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Argentina produced its first wines in 1554. During the last century it consistently figured amongst the world major producers.
The wine country extends along the Andean foothills, from Salta in the North to Rio Negro in Patagonia.
Mendoza, in the Central Andes near the Aconcagua, is the wine capital of Argentina.
The few useless summer rains forced the settlers to create a complex irrigation
system, bringing the pure and mineral-rich Andean water to all the vineyards.
This water provides the rather taste to the characteristic wines. Although most wine
varieties are of French origin (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and
Syrahs for the red wines and Chardonnay, Chenin and Riesling for the white wines),
some grapes, such as the Malbec and Torrontes, prefer the climate and soil of Argentina and
develop better than in Europe, thus creating the finest of the Argentinean wines.
The Itinerary
The itinerary below is just a sample. Larger journeys all over Argentina are available on request.
DAY 1:
We meet you at the airport in Mendoza and drive you to your hotel. In the afternoon, we visit the city of Mendoza,
located at the foot of the Andes, and visit the San Martin Park and Cerro de la Gloria's Andes Liberating Army monument.
Overnight in a centrally located Mendoza hotel (cheap option) or in a first class Bodega amidst the vineyards (such as Bodega Saleinstein, Bodega Club Tapiz among others) in the surroundings of Mendoza.
DAYS 2-3:
We tour through the famous Mendoza vineyards, the main fruit growing and wine
producing area of Argentina, and visit of two vineyards daily among the following:
Ruca Malem, Chandon, Cavas de Cano, Cavas de Weinert & Lagarde, Lopez, La Rural, La Agricola (Zuccardi family), vina del Cerno. Overnight in Mendoza or in a Bodega. (B)
DAY 4:
Private transfer to the airport. (B).
Extension
A holiday in Argentina should include a visit of one of the Estancias (ranch), the
most representative feature of Argentinean way of life, providing a unique opportunity
to learn more about the "gauchos" traditions and culture and appreciate their dexterity
in cattle and horse gathering. This is also a unique occasion to taste the
world wide famous "asado de carne" (Argentinean barbecue) while enjoying
the local music and dance and naturally some Argentinean wines.
We recommend Estancia Chateau d'Ancon, only 45 minutes from Mendoza, set in the heart
of the famous Mendoza wine country and facing the Tupungato Volcano (6000 metres).
A stay in this Estancia is particularly recommended to those wishing to drown themselves deeper into the
Wild Wine World altough the price is very high.
General Information
Rated: Easy
| Tour Tariff | |||||
| N° of Participants | 2 | 3 | 4 | SGL Supp. | |
| USD | $ 349 | $ 303 | $ 284 | $ 86 | |
| EUR | € 290 | € 252 | € 236 | € 71 | |
| GBP | £ 195 | £ 170 | £ 159 | £ 48 | |
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