Wine Republic 89 (English)

ISSN 1853-9610

Nยบ89 FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018

Crowd Pleasers Music Festivals in Argentina

Mendoza Winery Guide Restaurants Maps

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CONTENTS News Republic MegaDegustación......................................................

Wine O’Clock. Wine Paradise..................................

Al vino...Toro. .............................................................

The Faded Gradeur of Maipú Once a boom town with some of the biggest wineries in the World.......................................................

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Crowd Pleasers Music Festival in Argentina.............................................

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Summers Nigths in Mendoza Long warm days invite people to go out to have a drink.............................................................................................

CREDITS Issue FEBRUARY -MARCH 2018 ISSN 1853-9610.

10,000 Copies. Published by Seven Colors S.A. Address: Espejo 266, Planta baja. Departamento 3.

Mendoza, Argentina - Tel. +54 (261) 425-5613 Editor: Charlie O’Malley Publicity and Publisher: Mariana Gómez Rus: publicidad@wine-republic.com, mariana@wine-republic.com Design: Circlan.com .

Jona Conti: jona@circlan.com.

Contributors: Gabriela Raimondo, Mariana Gómez Rus Printer: Artes Gráficas UNION Opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the editorial opinions of Wine Republic www.wine-republic.com

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Out & About Bars...............................................................................

Dining out..................................................................

Winery Guide...........................................................

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Maps & More Useful information..................................................

Map of Mendoza City Center...............................

Map of Maipú............................................................

Map of Chacras de Coria........................................

Map of San Martín Park.........................................

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NEWS REPUBLIC Megadegustación Wine Flowing in the Streets This mega event is held in Sarmiento Street where wineries from Mendoza put up stands for a couple of days of wine tasting. This year the dates are from the 22nd until the 25th of February. People buy tickets and can try entry level or premium wines amidst delicious food stands. Sarmiento Street is also wellknown for its restaurants so you can either try the finger food or have something more substantial. The sure thing is that there will be copious amount of wine being poured to eager tourists and locals who can try all their favourite labels in just one place. It is a fun evening with Tango shows and DJs. The main focus is of course on the wine so there are also famous winemakers who do Q & A sessions. All in all, fun, food and vino.

Wine O’ Clock: Wine Paradise

Al Vino...Toro: 120 years of Toro Wine Giol winery was gigantic and their brand Toro is still one of the most drank wines of Argentina. A Toro (bull) was the image of the winery and legend goes that drops of champion bull’s blood were added to the winemaking process. Now, Fecovita carries on with the production of Toro which is table wine for the everyday consumption. Federación de Cooperativas Argentinas (FeCoVitA) is a large Cooperative in the viticulture world. It encompasses 5.000 producers and 30.000 hectares of vineyards. They represent the 30% of the local consumption of wine. In Buenos Aires the brand is everywhere and a few years ago there was a marketing campaign which was very successful called the Vino Toro Manifest. It was a commercial which talked about calling things by their own names. It ended with ‘al vino, Toro’ meaning if you drink wine, call it Toro. From then on that phrase became a part of the Argentinian consciousness and it caught on. After 120 years Toro will still live on.

This is the new space for wine lovers in the city. Wine O’ Clock has inaugurated a new wine bar right next to their old location, with more space and special tastings happening all the time. The company added a wine dispenser that allows tasting by the glass and they’re expecting another by February. There are many events for people hungry for knowledge. We especially recommend their Winemaker Nights with a local winemaker attending to present their elixir and explain how it is made. Their new tasting room and courtyard are perfect for drinks. They had a recent gin tasting with Príncipe de los Apóstoles which is a Mate flavoured gin from a local producer in Mendoza (mate is an Argentinian infusion consumed from a gourd with a metallic straw). We learned how to make the perfect gin and tonic and explained what it takes to produce gin. It made for an incredible evening.

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The Faded

Grandeur of

Maipú Once a boom town with some of the biggest wineries in the World, Maipu has an opulent past. Gabriela Raimondo looks into the past through a camera lense.

The mid 1800s and beginning of 1900s marked a time of immigrants and their dreams coming true in Maipú, Mendoza. Multitudes from Europe embarked on a journey to the American dream. We know the story well enough from Hollywood movies. But what happened to the people who didn’t go through Ellis Island and instead came to Buenos Aires?

Many came to Mendoza and settled in Maipú to start out in the wine industry. They were the forefathers of the huge industry that we still enjoy today. Some returned to their home countries as soon as they made enough money and some remained. The opulence and splendour these men and women created and lived in are still present in Maipú. The decadence of the many abandoned wineries make for a photographers paradise.

up with Gerónimo Bautista Gargantini who was his brother-in-law. They founded La Colina de Oro which was one of the most successful and biggest businesses in the history of Maipú. In 1914 after amassing a huge fortune he decided to retire to Italy where he bought an impressive amount of hectares and built a winery. The last time he came to Mendoza was 1934. He died in Udine in 1936.

