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A Wine Tour
of Maip

MENDOZA
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News Republic Out & About
Bring back the ligths............................................... 6 Bars............................................................................... 22
A classic day out....................................................... 6 Dining out.................................................................. 24
Winery Guide........................................................... 27
Raimbow Nation Wines
Leandro Manini Williams visits the winelands of Maps & More
South Africa................................... 8 Useful information................................................ 20
Map of Chacras de Coria....................................... 31
Maip by Bus Map of San Martn Park....................................... 31
A new hop-on, hop-off bus service is ferrying wine Map of Mendoza City Center............................ 32
lovers around Maipu........................ 10 Map of Maip............................................................ 34

GIOL, Argentinians Vinosaur

Mendoza is currently mulling over the remains of
the wine giant GIOL........................... 18

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Bring Back the Lights
This years Harvest Festival was a hapless affair, marred
by bad weather, technical difficulties, delays and,
strange as it sounds animal welfare. First the city party
was rocked by a torrential storm that swept the stage
and muddied the multitudes. Then, several days prior to
the main event, a crane collapsed at the amphitheater,
causing an entire lighting system to crash on stage
during rehearsals. Several actors and dancers were
lucky to escape unhurt and the incident spread health
and safety concern amongst the performers. Their
nervousness was not helped by a fire on set the next day.
The show had to be delayed by one day and the Acto
Central was finally performed on the Sunday night.
Everything passed without incident and a lovely girl
from Maipu was declared the harvest queen, to much
fanfare and fireworks. Sorry no fireworks. As people sat
and waited for what is one of the highlights of the whole
festival the night time sky show of rockets and flares,
they waited and waited. Eventually the organisers Mendocinos who love the traditional firework display
released an announcement declaring there would be that arguably is one of the best happenings during
no fireworks because of concern for the zoo animals Vendimia. One can only hope that this is a temporary
and any children with autism. There was uproar in the madness by the organisers and next year we will have
amphitheater and twitter came alive with indignant our light show back.

A Classic Day Out

The annual Classical Music in Wine Country is upon us
again. In its 17th year, this week long series of classical
music recitals has become a staple on Mendozas cultural
agenda and attracts people from all over the country to
hear classical music in the most interesting and dramatic
surroundings. The eclectic selection of venues includes
wineries, museums, churches and prisons and each hosts
performances by orchestras, choirs, Spanish guitarists,
tenors and string quartets. Some fifty events take place
all over the province as far as Malargue and Alvear but
the bulk of them take place in Mendoza city at such
places as Teatro Independencia and San Martin Library.
Wineries include Dante Robino, Nieto Senetiner, Cruzat,
Gimenez Rilli, El Enemigo, Hacienda La Plata, Bianchi
and Salentein. Tickets are required in advance and can
be picked up at the Cultural Ministry on Espaa and
Gutierrez from the 3rd of April, 10am to 3pm and 4pm to
7pm. The price? A donated box of milk powder. For the
complete schedule go to www.cultura.mendoza.gov.ar

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 Rainbow
Nation
Wines
Leandro Manini Williams visits the
winelands of South Africa
Vineyards in Durbanville
South African wines are hidden jewels for many South
Americans. If someone hears Africa, he will probably
relate it more to lions than to excellent wines. But truth
be told, amazing things are being done here. In a two-day
journey I made into the countrys vineyards the surprises
never ceased.
Tradition & Modernity in Paarl
and Durbanville
Working as a wine tour guide in Argentina, I know the
importance of having someone with expertise when
exploring unfamiliar territory. Luckily I met Douglas
Swanson, a former internet engineer who now runs a
wine tasting room. Knowing that he had been to 295
wineries of the 595 existing in South Africa, I felt I was in
good hands.
Fairview, located outside the city of Paarl, is probably the
winery with most visitors in the entire country. It was
proudly founded in 1693, focusing on cheese - the Brie I
tried was delightful. Friendly goats welcome you on the
property. As you walk inside the winery, you can see a
wide variety of different tasting room areas. I have never
seen such a wide range of wine varieties in my life. They
have only been producing wine since 1974, but they just
keep expanding. From classics like Cabernet Sauvignon
or Merlot you jump to Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvdre
blends. Tannat, Tempranillo, Pinot Grigio, Barbera,
Viognier, amongst others - some 15 varieties.
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After stopping for a bite in the city, we go to one of the best
known wineries in Paarl: the KWV Wine Emporium. It is
one of the leading wine and spirits producers - check their
brandy, and was founded as a winemaking co-operative
in 1918 by wine makers from the Western Cape. Im not a
fan of big wineries, but this one was amazing.
My guide Douglas encouraged me to do the Pinotage
Experience: four wines with different pairing. Being the
only local variety of South Africa, I said, Yes, without
any hesitancy. A Sparkling Ros and the fortified wine
Pineau de Labourie showed how complex this grape can
be. My favorite paring was the Cathedral Cellar Pinotage,
a wine full of berries, plum and black pepper aromas
with sixteen months in oak. A black chocolate with red
fruit elevated the red berry flavours while the tobacco
complemented the oak, creating an opulent and creamy
experience in the palate.
The trip continued to the Durbanville wine region. Its an
area that specializes in Sauvignon Blanc but red grapes
like Merlot are winning more and more recognition.
Durbanville Hills is the biggest winery, an industrial
operation that buys grapes from its neighbours. I cannot
remember having seen bigger stainless steel tanks in my
life. They produce a Sauvignon Blanc using grapes from
the other Durbanville wineries to create a wine named
after the wine region.
The next winery, De Grendel, was 20 minutes away
from Cape Town. This makes it an ideal choice for busy
travelers. Owned by the Graff family, who actually live
in the property, it is famous for its wines and restaurant.
Charles Hopkins is the winemaker, well known not only
for his rugby skills but also for his vast experience in the
SA wine production. He told me he is not afraid to search
for the best grapes in order to make the best wine, using
grapes from Tygerberg and Witzenberg besides the ones
from the farm.

The six wine tasting is a good idea but if you want the best
of the best, you must choose the Flagship tasting. You will
thank me after you tried the Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc,
the most complex white wine I have tasted in SA. And for
the red lovers, keep your taste buds ready for the Shiraz, Franschhoek
the Merlot and their heavy body and colorful Pinot Noir.

