Argentine wine and spirits industry showcases regional products in Mendoza

Chubut province is participating in the International Beverage Expo and the third Argentina Spirits Awards (ASA 2026) in Mendoza. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Protected Areas and the Chubut Tourism Agency, the initiative aims to promote local wines and spirits, including brands such as Huella Austral, D&S Destilería, and Refugio del VIRCh. The program, titled “Vinos y Sabores del Chubut,” seeks to strengthen industry ties and position the province as a destination for enotourism.

Separately, the 12th edition of The Winemakers competition was held in Mendoza, where 80 industry professionals conducted a blind tasting of 46 labels. Contiempo Malbec Reserva 2021 from Contiempo Wines was named the best wine of the year with 93.88 points, earning a Double Gold medal. Other top-rated wines included Aluvia Cabernet Franc 2023 from Doña Paula and La Isabel Estate Malbec 2023 from Huentala Wines. Fernando Losilla, owner and winemaker of Contiempo Wines, was also recognized as Winemaker of the Year.