One of the most famous examples (open for visitors every day) is The National Museum of Wine and Harvest. The old mansions that belonged to Juan Giol and Bautista Gargantini are magnificent and represent a time of pomp and grandeur.

Gerónimo Bautista Gargantini was born in 1861 in Ticino, Switzerland. In 1883 and because of economic issues he decided to come to Mendoza. He started work as a builder until he had a bit more capital and he put up a station selling cold cuts in the Central Market. In 1890 he partnered with Pascual Toso and married Oliva Bondino in 1896. He then decided to partner with his brother-inlaw and start up with La Colina de Oro. In 1911, in the midst of the company’s rise he decided to retire and sell his part of the company to Giol. He reserved a portion of his estates in the east, in Rivadavia, for his son Bautista and returned to Switzerland and built 5 palaces in Lugano Lake where he died in 1937.

Juan Giol was born in Vigonovo in Udine, Italy in 1867.

He worked in jobs not related to viticulture. In 1887, he decided to immigrate to Argentina (legend says he was a stowaway) and established himself in Mendoza. The first few years he worked at Trapiche which was owned at that time by another very famous immigrant called Tiburcio Benegas. He rented his first vineyard in 1890 and he met his future wife Margarita Bondino. In 1896 he partnered

How did these men achieve to copy the splendour of European palaces so far away from home? There is only one answer: the train. The San Martin Railway (1886) came from Buenos Aires all the way to Gutierrez in Maipú. In 1902 when the construction of the Gargantini and Giol’s houses began, everything was shipped in from Europe. If you visit the old wineries in Maipú, you will still admire the antique floors and ceiling in the early

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1900s European style as well as the old oak casks brought in from staves from France and built in place since they were too large to move. Such huge expenditure was easily afforded by two men who had created the biggest and most successful winery in the World.

The amazing print La Colina de Oro and later on Giol left in Maipú was the urbanization of the area. Most locals worked for the winery at one point or other of their lives.

When the production of wine increased vertiginously the current Ozamis street and the area towards the train began to be populated and the development of the neighbourhood was incredible. Commerce began to thrive and the winery was its focal point. The neighbourhoods are filled with houses that tried to evoke the palatial spirit of the old mansions.

Reviving the San Martin Train In 2017, the President Mauricio Macri came to an agreement with China to invest US2.400 million to restore the San Martin Cargo Train.

The works will take approximately 3 years and it will connect Mendoza to the ports of Rosario and Buenos Aires. The project will renovate 1626 km of railways and 120 bridges.

Hopefully this project will help the local economy and will restore the train and area’s former glory.

Wine and Harvest Museum

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A trip to the past through the Metrotranvia It was a titanic task to build a railway that came from Buenos Aires to Maipú but it was certainly the biggest reason for the area’s wealth. At the beginning of the 1900s colossal wineries such as La Colina de Oro, Lopez and Trapiche needed to have their wines transported as fast as possible, so the train and the wineries have a long tradition in Gutierrez. The old station there, now home of the Metrotranvía (trolley car), shows evidence of these times of hard labour and immense reward.

As passengers now descend the Metrotranvía at the last station, bits of the past come to life. The old sign indicating the last stop of a very long journey, and the decaying buildings add the feeling of nostalgia. The old water tanks are rusted and the once roaring warehouse is now silent. The marks of the old wine duct tell the story of the times when the wineries would fill the barrels being transported on the trains with the use of a metal pipe that would go from the concrete tanks to the train station.

Maipú is the home to Mendoza’s most traditional and oldest wineries. The splendour is still visible even well after a century. The homes that were erected 120 years ago are still standing strong. The grandeur et decadence make these houses jewels for preservation. They are a pivotal part of the history of the city as well as the train and it is important to maintain them.

Inside the Wine and Harvest Museum

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Crowd Pleasers Gabriela Raimondo rocks up and asks “where’s the party?”

Argentina has always been the pioneer South American country in terms of live music concerts. It was the first country to produce excellent rock bands and festivals.

Ever since the 60s going to concerts or festivals has become a great tradition.

The crowds in Argentina are very ardent. It has become somewhat of a fashion for tourists to go to football matches not only because of the quality of the team’s game but because the Argentinian public puts on the main show with their passionate chants.

This also happens in music nowadays. There are huge differences between the crowds here and for example, our neighbouring countries. I went to see my favourite rock band, Pearl Jam in Buenos Aires and Chile and the experience, even though was excellent both times, was hugely different. In Buenos Aires there was electricity in the air that turned the night into something especial. A lot of music aficionados are coming to festivals in Argentina to enjoy music but mainly to be part of the synergy of the crowd.