The restaurant itself makes the trip worthwhile. Although
De Grendel is one of the oldest farms in Cape Town, the
wine production started in 2000 - like the other wineries
in Durbanville, and the restaurant opened in 2012.
My favorite paring was the risotto of wild mushroom,
Arborio, truffle, asparagus and grilled artichoke, with
a buttery and creamy De Grendel Chardonnay 2015.
The incredible view of the Table Mountain tops your
experience.
The French Connection in
Franschhoek and Stellenbosch
Next day I continued my journey through the Western
Cape. One hour away from Cape Town city you find
Franschhoek, one of the oldest towns in SA. Founded
in 1688 by French Huguenot refugees, its probably the
prettiest city I have been to, full of cafes and good wineries.
La Motte is one example, with wide green spaces that
welcome you. The different kinds of vineyards that you
go through remind you of the importance of their grapes,
mainly French varietals like Cabernet Franc, Malbec and
Cinsault.
The area produces some of the countrys extraordinary
Mthode Cap Classiques. The version by La Motte is not
an exception. Their 2016 La Motte Sauvignon Blanc is also
a wine to be proud of. Wines like the Hanneli R with forty
months in new oak serves as an example of how seriously
they take their wine production. That particular wine was
named honouring the owner of the property and leading
mezzo-soprano in the country, Hanneli Rupert. Douglas
showed me their museum, where nowadays they are
exhibiting the art of the remarkable artist JH Pierneef.
We did a Single Vineyard Tasting of Merlot, Cabernet
and Syrah that helped me understand why this was
Mandelas favorite winery. While my friend praised the
Cab Sauvignon -this is how a real Cabernet should taste
like- I was impressed by the 1694 Classification. It was a
blend of Syrah - Cabernet Sauvignon (56%-44%) that ages
eighteen months in French oak barrels, with a name that
honours the foundation of the state.
The last winery was Avoontur State. Horses instead of
goats welcome you as you enter the property. It is the
home of Fine Wines and Fast Horses as they like to
say. Var and Oratorium are two of their winning
animals. The vibe is very easy going. The winery and the
restaurant is a place to enjoy with friends and family.
The view of the estate is marvelous, and so is the food.
The winery proves that good whites can be found in
Stellenbosch. My recommendation is the Avontuur
Estate Sauvignon Blanc, a fresh green aroma wine that
pairs perfectly with a butternut, spinach, leek & ricotta
roulade, grilled with crispy Parmesan served with tomato
fondue.
If you are a traveller who likes to go beyond what is
expected, the Rainbow Nation is the place to visit.
Furthermore, if you are partial to a good wine, you will
find it at the end of the that rainbow.
Photographs by Leandro Manini Williams
Make no bones - the wines are great at Haute Cabrere

After a brief coffee in Haute Cabrire, a winery with a

splendid view of Franschhoek and home of the famous
Pierre Jordan sparkling wine, we traveled to Stellenbosch.
Once crossing this vibrant University City, we headed to
Rust en Vrede. Do not expect an astonishing view like
the wineries in Durbanville or Franschhoek. They are
famous for their wines and thats what you should focus
on. Stellenbosch is a great area for red wines. The first
South African wine nominated to the Top 100 Wines of
the World in 2000 came from Rust en Vrede.

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 Maipu
A new hop-on, hop-off bus service is ferrying wine lovers around Maipu.
Charlie OMalley jumps on the gravy train and learns all about this historical wine
region. For audio commentary listen to our podcast on www.wine-republic.com.
Maipu is no ordinary wine region. Home to the biggest
winery in the World, it is a place where wine production
reached gargantuan, industrial quantities over 100 years
ago. Wine literally flowed through its streets, with a
suspended wine pipe carrying grape juice directly to the
train station. Even the smallest family owned wineries
had concrete wine tanks the size of Olympic swimming
pools. Some of the bigger wineries still have tanks the size
of nightclubs now unused, they sometimes hold events
in them. It was not uncommon for a winery to have its
own railway platform to ship the vino to thirsty Buenos
Aires.
The Argentine capital was the key to the incredible wine
boom in Maipu that exploded at the end of the 19th
Century. Buenos Aires was bursting at the seams with
Mediterranean immigrants who loved their wine and
drank lots of it. Where else were they going to source
that wine but Mendoza? Some canny immigrant families
skipped Buenos Aires and set up shop making wine here
and became millionaires in the process. The arrival of the
railway meant that the wine could now be shipped in a
few days to the Capital. Many visitors from Buenos Aires
remarked that the wine tasted so much better at source.
For good reason, Porteos were getting a diluted version.
Pilfering from the wine tanks was endemic as the wine
train shunted its way through the Pampas.
Opulence reigned. The Nouveau Riche spent their vino
pesos on luxury villas and mansions. Mendoza itself
became rich and prosperous on the back of this one
industry and a pre-planned city of garden plazas and
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tree-line avenues began to take shape. The wine harvest
festival discarded its proletarian roots and became an
extravagant party. Maipu did well out of wine.
And then it didnt. If Argentines drank wine like it
was going out of fashion well then that is exactly what
happened it went out of fashion. Coca Cola, beer and
fernet became popular and wine consumption dropped
dramatically in the 1970s. This hit Maipu very hard and
to this day you can see the old abandoned wineries of
yesteryear. The drop in demand was compounded by
poor economic policies. State intervention in the industry
was counter-productive and a closed economy meant the
industry became inefficient and outdated and the wine
quality poor.
Maipu has yet to recover fully from the great wine crisis
of the 1970s. Though the region has benefited from
the recent Malbec boom, this export-lead bonanza has
been mostly beneficial to the higher regions of Lujan de
Cuyo and Valle de Uco. Saying that, the green shoots
of recovery are obvious as you tour the area and wine
tourism in particular has grown exponentially with
Maipu easily the most accessible area, whether by bike,
bus or car. Whilst the region may lack the picturesque
scenery of its western neighbors, it does have some very
pretty views, especially to the south, and most wineries
have gorgeous historical interiors that ooze atmosphere
and afford ample photo opportunities. Southern Maipu
is now hosting new and adventurous wineries such as El
Enemigo and Finca Agostino, challenging their neighbors
to the west.
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How to get there
To enjoy the Maipu hop-on hop-off service you must take
a train to Maipu bus station. Known as the Metrotranvia,
you can catch it on Belgrano and Rivadavia in Mendoza
city center. A payment card known as Redbus is required
and is supplied by the wine bus people at the city tour
ticket office on Chile and Espejo in the city center. Trains
are frequent and allow yourself 45 minutes to get to
Maipu. The train and bus ticket cost $200 AR.

