Destination Guide: The 5 Best Wineries to Visit in Mendoza
Argentine wine is rightfully famous around the world and most visitors who come to Mendoza try to visit at least one vineyard to see the intricate process of making (and tasting) first class wine with their own eyes. In this article we take you to the 5 best wineries to visit in Mendoza when you travel to Argentina. 1. The most impressive: Salentein Built by its Dutch owner at a cost of several hundred million dollars, Salentein boasts its own gourmet... Read More
Mendoza: Putting Argentina on the Wine Map
Mendoza, producing over 80% of Argentina’s wines, is comparable to the Napa Valley of California as a hot destination for the wine-loving traveler. When people think of Argentina they usually think of steak, tango, futbol, and Malbec; and Mendoza is the place to get your fill of this unique Argentine wine. The Malbec grape originates from France and actually means “badly cut” in French. The vine did terribly in the rainy weather of France and... Read More
Argentina Wine Guide: An Introduction
With 1,300 miles of growing potential, there is no doubt as to why Argentina has begun to take the forefront in the international wine industry; now ranking fifth after France, Italy, Spain, and the USA. The high desert of Salta, year round sunshine in Mendoza and the brilliant blue lakes of Patagonia, not only create striking landscapes to explore, but have also transformed the grapes of France and Spain into aromatic, internationally competitive... Read More
Traveler Stories: Wine Tasting in Mendoza
We recently started a new section on our blog where we share with you some of the stories and photos from the people who travel with us in South America. Claire and her friends just got back from traveling around Argentina, visiting Iguazu Falls, Salta and the vineyards of Mendoza. Here she shares with us one of her highlights of the whole Argentina trip – wine tasting in Mendoza. The serious business of wine tasting Who were you traveling with?... Read More
