and Middle East at Catena Zapata, pose with their respective wines during the Argentine wine-tasting event hosted by the Embassy of Argentina in Korea at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, May 10. ![]()
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