A few decades of rock Rock arrived to Argentina in the mid-50s and started a revolution but it wasn’t really until the 60s that bands began singing rock songs in Spanish. The first major hit was ‘La Balsa’ from Los Gatos in 1967. Some of the founding bands of Rock Nacional, as Argentinians call it, were Almendra, Manal and Sui Generis. The bands were short lived but some of the most influential musicians 10

came from those ensembles such as Charly Garcia and Luis Alberto Spinetta. In the 70s harder rock appeared and bands like Pescado Rabioso and Pappo’s Blues became very successful. In the mid-70s and beginning of the 80s, the military dictatorship censored most rock bands and some even had to flee the country. Touring, which was not very common, began as a way to escape the government’s radar. Their fame became more international.

The 80s was the golden age of Argentinian rock. After years of censorship there were free elections for the first time in seven years. Most musicians came back from exile and Luca Prodan arrived to Argentina. Luca was the lead singer in one of the most famous bands of Argentina, called Sumo. Sumo split up after Luca’s death but two bands arose from the ashes, Divididos and Las Pelotas.

Argentinian bands became famous throughout the 80s for such super bands as Soda Stereo, Sumo, Los Enanitos Verdes, Los Redonditos de Ricota and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs . There were solo artists that were also very well known like Fito Paez and Andrés Calamaro.

During the 90s bands were influenced by different styles such as hip hop, pop and metal and they began fusing them with rock. Bands like Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas which is heavily influenced by rap and hip hop marked the new generation of rock musicians (Spinetta’s son, Dante was one of the lead singers of the band). The first female rock stars appear during these times such as Patricia Sosa, Fabiana Cantilo and Hilda Lizarazu. Los Piojos and Los Pericos gained international fame.

Buenos Aires Rock - 2017 www.indiehoy.com

The millennial saw the beginning of the rock barrial or rock chabón which were new bands talking about the everyday life of young people living in working class neighbourhoods. Unfortunately, several deaths like Pappo’s in 2005 and Gustavo Cerati’s in 2006 together with the Cromañon disaster caused a major setback.

Currently, there’s been a return of the rock barrial with bands like Guasones or Las Pastillas del Abuelo. They are packing out stadiums again and gaining more recognition as international bands are coming more and more to Argentina and many local bands have performed as the opening acts for big shows. It is my wish that Argentinian rock bands return to their former glory

Pappo

Gustavo Ceratti

Festival Extravaganza ‘God is everywhere but his office is in Buenos Aires’ (Argentinian saying)

Lollapalooza - 2017 Prov. Buenos Aires

For years now, big international bands have been coming to Buenos Aires to perform for their crazed fans.

Some excellent examples are Morrissey who played in Maipú, Rod Stewart who is coming in February, the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney just to name of few.

McCartney got the crowd in a frenzy in Cordoba with the legendary greeting “Buenas Noches Culiados!”.

Excellent energy and loud audiences is what the bands expect and Argentinians do not disappoint. Rock concerts are definitely a must when tourists come to Argentina.

Excellent music is not only what you receive but also the atmosphere of euphoria and freedom that might become one of the greatest experiences in life.

One of the biggest of the year is Lollapalooza. Since its first Argentinean edition in 2014, Lollapalooza brings in the crowds into San Isidro in the province of Buenos Aires. For the year 2018, the dates are 16th, 17th and 18th March and it is expected to be a very big event. Airline companies throw special offers for music lovers and tickets sell out quickly. The headliners include Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Las Pelotas, The Killers, Bajofondo and Pearl Jam. Most sidebands perform for smaller crowds at Niceto Club. For tickets or more information: www. allaccess.com.ar

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The SoundHearts Festival is presenting Radiohead on the 14th April in Tecnopolis. The lineup includes Flying Lotus, Junun and Rocco Posca. This is Radiohead’s first time back in Argentina since 2009 so it will be a great night for followers of the band to reunite.

The Foo Fighters and Queens of Stone Age are presenting at the Velez Stadium in Buenos Aires on the 7th March.

The Folk Festivals Even though Buenos Aires is the mecca for big international rock bands, the provinces are the most popular for local bands to perform to huge audiences.

These are some of the best.

Cosquín Rock, 10th and 11th February Santa Maria de Punilla is the location in the province of Cordoba and attendance is a must. The biggest Argentinian bands love to perform here since it is a rite of passage for most of them. This festival has two sides to it as there is a rock version and a folklore version. Two days filled with amazing music is a great plan. It has taken the model imposed by several international festivals of having several stages and artists playing at once.