Departure times for Maipu wine bus from Estacion Gutierrez in Maipu.

10.10am; 11.30am; 12.50am; 14.10am; 3.30pm and 4.50pm.

The circuit takes one hour and 20 minutes. Currently the bus operates every day but this will change in April
when it switches to a low season schedule.

The Route
At the end of the line is the main railway station Estacion
Gutierrez, 18 blocks north of Maipus main plaza. The
Maipu wine bus departs from here every hour and
twenty minutes, starting at 10.10am. It travels south
along avenue Ozamis, named after one of the founders of
the town Jose Alberto Ozamis.

The first winery we pass is Bodega Lopez (Bus stop 2),

a well known brand within Argentina. This old and
elegant winery produces a popular wine known as El
Basque Viejo the old basque. We continue south and
turn right at Bodega Giol (Bus stop 3), the Worlds biggest
capacity winery. Largely unused today, it still makes
for a fascinating visit as its faded grandeur illustrates
just how rich Maipus wine culture is (see our text box
for more information about Giol). Next door are the two
extravagant mansions built by the owners, one of which Lopez Winery

is now the National Museum of Wine.

The bus now turns west and passes the Maipu Arena
Maip Square
complex (bus stop 4). This live music venue, shopping
mall, cinema, hotel and casino is a recent addition to the
boroughs increasing amount of attractions.

We now go east and into the heart of Maipu, its charming

plaza (5) and council offices. We now go south away
from the urban sprawl and into the vineyards and olive
groves, many of which have been over taken by housing
developments, primarily gated communities. Here we
pass another lovely family owned winery Maguay (6).

Not far from here youll find an old historical winey called
Cecchin, which specializes in organic wines and also the
charming wine lodge and olive house Club Tapiz.
Here you will see netting draped over the vineyards and
olive groves. This is to protect the fruit and plants from
the violent hail storms that plague Mendoza (see the text
box Hail Mary).

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As we go east again we stop at one of South Americas Vistandes

most famous wineries, Trivento (7), a Chilean-owned
operation and sister company to Concha y Toro. This
modern winery offers an excellent bike tour through the
vineyard. Next stop is Vistandes (8) and 15 minutes walk
away is the charming boutique operation Carinae.

Close by you will also find Argentinas oldest winery

DiTommasso which also offers lunches. Heading north
you will see on either side examples of irrigation the
traditional open channels on the right and the modern
drip system on the left (see text box Drip Versus Dyke for
more info).

Next we get to the family run Tempus Alba (9) which has
a charming terrace restaurant with view. Heading north Tempus Alba
again we pass South Americas biggest and most successful
winery, Trapiche (10). Here youll find a fabulous gourmet
restaurant and atmospheric cellar. Ask to see the biggest
wine tank in the World 5 million litres.

Nearby is the charming Alandes (11), operated by one of

Argentinas most interesting and innovative winemakers
Karim Musi. The vineyards and olive groves now recede
as we re-enter the city, but not until we pass the bucolic
splendor of La Rural (12), possibly the best wine museum
in the Americas. We now turn north on Ave. Urquiza
where you will find many bike rental stores, a popular way
to see wineries in Maipu. Last stop is Bodega Dominiciano
(13) before we return to the bus station.

BIKE TOURS IN MAIPU

The most economical way to do a wine tour in Mendoza. Take bus (171,
172 or 173) from Catamarca and Rioja to Urquiza street (see below)
where youll find several bike rental companies. Some are notorious
for dodgy bikes. Check and double check you get a good mount as a
puncture can cause a mini nightmare. Head south, as north of Maipu
is urban and not pretty. RECOMMENDED WINERIES Rutini, Tempus
Alba, Di Tommasso, Carinae and certainly Trapiche. When returning
have a late lunch at the excellent El Enemigo.

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But the previous winery said the exact opposite!

remarked one confused wine tourist when hearing a
winery guide singing the praises of drip irrigation and
how it is much better than open water channels. The
modern drip method, where water is taken directly
by hose to each plant, is slowly encroaching on the
traditional acequia method where water flows through
the vineyard in mini streams. The dykes are definitely
more picturesque and there is some substance to what
some wineries say how the open method makes sure the
vine roots are spread out and thus much better at picking
up the rich variety of clay nutrients. However the drip

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irrigation system is much more efficient and less wasteful
an important point as the water source is increasingly
stretched. Whatever the answer, whether you are a
drip or a dyke, the fact that all Mendozas vineyards are
irrigated is a big plus for winemakers. Rain is unreliable
and often damaging and the fact that agronomists here
can turn the water on and off at will makes for a better
quality grape.

Hail Mary Maipu by Bus continued

Mendozas climate is deceptively benign for growing
grapes. Constant sunshine, little rain, healthy altitudes
and an abundance of melted snow from the Andes are a
winemakers wet dream. However that same dream turns
into a nightmare when those same mountains help form a
unique cloud system that regularly unleashes large rocks
of ice over all and sundry. The problem is compounded by
the fact that it usually happens just before harvest time.
Maipu is particularly susceptible and here you`ll fine
frequent car shelters to take refuge in.
Every year Argentina loses 10% of its crop to King Hail.
The provincial government and the wineries spend
millions protecting the vineyards with limited success.
Net protection is the obvious answer but it is prohibitively
expensive. $3000 US per hectare means even the richest
wineries can only afford to cover a certain percentage of
each crop. Some dont bother at all and leave it to fate.
Hail is one of the reasons why Mendoza produces so little
single vineyard wines. It is best to spread your bets and
source your grapes from different vineyards dotted all
over the province, hoping one at least will be untouched
by the dreaded hail.
An hour outside Mendoza is an anti-hail operations
centre. It consists of two airstrips, a radar station and a
fleet of four Piper Cheyenne airplanes. A team of pilots
are on 24-hour alert for hail storms. Meteorologists scan
a large computerised map of Mendoza. Cloud formations
dot the screen, colour coded from green to blue. Grey
means its time to scramble and there`s no time to lose.
Pilots attack in pairs, one at the base of the clouds and one
on top.
They launch flares of silver iodide into the cloud in the
hope of reducing the hail to raindrops or snowflakes.
Sometimes it works and sometimes not. Scientists
disagree on its affectiveness, often citing the lack of
a serious study to analyse the phenomenon. Once an
American team of scientists went up in a Lear jet. Their
instruments got destroyed before they could make any
in-depth conclusions.

