Mendoza ArgentinaThe wine regions of Argentina are set against an awe inspiring backdrop of the Andes mountains. Join us in February (Summer in Argentina) as we explore the wines, wineries, history, art, and architecture of Mendoza and beyond. We'll visit the small family-run bodegas, as well as the larger, internationally known production facilities making wine in Argentina. The mountains play an important role in the making of the wines from this region. Cool nights and warm days allow grapes to ripen slowly while developing fruit with good acidity in white wines and strong tannins in reds. Mendoza is Argentina's wonderland of wine. We'll explore Mendoza one glass at a time!
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Once every decade or so a wine grape comes along that transcends region, winery, and even common sense to become a brand unto itself. Remember five years ago, when Pinot Noir was all the rage? And prior to that, when Shiraz from Australia logged time as America’s darling red wine? And even before that, when California Merlot was the big thing? Malbec has now joined that illustrious club of brand unto-itself varietals. Nowadays, the darling of American wine in the U.S. is Argentinean Malbec. Dense and dark, with full-bodied richness that few other grapes besides maybe Cabernet Sauvignon, warm-climate Syrah and Tempranillo can mimic. Diverse, rich and perfect for savoring slowly.
Several provinces in Argentina, such as Salta, Córdoba and San Juan, produce wine, but Mendoza is the star of the show due to the incredible diversity of its production. Its wines range between world-famous, award-winning malbecs, and simple vino patero (foot-pressed wine). That diversity is also evident in Mendoza’s terroir. The eastern department of Maipú – home to big-name wineries - reaches 700 metres above sea level, while hotspot Uco Valley, a more southerly region in the shadow of the the Andes, tips 1,100 metres. These areas have distinctive microclimates that hold the key to Mendoza’s extensive and exciting portfolio. |
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Washington, Virginia USA 22747
(540) 987-3300
Copyright 2020 -- 2026 All Rights Reserved