Held from November 1-3, 2024 at the iconic La Rural fairground in Buenos Aires, Expo Cannabis Argentina has become the premier cannabis event in Latin America. Aimed to educate the public and create a market for cannabis products, the exhibition showcases a wide spectrum of cannabis innovations, from medicinal applications to cultivation technology and lifestyle products. Founded with a mission to destigmatize cannabis and highlight its myriad applications, it has grown exponentially over the years and now features hundreds of exhibitors, workshops and lectures for audiences from diverse backgrounds. This year’s event welcomed thousands of patrons, from cannabis enthusiasts to those curious about its medicinal benefits.

Essentially, the exhibition serves as an educational platform, reflecting Argentina’s admirably progressive approach to cannabis. The event attracts notable brands in cannabis cultivation and wellness, as well as public figures and activists advocating responsible cannabis consumption. Through its immersive activities, the expo provides an inclusive space to explore the roles of cannabis in health, agriculture and personal care. For their 2024 event, organizers created a line-up that included industry giants such as Grow Tech, renowned for cutting-edge grow technology, and Bioled, which showcased advanced lighting systems essential to maximizing yield and potency in growing cannabis.

RAW, known worldwide for its cannabis paraphernalia, brought a collection of eco-friendly paper and smoking tools, adding a sustainable angle to the event. Sagrada Madre, a brand that combines cannabis with spiritual health, offered products designed to promote mindfulness and relaxation. In an interesting intersection between cannabis and Argentina’s famous wine culture, the highlight of Expo Cannabis was undoubtedly Terpenica sparkling wine, a new product from Bodega Piedras 202. This winery in Mendoza, known for its innovative approach to winemaking, he created the first sparkling wine in Argentina. wine infused with cannabis terpenes.

Derived from “cannabis sativa” terpenes, Terpenica captures the aromatic and sensory properties of cannabis without psychoactive effects. This innovative wine introduces an aromatic complexity that raises the wine’s profile, blending Mendoza’s winemaking tradition with the evolving cannabis culture. The wine’s bouquet has notes of pine, citrus and herbal nuances typical of cannabis, making it a fascinating experience for the senses and an example of Argentina’s commitment to exploring unique agricultural products. Bodega Piedras 202, the winery behind Terpenica, has deep roots in the fertile vineyards of Mendoza and established itself as a pioneer by experimenting with non-traditional additives such as cannabis terpenes.

Through Terpenica, they aim to broaden the perception of Argentine wine by connecting it with the growing interest in cannabis. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Argentina’s wine and cannabis industry, combining expertise from both fields to deliver a unique product that speaks to innovation in Argentine agriculture. In fact, their booth at the event was highly sought after, drawing hundreds of patrons eager to taste and experience this wine innovation. Thursday’s meal was at the event and brings you scenes from the introduction of Bodega Piedras 202’s Terpenica line of THC/CBD free sparkling wines:

Terpenic Gipsy Haze Brut is a young and freshly made sparkling wine, by the Charmat method, with Chardonnay and Viognier grapes in Lujan de cuyo. The wine has a green color with a delicate turbidity, offering small and abundant bubbles that form an intense and long-lasting crown. It expresses intense aromas of fruit, citrus and pine and also has an intense flavor in the mouth, where it is a sweet, fruity and citrus haze, mixing notes of fruits such as mango and lime with hints of incense.

Terpenic Critical Jack Brutalso made from Chardonnay and Viognier grapes in Lujan de Cuyo, it is green in color with a delicate turbidity and small and abundant bubbles forming an intense and long-lasting crown. The nose is citrusy, woody, herbal and spicy. In the mouth it is intense with a citrus flavor and a lemon-like flavor that has hints of pine, as well as a clear floral background.

Brut Blackberry Terpene it is made using the same combination of grapes and production method by Bodega Piedras 202 in Lujuan de Cuyo, Mendoza. It has the same physical characteristics, a green color with a delicate turbidity along with small and abundant bubbles, but it offers earthy, sweet and fruity aromas on the nose. On the palate, its penetrating flavor and aroma is reminiscent of Afghan haggard, with sweet, earthy notes and hints of berries and berries.

Terpenic High Level Brut was the favorite tasting choice at Expo Cannabis, with customers enjoying copious refills every day. Using their combination of Chardonnay and Viognier grapes, the bodega created a wine that expressed fruity and spicy flavors. In the mouth, this wine is fruity and sweet, with an aroma reminiscent of ripe fruit with spicy notes. Its green color and delicate turbidity, together with its abundant small bubbles, which form an intense and long-lasting crown, reaffirm the consistent quality throughout the Terpenica range.

Expo Cannabis serves as more than just a trade show; is a cultural event that educates and promotes the responsible use of cannabis, especially its therapeutic and wellness applications. The family atmosphere of the event, complete with interactive gardening for children and a seating area, further showcased its community-oriented approach. Terpenica sparkling wine symbolizes the spirit of Expo Cannabis, combining tradition with innovation, which for wine enthusiasts, opens a new category that combines the nuanced world of wine aromas with the essence of cannabis, providing an enriched sensory experience.

The future of Argentine wine may see more of these unique blends, reflecting a national landscape where traditional and new agricultural products coexist. As the world’s perspective on cannabis changes, Expo Cannabis Argentina will continue to serve as a pioneering platform, with Terpenica sparkling wine a testament to Argentina’s forward-thinking approach to both wine and cannabis. The stag was certainly set for a thriving relationship between these industries, showing Argentina’s commitment to exploring and celebrating its natural resources through creative and responsible means. Hello!