As an indication of the problems seriousness and perhaps

the provinces desperation, Russian made surface-to-air
missiles were once shot into any threatening looking clouds.
This was common practice for 18 years before it was decided
to refine the system and carry the rockets by plane.
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 GIOL
Argentina`s Vinosaur
What do you do with the biggest and emptiest winery in the world?
Mendoza is currently mulling over the remains of the wine giant GIOL.
Editor Charlie OMalley goes to see whats brewing.
In 1885 two Italian stowaways crossed the choppy
Atlantic in search of fame and fortune. They arrived
penniless in Buenos Aires and soon realised the grimy
Tangolopolis was not for them. Near the port they
noticed a billboard outside a Mendoza government office
offering free train tickets to Mendoza and a piece of land
to anyone who knew anything about growing grapes
and making wine.
They went in and signed up. It was to be a fateful decision.
Within 15 years Don Bautista Geronimo Gargantini
and and his more economically named friend Juan
Giol would be undisputed wine kings of Argentina and
owners of the biggest winery in the world. GIOL, as the
bodega came to be known, would in its heyday employ
3,500 people and produce 43 million litres of wine a year.
A huge pipe known as a vinoduct would carry the wine
15 blocks to Maipu train station where it was loaded into
tanks and railed to thirsty Buenos Aires.
Gargantini and Giol happened to be in the right place at
the right time. Argentina was booming and on its way
to becoming one of the richest countries in the world.
They started out by buying wine and taking it up the
mountains to sell to Chileans working on the Trans
Andean railway. They acquired enough money to rent
a bodega. At the time demand was greater than supply
and the business prospered. They bought a winery and
48 hectares in Maipu, then another winery and more
hectares. Soon they had a wine empire of 22 bodegas.
They were awash with vino-pesos. It was no wonder
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they initially called their enterprise La Colina de Oro
The Hill of Gold.
The two men further strenghtened their profitable
alliance by marrying two sisters, the Bondino girls. They
built two lavish, palatial style mansions side by side,
right next to their winery. Between them they went on
to have 18 children.
Then in 1911, for reasons as unclear as the wine they
produced, Gargantini decided to cash his chips, sell his
share to his partner and move back to Italy. Giol reigned
as wine king for several more years but perhaps missing
his billionaire buddy moved back to Europe for good in
1921.
GIOL the wine giant continued as a corporation. The
two mansions became a hotel and governers house
respectively. The wine complex had its own electric tram
system (indeed the Russian trams acquired to run on the
city system were bought with GIOL wine). In 1954 the
bodega became a goverment-owned collossus providing
30% of Mendozas gross product. It was so powerful it
could control the price of wine and grapes. With time it
became a gigantic monster of inefficiency and corruption.
The management were political appointments who
often knew little or nothing about making wine. In the
early 70s the two mansions were stripped of their lavish
furnishings and turned into sterile offices. The priceless
contents disappeared. The bodega became crippled with
huge debts and was losing 1 million dollars a month.
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Often, when low on cash, the winery would flood the This is my dream, says Pepe, to turn this place of
market with underpriced produce. Such dumping played heritage and astounding history into a place called
havoc with the local economy. Vinolandia, where people can experience the wine
history of Argentina.
Privatisation was the nail in the coffin and the once great
bodega closed its doors in 1989. The vineyards have since Improbable, you might say and perhaps a pipe dream. Just
given way to urban sprawl but the 14-hectare winery like the pipe dream of two stowaways in 1885.
still stands derelict and forlorn. Walking around its huge
cylindrical silos (did they really hold wine?) you feel like
you`re in an abandoned oil refinery, not a winery. In 1993
the municipilidad of Maipu took it over. The massive
concrete tanks now serve as archive storage warehouses.
Other buildings serve as schools and social welfare offices
yet in general the area has an abandoned feel to it.

More in tune with the past, there is now a cooperative of

19 grape producers called Lumai, producing 250,000 litres
of wine and employing 5 people. The mansions have been
declared national monuments and a restaurant called
Cava Vieja operates from the original wine cellars. You
can even do a tour of what is still the largest capacity
winery in South America. There are more ambitious
plans. Pepe Tommelini, a marketing consultant working
on a feasability study for the municipilidad has a vision
of the future that matches this great winery in size. He
wants to build a Disneyland of wine, with hotels, casinos
and theme park rides. Giol - the glory days have sadly passed
Credits: Los Andes

USEFUL INFORMATION
AIRPORT Tel: 5206000 Accesso Norte s/n. El Plumerillo. SHIPPING WINE Ordinary post will not
ship wine and a courier can cost at least U$ 30 a bottle. The most economical way is send it with
your checked luggage in a special styrofoam wine box, available at most wine stores or at Trout &
Wine, Espejo 266. CRIME Be alert. Mendoza does have crime. Hold on to purses on the street and at
restaurants. Avoid carrying valuables. Hostel lockers are not safe. Danger spots: bus terminal and
internet cafes. NIGHTCLUBS In most nightclubs you have to queue twice for a drink which can
get slightly exasperating as the night wears on. It is wise to buy several drink tickets at once for an
easy, unimpeded flow of alcohol. Bathrooms are usually ill equiped so bring your own toilet paper.
Many nightclubs are 200 light years away in Chacras which can cause problems getting home.
Clubs rarely get going before 2am. MENDOZA EXPATS CLUB An organization which enables
Expatriates to meet each other. www.mendozaexpats.org. HAIR DRESSER English speaking and
eccentric hairdresser Haisley will do your hairdo right. Paso de los Andes 997 (esq. Julio Roca), tel
(261) 641 6047.

CHANGING DOLLARS - Cambio, cambio shout the arbolitos (money changers) outside Galeria
Tonsa (San Martin 1173), the place to go if you want the best street rate. Larger denomination notes are
preferred. To make sure you are not getting ripped off check the current rate of the dolr informal on
www.ambito.com. The Mendoza rate is generally 30 centavos less.

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inside Mendoza City
The list below has some great bars but if youre looking to browse, head to Aristides Villanueva Avenue,
the nightlife strip of Mendoza. Its a continuation of Ave. Colon and is simply referred to as Aristides by
the locals. Pubs, bars, restaurants and shops cram together from Belgrano to San Martin Park to provide
you with ample bar options. Get your shut-eye before a night out because the clubs dont even get started
until 2am, and call a taxi because they are all located out of the city in Chacras or El Challao.

