My video news report on one of the world’s greatest rail journey’s. After 3 years of reparations Argentina’s train to the clouds is back on track. The story is currently being broadcast through the Associated Press Television’s features bulletin and has already gone out on several channels around the world including these links to its broadcast in Spain and Colombia. Will keep you updated over the next few weeks on its continued broadcasts and print publications.

Accompanying article written for APTN published by CNTV

Business has hit a new high for wine makers in Argentina’s northwest Andean desert region. The “wines of altitude” have become the toast of the country for their unique flavor.

Argentina has long been one of the world’s largest producers of wine.

But new vineyards are cropping up in an unlikely location.

Many of the wineries are dotted in areas more than 1.6 kilometers above sea level.

Grapes here enjoy warmer temperatures than other parts of the country, leading to more fruity and fresh wine.

High in the Andean desert, warm arid days of up to 32 degrees Celsius during growing season are followed by cool nights. As a result, grapes ripen slowly which creates a more concentrated and deep colored wine.

Thibaut Delmotte, Wine Maker in Salta, said, “We can find some very strong wine, almost black. Our wine is very strong and, at the same time, very fine and elegant. That’s why we also work close to nature in a dynamic way, to respect the characteristics of the soil.”

Variety of color, breadth and depth of aromas give Andean wines an unrivalled palate. In the past four years, wine exports from Salta have more than doubled in volume, and tripled in value.

Besides exports, the region’s wine industry is being recognized as key to the province’s tourism industry.

Officials say the two have proven to be a successful combination. It allows people to try the best wines from north of Argentina, while allowing them to relax at luxurious resorts.

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My trip up into high andes resulted in this story. It was one of the most fraught productions I ever had, including living off llama meat, coping with serious altitude sickness and being crashed in our jeep off the side of a cliff. but all around it was a real reward to get to visit such remote locations high in the Puna Andena and get to know its remarkable residents. Would really apprecaite any feedback on the story…..

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My video news report on a new device Argentine scientists have invented to help monitor and control the levels of methane gas produced by livestock. Scientists hope the cowbackpack will help combat the agricultural contribution to global warming. The story is currently being broadcast through the Associated Press Television’s features bulletin and has already gone out on several channels around the world, including this link to its transmission on US’s Ebru News. Will keep you updated over the next few weeks on its continued broadcasts and print publications.

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