Gaucho launches all-female wine list

Argentine-style steakhouse chain Gaucho has launched a special wine list this month to raise money for Women's Aid. Tying in with International Women's Day tomorrow (8 March), throughout the month of March, Gaucho, which has 20 steakhouses across the UK, concentrated mainly in London, has unveiled a wine list highlighting the work of female winemakers. The list features eight bottles in total, and is as follows:

White

Planeta La Segreta 2022 – Grillo – Sicily (£57 for a 75cl bottle) Quinta do Crasto Superior 2021 – Viosinho and Verdelho – Douro (£64) Susana Balbo Barrel Fermented Signature 2023 – Torrontes – Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley (£82) Catena Zapata White Bones 2019 – Chardonnay – Gualtallary, Uco Valley (£150)

Red

Catena Zapata Appellation Vista Flores 2021 – Malbec – Mendoza (£59) Susana Balbo Signature 2022 – Malbec – San Carlos (£85) Catena Zapata Catena Alta 2018 – Malbec – Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley (£120) Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2020 – Malbec – Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley (£175) Of the eight bottles on the list, four are the work of Dr Laura Catena, the fourth generation of the Catena family to lead the estate, which celebrated its 120th anniversary last year. Catena, with her medical background, has also been one of the key voices in defending wine's place in society. Gaucho will donate £5 for each bottle sold to Women's Aid, which offers support for women and children who are the victims of domestic abuse. Head sommelier Marina Diaz said that the contributions of women to the wine industry were "often overlooked". "We wanted to create a menu that not only highlights their incredible talent but also gives back to a cause that directly supports women in need,"  continued Diaz. "Every bottle on this list tells a story of dedication, expertise, and passion, making us very proud to support Women's Aid in their vital work." Faye Connelly, head of fundraising at Women's Aid, added: "Partnerships like this help ensure we can continue our work in protecting women and children from harm and driving forward the movement to end domestic abuse for good."