LE MERVAL
Mendozas newest bar is a chic, modern space with good music,
food and excellent cocktails. What realy makes it stand out
from all others is a beer bidding system inspired by the stock
exchange. A TV screen displays the price of beer with prices
dictated by demand. Time your beer run correctly and you will
get a bargain pint. Stocks and shares never seemed so interesting.
Another big plus is that has the excellent Patagonia beer on tap.
Aristides Villanueva 383. Open every day 6pm to 2am

ANTARES BAR
Aristides street would not be very complete without its own
micro-brewery bar. Antares is the real deal and a pioneer
in this respect with bars located across the country since
before it became trendy to brew your own grog. Its long
bar displays tempting casks of great quality beers such as
Scottish ale and Irish stout. This expansive bar packs them
in at night and serves decent pub grub too. Antares Bar.
Aristides 153.

Black Sheep
Just off the Alameda strip, the Black Sheep is an American-
style sports bar with big screen TVs and decent bar food
like nachos, homemade burgers and hot and spicy chicken
wings. While especially popular during sports matches, The
Black Sheep is one of the few bars to stay open everyday
from 12 till 4am so you can grab a pint whenever you like!
Maipu 131, Mendoza (261) 561 4283.

BELIEVE IRISH PUB

One of the few bars in Mendoza with a bar counter and
high stools to prop yourself up on. Kelly, the English part-
owner/pub-mascot is almost always there to share a chat
and a smile with the crowd; which is most likely a factor
in its notable popularity among expats and travelers. On
the menu is a great collection of draught beers, bottled
beers (try the Warsteiner) and surprisingly decent pub
grub. TV screens hang in every corner airing hit music-
video montages or football games. Monday night is
International night and for their packed events DJs rock
the house. Colon and Espaa 241. Tel. 261-429-5567.
HANGAR 52
www.believeirishpub.com.ar
This warehouse bar has a rough and ready bohemian vibe
with bare walls and high, corrugated roofing. There is nothing
rough and ready about its beers however as they offer smooth,
well honed IPA, lagers and stouts. There are over 50 variieties
to choose from and service is rapid as they operate a self service
ticket system that puts an end to long waits - a drinkers curse in
Mendoza. The food is standard fare but with big convivial tables,
resident DJs and early evening opening hours it has quickly
become one of the most popular and lively bars on the strip.
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MENDOZA
CITY
Josefina
Josefina Resto
The trendy, cosmopolitan
international cooking experience
Josefina resto is an island of
elegance on hectic Aristides street.
The building is a playful mix of
the urbane and the natural. The
warmth of vintage style drawings
adorning the walls are illuminated
through large handsome street
windows. After work hours you are
welcome to pop up for some gourmet
tapas accompanied with a rotating
selection of by the glass wine. At
sunset, a thoughtful combination
of candle and industrial light bulbs
will put you in the mood for a fine
dinner. The food is eclectic, seasonal,
and very personal a fusion of Anas
mum traditional cooking experience.
Aristides Villa nueva 165. Tel -
4233531
La Patrona
La Patrona
Cozy Mendocino restaurant with a
casual, rustic charm attracts with
traditional Argentine food and
friendly and warm atmosphere.
Hearty empanadas and sizzling asado
go with warm, open sandwiches. We
recommend the artichoke hearts
and goat cheese; roasted vegetables
with white wine and honey; or the
more traditional pick of rich glands
cooked in lemon. 9 de Julio 656. Tel
- 4291057. Mon. to Sat.:12.30pm-
3.30pm and 8.30pm-close. Avg. Meal
cost: $220.
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El Mercadito
The perfect spot for some lunch
time sunshine or al fresco dining.
Run by three friends, El Mercadito
has a cool vibe and relaxed music
making it a favorite. Opening in the
morning for healthy breakfasts and
antioxidants juices, El Mercadito
stays open throughout the siesta
with its light menu of sandwiches,
big salads and some Argentine classic
meals. Aristides Villanueva 521. Tel
- 4638847. Avg. meal price: $190.
Chacras de Coria: Viamonte 4961. Tel
- 4962267.
El Mercadito
431 0403. Open Tuesday to Saturday
lunch and dinner.
Josefina
Recommended
Los Toneles
Los Toneles
Located 15 minutes walk beyond the
city center, this handsome historical
winery offers Old World elegance
and atmosphere. The expansive
restaurant serves traditional dishes
with a gourmet twist and its the
perfect lunch or dinner spot for those
who have just arrived and want
some genuine Mendocino ambience .
Lateral Norte Acceso Este 1360. Tel -
Grill Q
Chic parrilla style restaurant (part
of the Park Hyatt hotel) with open
kitchen. Famous for grilled meats
and gigantic empanadas, and serves
hearty Argentine classics such as
locro a stew that hails back to
the early independence days. The
Hyatts other restaurant, Bistro M,
offers a more gourmet evening menu
and the most exuberant lunch menu
in town. Chile 1124. Tel - 4411225.
Avg. meal Grill Q $250 pesos. Bistro
M - Executive Menu $280.
Grill Q
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Ruca Malen
OUTSIDE Ruca Malen winery is synonymous
with gourmet food & wine pairings

