Argentina
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Malbec
Malbec: the French grape that became Argentina's flag — black, plush wines from Mendoza's high desert vineyards at the foot of the Andes. Origins: Malbec (Côt) came from Cahors, France, in 1853 with Michel Pouget; phyllo…
Fernet con Coca
Fernet con Coca: Argentina's improbable national cocktail — Italy's bitter Fernet-Branca drowned in Coca-Cola over ice, drunk by the litre at every asado and birthday. Origins: Italian immigrants brought fernet in the 18…
Clericó
Clericó: the River Plate's white sangría — chilled white wine (or sparkling) poured over a bowl of chopped summer fruit, the Christmas and beach drink of Argentina and Uruguay. Origins: clericó descends from British 'cla…
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