Itinerary Wine Argentina on 19/09/08

MH Itinerary: Wine Argentina

Mendoza

One of the best things to do in the Southern Cone is to visit and taste some of the great wines that come out of the region. Argentina is one of the top five wine producing countries in the world. Several grape varieties grow productively in Argentina and the favorite reds included Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir. However, Argentina is known and labeled by its main production of the Malbec grape.

Known as the great wine- producing region of Argentina, Mendoza is not only famous for its grapes, but for its natural beauty. Visiting a winery is a great option for both seasoned wine experts and novices. Many owners decide to serve food and hold a dinner to answer all questions as a way to strengthen the relationship between the visitors and the wines. The following is a list of tourist friendly bodegas in Mendoza.

Bodega Luigi Bosca Winery:

16 miles from Mendoza city

San Martin St.

Lujan de Cuyo

Tours are for small groups as the winery believes this is better for viewing the unique style they use for crushing and fermenting their grapes.

Website: http://www.luigibosca.com.ar

Bodega Norton

Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza

Tours go through the Oak Barrels Room where wine evolution takes place. The Maturity Cellar is a sight to see.

Website: http://www.norton.com.ar

Pulenta Estate

Guitérrez 323 (5500) Mendoza

Telephone: 0054 (261) 420- 0800/ 3017/3546

Email: info @pulentaestate.com

Guided tour bookings: reservas@pulentaestate.com

Reservation phone: 0054 (261) 4200800

Website: http://www.pulentaestate.com/

Achaval- Ferrer

Calle Cobos 2601, Pedriel (5509)

Mendoza, Argentina

Telephone: +54 (0) 261 488 1131

Hospitality Coordinator: Patricia Lambert

Phone (Intl.Dialling): +54 9 261 553 55 65

Maximum of 10 people per group.

Schedules:

M- F from 9am to 4pm

Sat from 9am to 11am

Achaval- Ferrer prides itself for having respect for the natural terrain and potential in Argentina and for recognizing quality and rarity in soil and sunshine in the world of viticulture.

Domino del Plata

Cochabamba 7801 Agrelo (5507)

Mendoza- Argentina

Telephone: +54 261 498 9200

Email: info@dominodelplata.com.ar

Maximum 8 people per tour by appointment only

Tours are available all year round.

Domino del Plata practices precision and sustainable agriculture and superior winemaking skills as their core philosophies in wine making.

La Rioja

Though Mendoza is characteristically known as Argentina’s wine country, plenty of amazing wines come out of the North of the country as well. La Rioja is one of the older provinces known for producing wine. More particularly, the Valle de Famatina is one of the most famous regions known for wine in La Rioja.

La Riojana

La Plata 646 – 5360- Chilecito

La Rioja, Argentina

Telephone: 54 (3825) 423150

www.lariojana.com.ar

San Huberto

Provincia de La Rioja, Valle de Aminga

Departamento de Castro Barros, al pie del Cerro Velazco

Contacto: Juan Cruz Morales

Rio Cuarto 1242- Capital Federal (C1168AFF)

Telephone: +54 11 4321 8449

Email: jmorales@bodegassanhuberto.com.ar

Valle de la Puerta

Valle de Famatina, La Rioja, Argentina

Ruta Nacional 74

Chilecito, La Rioja

Telephone: (54) 3825 490085

Contacto: Mr. Julian Clusellas

Email: jclusellas@valledelapuerta.com

San Juan

San Juan is the second largest wine- producing region after Mendoza with over 47,200 hectares of vineyards across the province.

Bodegas Callia

Valle de Tulum- Pozo de los Algarrobos- Caucete, San Juan

Contacto: Oficina Comercial Av. De los Rios y San Lorenzo

Pozo de los Algarrobos Caucete San Juan

Telephone: 54 (264) 496 1940

Email: info@bodegascallia.com

Good wine websites:

http://www.winesofargentina.org/index2.php

http://www.southamericanwinesonline.co.uk/page.asp?id=arg

http://www.worldwidewinetours.com