THE CITY in Mendoza and was a pioneer in

Finca Agostino
Elegance, history and the perfect
marriage of food and wine is what
youll experience by dining at
the restaurant of Finca Agostino
winery. The overall vibe is polished
and handsome. The food is equally
majestic 5 courses of well thought,
imaginative dishes that are paired
exquisitely with all the winery wines
often explained and described
by the chef Sergio Guardia. The
menu is seasonal with much of the
ingredients freshly picked from the
propertys organic vegetable garden
and orchard. Carril Barrancas 10590,
Maip. Tel - 5249358. Avg. meal
price: $650 pesos.
this area. Having lunch in Ruca
Malen is also a visual experience,
from the food served in creative
plates designed especially for the
occasion by local craftsmen to the
breathtaking view one gets of the
Andes and the vineyard. It also offers
great vegetarian and gluten-free
options. Ruta Nacional Km 7, Agrelo,
Lujn de Cuyo, Mendoza. Tel: +54 261
553 7164. Cel: +54 9 261 454 1236.
mendoza@bodegarucamalen.com
Los Negritos
Family-owned restaurant in the
rustic splendor of Las Vegas in
Poterillos, 80 km from Mendoza. This
is without doubt the best restaurant
in the mountains, specializing in
traditional family recipes that add
a new twist to Andean fare such as
humitas, tomatican and mondongo.
The restaurant itself is simple and
modern with no frills, but the food of
course. Open weekends and public
holidays 12 midday to 4pm. Avg
$250 AR. Los Olmos ST. La Vegas,
Potrerillos. Te. (0261) 155697431.
AlPasin
AlPasin
Elegance and luxury are combined
with breath taking views at what
is the latest hotel and restaurant in
the stunning Uco Valley. Traditional
dishes with the accent on season
are served in a light filled dining
room with red leather seats, bare
rafters and stone walls shadowed by
snowcapped peaks. The overall vibe
is comfort and elegance with an open
fireplace for those chilly high altitude
nights. Avg. meal price: $400 pesos.
Ruta Prov. No 94. Las Chacayes,
Tunuyan. Tel. +54 9 2613202999.
www.alpasion.com.ar.

Finca Agostino
Lunch in a Winery
Whatever you do in Mendoza,
make sure to have lunch in a
winery. There is nothing quite
like sitting back to a long line of
wine glasses holding delicious
Chardonnay, Torrontes, Malbec
and Cabernet Sauvignon
(amongst others), accompanied
by the finest, gourmet food
Argentina has to offer. The icing
on the cake is that icing on the
Andes in the background and the
lush green vines of the vineyard.
It is definitely the most civilised
way to get drunk on the planet.
La Azul
A pioneer in the Uco Valley region,
this boutique winery now offers
hearty lunches in a rustic setting with
stunning views of the mountains.
Family-owned , the owners are often
your hosts and they take pride in
serving giant portions of excellent
beef and pork dishes, accompanied
by the winerys excellent, high
altitude wines. Popular, authentic
and unforgettable. Open Tuesday to
Sunday. Lunches only. Tupungato. Vistalba
Tel - (02622) 423 593.
Restaurant Lares de Chacras
CAP Vistalba
One of Mendozas most charming
boutique wine hotels has now opened Undoubtedly one of Mendozas most
its excellent restaurant to the general beautiful wineries with seductive
public. Located in the picturesque mix of new technology and Old
wine village of Chacras de Coria, World charm. The restaurant is
a 20 minute drive from the city, super gourmet and elegantly set
Lares offers traditional local dishes above the vineyards with breath
in a rustic deluxe environment. taking views. Be sure to try the top
Every Wednesday they offer asado, blend Corte A. Lunches only. Roque
Argentine bbq. Larrea 1266, Chacras Saenz Pea, Vistalba, Lujan de Cuyo.
de Coria, Tel. (0261) 491 1061 www. Tel. 498 9400.
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Clos de Chacras
Charming boutique operation with
nice history. A five minute walk
from Chacras plaza. Best Wine: Gran
Estirpe. (0261) 496 1285/155 792706.
Monte Libano s/n, Lujn de Cuyo.
www.closdechacras.com.ar
Terrazas de los Andes
The fine wine sister of Chandon
Argentina is a beautifully restored
bodega with well-appointed tasting
room. Best Wine: Cheval de los
Andes. (0261) 488 0704/5. Thames
and Cochabamba, Perdriel, Lujn de
Cuyo. www.terrazasdelosandes.com
Terrazas de los Andes
Luigi Bosca
The Arizu dynasty are the royal
family of Argentine wine and their
seat of operations is a handsome and
elegant 110-year old winery. (0261)
498 1974. San Martin 2044, Mayor
Drummond, Lujn de Cuyo. www.
luigibosca.com.ar
Catena Zapata
Showcase winery designed like
a Mayan temple overlooking
vineyards and the Andes Mountains.
Rich, complex wines. (0261) 413 1100.
Cobos s/n, Lujn de Cuyo. www.
catenawines.com
Restaurant Lodging Art Gallery
Los Toneles
City Center winery Los Toneles
has a charming Old World feel
and excellent restaurant. It is a
five minute walk east of the bus
station.Direccin: Acceso Este
Lateral Norte 1360, 5519 Mendoza.
(0261) 431-0403. Open everyday.
www.bodegalostoneles.com
LUJN
DE CUYO
Melipal
Great Malbec and gourmet lunches
make Melipal one of the most
exclusive wineries to visit. (0261)
4790202. R.N.7, 1056km, Agrelo,
Lujn de Cuyo. www.bodegamelipal.
com.ar
Mendel
An old style winery ran by one of
Argentinas most famous winemaker
dynasties the De La Motta family.
(0261) 524 1621. Terrada 1863, Mayor
Drummond, Lujan de Cuyo. www.
mendel.com.ar
Via Cobos
American winemaker Paul Hobbs
was one of the first to recognise
the possibilities of Malbec and his
Bramare label is possibly one of the
best examples of this varietal. (0261)
479 0130. R.N. 7, Lujan de Cuyo.
www.vinacobos.com
Ciudad
Lujn de Cuyo
Maip
Valle de Uco
Tapiz
Great wine lodge Club Tapiz, high-
end restaurant Terruo and an
instructive wine tour including
barrel and bottle tasting. (0261) 490
0202. Ruta Provincial 15, Km 32.
Agrelo, Lujn de Cuyo. www.tapiz.
com
Los Toneles
Cruzat
A boutique traditional sparkling wine
producer with gorgeous bubbles that
can be enjoyed from their terrace
overlooking vines. (261) 5242290,
Costa Flores, s/n, Perdriel, www.
bodegacruzat.com
Alta Vista
Masterful mix of modern and
traditional. Tasting includes
distinctive Torrontes or single
vineyard Malbecs. (0261) 496 4684.
lzaga 3972, Chacras de Coria, Lujan
de Cuyo. www.altavistawines.com
Matervini
Two Malbec pioneers - Santiago
Achaval and Robert Cipresso,
break new, exciting ground with
rich, mineral wines from unusual
terroirs. This tiny, boutique
operation only sells from the
winery. Cobos 2142. matervini.com.
Tel. 261 5616691.
Belasco de Baquedano
Gleaming modern facility with
fascinating aroma room and restaurant
with Andean view. (0261) 524 7864.
Cobos 8260, Lujan de Cuyo. www.
belascomalbec.co
Belasco de Baquedano
Nieto Senetiner
Located in a beautiful old winery
in Chacras, Senetiner was founded
in 1888 and makes a great range of
wines and sparkling wines. (261) 496
9099, Guardia Vieja S/N, Vistalba,
Lujan de Cuyo. www.nietosenetiner.
com.ar
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Benegas Lynch
Rich history and richer wines. Lovely
old bodega with lots of character.
Best Wine: Cabernet Franc. (0261)
496 0794. Ruta 60. Cruz de Piedra.
www.bodegabenegas.com
Caelum
Modern, medium size winery on
the main road to Chile just before
the mountains and has a nice
family feel to it. Best Wine: Fiano
(261)156992890. R.N.7 km 1060,
Agrelo. www.bodegacaelum.com.ar
Dominio del Plata
Argentinas most famous female
winemaker Susana Balbo is creating
some rich and complex wines in the
heart of Agrelo. (0261) 498 9200.
Cochabamba 7801 Agrelo, Lujn de
Cuyo. www.dominiodelplata.com.ar
Renacer
Dominio del Plata
This Chilean-owned winery creates
the label Punto Final. Small, modern
operation with tours that include
a hands-on lesson in blending.
Brandsen 1863, Lujan de Cuyo.
(0261) 524-4416 or 524-4417. www.
bodegarenacer.com.ar
Lagarde
Owner of the oldest white wine in
South America. Try the hand-crafted
sparkling wine made from 100
year old vines. (0261) 498 0011 Ext.
27. (261) 6815961 San Martin 1745,
Mayor Drummond. Lujn de Cuyo.
www.lagarde.com.ar
Casarena
A beautiful mix of old and new,
this winery mixes tradition and
modernity in an old style winery
with a super modern restaurant with
splendid views of the vineyards and
mountains. Brandsen 505, Perdriel.
www.casarenawines.com (261)
6967848.
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Carmelo Patti
Mendozas most famous garagista.
Carmelo Patti himself is often there
to show you around (in Spanish). Best
Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon from the
barrel. (0261) 498 1379. San Martin
2614, Lujn de Cuyo.
Decero
Attractive, modern facility with
spectacular views of the mountains
from the cozy tasting room. (0261) 524
4748. Bajo las Cumbres 9003, Agrelo,
Lujn de Cuyo. www.decero.com
Vistalba
Tasting room where one entire wall
is a subterranean cross section of the
actual vineyard clay, roots and rocks.
Fabulous restaurant. (0261) 498 9400.
Roque Saenz Pea 3135, Vistalba.
www.carlospulentawines
Vistalba
Budeguer
Modern-style Budeguer winery
offers you the chance to blend
wine and art in a warm and relaxed
atmosphere. Its superb terrace is
open until 8pm and it is the perfect
spot to sip a glass of Malbec enjoying
the sunset. Reservations required
at turismo@budeguer.com or (0261)
6830749- www.budeguer.com
R.P.N.15 Km 31,5 Agrelo, Lujn de
Cuyo. Mendoza.
Achaval Ferrer
Modern boutique close to Mendoza
riverbed. Big concentrated wines.
(0261) 488 1131. Cobos 2601, Perdriel,
Lujan de Cuyo. www.achaval-ferrer.
com
Ojo de Vino
A modern winery in Agrelo. The
winery restaurant Ojo de Agua,
has a delightful setting next to a
vineyard lake. Bajo Las Cumbres S/N.
Agrelo. (0261) 5731688. hospitality@
ojodevino.com
Art Gallery
Chandon
The original foreign investor, French-
owned Chandon has been making
great sparkling wines in Mendoza
since the 1960s. (0261) 490 9968.
R.P.15, Km 29, Agrelo, Lujn de Cuyo.
www.bodegaschandon.com.ar
Chandon
Ruca Malen
Excellent food, great guiding and
first-class wines. The pairings over
lunch make for an unforgettable
culinary experience. (0261)
5537164 / 4540974. R.N.7 Km
1059, Agrelo, Lujn de Cuyo. www.
bodegarucamalen.com
Kaiken
This rustic 80 year-old winery houses
a new venture by the prestigious
Chilean winery Montes. Big and
powerful wines, destined for fame.
(0261) 4761111-14 INT 113 / Mobile
(0261-153 530 789) /Mobile (0261-155
509 453)
Kaiken
Dante Robino
Founded in 1920, an atmospheric old-
style winery with a modernist, light-
filled tasting room with excellent
view of mountains and vines.
(0261) 488 7229 Ext. #2. Callejn
Maldonado 240, Perdriel. www.
bodegadanterobino.com
Familia Cassone
A charming, family owned winery
in a beautiful setting. Try the
jasmine tinted ros amidst the
pastoral splendour of the owners
expansive garden. Anchorena y
Terrada. (261) 424 6301. www.
familiacassone.com.ar
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Septima
A beautifully designed winery with
clear views of the mountains and a
large terrace used for sunset wine
events after 6.30pm on Thursdays.
(261) 498 9550, Ruta 7, 6.5km, Lujan
de Cuyo. www.bodegaseptima.com
Pulenta Estate
Cool minimalist design and rich
complex wines make this a winery
with finesse and style. Best Wine:
Cabernet Franc. (0261) 155 076426.
Ruta 86, Km 6.5. Lujan de Cuyo.
www.pulentaestate.com
Pulenta Estate
Don Manuel Villafae 25
Modern winery in the wide open
vineyards of southern Maip.
Intense, complex wines. Art
exhibition all year long. Ruta 60
s/n, Rodeo del Medio. Maip. (0261)
5083067. www.dmvwines.com
Finca Agostino
Elegant and picturesque winery
with ancient vines and walled
orchard. Offer superb lunches and
cookery classes. Carril Barrancas
10590, Maipu. ( 261) 5249358. www.
fincaagostino.com
FincaAgostino
Agostino
Finca
Familia Zuccardi
A professional, far-sighted operation.
Attractive restaurant amidst the
vines, famous for its asado-style
lunches and generous wine pourings.
(0261) 441 0000. R.P. 33, Km 7.5,
Maip. www.familiazuccardi.com
Maip
Alpamanta
Exemplary biodynamic vineyard set
in the rustic splendor of Ugarteche.
Ideal for families and nature lovers.
Calle Cobos s/n.(0261) 153468398.
www.alpamanta.com
maipu
Rutini / La Rural
Well-stocked museum with
invaluable antiques like cowhide
wine presses and buckets. Giant
oak tanks stand in large, cavernous
halls. (0261) 497 2013 Ext.125.
Montecaseros 2625, Coquimbito,
Maip. www.bodegalarural.com.ar
Lopez
Popular, old-style winery with two
museums on the wine. Restaurant
offers gourmet cuisine with a
panoramic view. (0261) 497 6554.
Ozamis 375, Gral Gutirrez, Maip.
www.bodegaslopez.com.ar.
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Trapiche
Argentinas biggest winery is a
mix of old and new, traditional and
industrial, and has the old train
tracks leading up to it. (0261) 520
7666. Mitre s/n. Coquimbito, Maip.
www.trapiche.com.ar
El Enemigo
One of Argentinas most talented
winemakers Alejandro Vigil
opens the door to this colorful and
unconventional boutique operation.
Boisterous, gourmet lunches offered.
Videla Aranda 7008, Maipu. (0261)
697 4213
Casa El Enemigo
Valle de Uco
Catena Zapata
Showcase winery designed like
a Mayan temple overlooking
vineyards and the Andes Mountains.
Rich, complex wines. (0261) 413 1100.
Cobos s/n, Lujn de Cuyo. www.
catenawines.com
Norton
Old-style cellars contrast with a high-
tech production line. Tank and barrel
tastings,and jug fillings on Thursdays
are popular with the locals. (0261)
490 9700. R.P.15, Km 23.5. Perdriel.
Lujn de Cuyo. www.norton.com.ar
AMP Cava
Premium wines made from different
terroirs but all by renowned winemaker
Karim Mussi Saffie. Technical tastings
and a close proximity to the city
make it a recommended visit. Gmez
Adriano 3602. Coquimbito. Maip -
(261) 4813201/4668048
Tempus Alba 4
Charming family run winery with
modern facilities and terrace with a
view. Carril Perito Moreno 570. tel.
4813501. www.tempusalba.com.
Carinae
Small, charming, French-owned
winery offering personal tours and
well-honed wines. Surrounded by
vineyards and olive trees. (0261) 499
0470. Videla Aranda 2899, Cruz de
Piedra, Maip .
www.carinaevinos.com
Carinae
Rutini Museum
Familia Cecchin
A family winery using organic and
biodynamic principles where you
can see the entire process from the
beautiful green vineyards to the
minimal intervention winery. (0261)
497 6707, Ruta 60 , 500mts before
reaching Ozamis Sur roundabout
Maipu, www.bodegacecchin.com.ar
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Familia Di Tommasso
Officially the second oldest winery in
Mendoza and still run by Argentine
hands. Their charming and rustic
restaurant looks onto the vineyard,
just two steps away. (0261) 524 1829.
Urquiza 8136, Russell, Maip. www.
familiaditommaso.com
The Vines of Mendoza
A cooperative of international wine
lovers who have all bought a vineyard
plot each in Uco Valley to make their
own wine with experts. Add to this
a fabulous 5-star hotel and Francis
Mallman restaurant and Uco Valley
will never be the same again. Ruta 94,
Tunuyan. (0261) 461 3900
Salentein
Designed like a temple to wine, this
ultra-concept winery includes a
modern art gallery, lodge, and chapel
set high in the Andean valley. (02622)
429 500.R.P 89 s/n, Tunuyan. www.
killkasalentein.com
Salentein
Diamandes
Modern, imposing winery with
magnificent wines, part of
prestigious French group Clos de los
Siete overkooked by Michel Rolland.
Calle Silva S/N. Vistaflores. (0261)
4760695.
Bodega Masi
Fascinating Italian job in the heart of
Tupungato with commanding views
and commanding wines, especiially
the Amarone inspired varietals and
unusual blends. Tel. (0261) 156539573.
www.masitupungato.com
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Trivento
Located in the bucolic splendour of
southern Maipu, Trivento is owned
by the Chilean Concha y Toro. This
modern winery has a beautiful deck set
amidst the vineyards and offers bicycle
excursions within the property. Ruta 60
y Canal Pescara, 5517 Maip, Mendoza.
(0261) 413 7196. www.trivento.com
Valle
de uco
Atamisque
This Uco winery has some great
white wines, a unique stony roof and
they breed their own trout which is
served in the charming restaurant.
(0261) 156 855184. R.P. 86 (Km 30), San
Jose, Tupungato. www.atamisque.
com
La Azul
Simple, small production winery
with not so simple Malbecs, a small
traditional restaurant and now a
beautiful lodge. (02622) 423 593.R.P
89 s/n. Agua Amarga, Tupungato.
www.bodegalaazul.com
La Azul
O. Fournier
Most architecturally innovative
winery with rich, concentrated
wines. Excellent lunches in the
modernist visitor center. (02622) 451
088. Los Indios s/n, La Consulta, San
Carlos. www.ofournier.com
Gimenez Riili
A brand new family run affair, part
of the exciting Vines of Mendoza
project. This is a modern winery in
a stunning setting. (0261) 156317105/
0261 / 153470392 - Ruta 94 (s/n),
Tunuyn. www.gimenezriili.com
R.P.N.15 Km 31,5 Agrelo, Lujn de
Cuyo. Mendoza.
Art Gallery
Trivento
Finca Sophenia
Modern, high tech winery in
stunning location. High quality
wines overseen by Matias Michellini.
www.sophenia.com.ar (02622) 154-
45622
Domaine Bousquet
Another French transplant to the
Andean foothills of Valle de Uco,
this sizeable operation produces
high altitude Chardonnay, Merlot
and Malbec. Ruta 89. Tupungato.
www.domainebousquet.com (0261)
5274048
Corazon del Sol
A stark, modern winery with big,
concentrated reds. Californian
owned and inspired. Tunuyan. Tel.
0261 659 0043.www.corazondelsol.
com.
Andeluna
The old-world style tasting room
looks upon dramatic views of
vineyards against mountains.
Probably the best gourmet lunch
in the winery. (02622) 423 226
Ext 113.R.P. 89, Km 11, Gualtallary,
Tupungato. www. andeluna.com
Andeluna
Piedra Infinita
Innovative, elegant and modern,
Piedra Infinita is the imposing,
dramatic contribution of Familia
Zuccardi in Uco Valley. Expect
rich concentrated wines and exotic
varietals. Open from Wednesday to
Sunday. www.zuccardiwines.com.
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