Fiesta de la Vendimia in Mendoza, ‘Wine Constellation’ 3rd, 4th and 5th March March is the harvest time and people love to celebrate it.

After all of the hard work that goes into taking care of the vines and collecting the grapes, a big party is in order.

There are many events that led up to the Central Party but my personal favourite is rock night. After picking a Harvest Queen, the party continues with musicians. This year, there will be a folk music and rock night as closure.

Most artists are scared of performing in the Frank Romero Day’s Theatre. The theatre is huge and it has bleachers so from the performers’ point of view it seems like a humane cascade might fall on to them at any second.

The audience in the Vendimia Festival is mostly composed by families but the energy is still there. Most youngsters see the show from the neighbouring small mountains and Mendocineans make a picnic out of it. People bring their own food as the event takes most of the afternoon and continues till midnight.

Gay Vendimia March 10th The party continues with a vibrant show with dancers and performers from the LGBT community and electro music is the favourite of the night. Bring your dance shoes and attitude.

Wine Rock: Bodega Monteviejo 7th April This is Mendoza at its best as it brings together all of our passions: wine, rock, mountains and art. It is located at Monteviejo winery, 90 minutes south of the city in Valle de uco. As well as music, there is an art exhibition and copious amounts Marcelo Pelleriti’s wine since he is the main winemaker at Monteviejo and one of the founders of the event.

Cosquín Rock For more information: www.monteviejowinerock.com

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Vendimia schedule

Vendimia

February 25th The Blessing of the Fruits : First official event in the Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia. This year it wil be held in the East of the Province in Rivadavia. This religious ceremony pays homage to the producers, harvesters and women. Free entrance.

2nd March Via Blanca de las Reinas: parade held at night where the queens of each region wave and smile from their chariots.

3rd March Carrusel de las Reinas: parade during the day with the queens in chariots that display the products each region is known for.

3rd March Harvest Festival, the first day a Queen is chosen from all of the regions in Mendoza to represent the wine industry nationally. It is a beautiful show with dancers, actors and music all around.

4th March Folklore Repetition: The show is repeated and folklore artists perform. Soledad Pastorutti accompanied by the Philarmonic Orchestra of Mendoza and Juan Carlos Baglietto and Jairo are in charge of the night’s entertainment.

5th March Rock Repetition: The show is repeated and Auténticos Decadentes, Kapanga and Parió La Choca perform.

Tickets range from $110 to $400 AR pesos. Dates might be modified,

For more information:

http://www.cultura.mendoza.gov.ar/ Vendimia Gay

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Cromañon:

The tragedy that changed it all Callejeros, a local rock band, played in Cromañon, Buenos Aires on 30th December, 2004. The venue was indoors when a fire broke out due to the use of smoke flares. 194 people died and over 1400 were injured. There were political and cultural changes that followed the huge catastrophe.

All dancing venues remained closed for 15 days until their licenses got renewed under stricter regulations. It transpired that Cromañon was overcrowded and the emergency exit did not comply with the minimum standards for such a big show. The Jefe de Gobierno Aníbal Ibarra was removed and replaced and several culprits have faced trials and incarceration. Since then, there is a big fear of holding events in enclosed venues and it is close to impossible to get a licence to do a show in a smaller venue.

Ever since the Cromañon tragedy it has been harder for rock bands to perform without the approval of big companies such as Ticketek or All Access.

There are a lot of difficulties planning these events especially with musicians that bring in masses of fans. Indio Solari, one of the most famous musicians in Argentina, is probably the best example of the complexities that security has to face when without any kind of publicity other than a concert date more than 200000 people show up for a rock concert. Two people lost their lives in a humane avalanche in his last concert even though he tried to stop the crowds from pushing people forward.

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Summer Nights in Mendoza

Long warm days entice people out to have a drink, maybe an “after office” or a planned rendezvouz.

City Vibes El Perro Lombardo

El Perro de Lombardo This new gastronomic pub by the same owners as El Mercadito, called El Perro de Lombardo, is making an impression. The concept is simple but well thought with no formalities. Just grab a table and enjoy high quality food. El Perro (the dog) offers a chance to mingle in a cosmopolitan space..

The name comes from an imaginary dog trying food from all over the world with no fork and knife and decides to settle in Mendoza because of the beauty of the mountains and the lifestyle. Options range from falafel to cous cous salad to burgers and you can pair it a with a cold beer or glass of wine. The bite of the week is very affordable at $160 pesos which includes a dish of the day + non-alcoholic drink or beer. The bar is at Arístides Villanueva 537.

Los Gulinis Streetbar Located on Juan B. Justo street, this bar is excellent for an easy night out. It is very common to see families and friends sitting down for a bite and beer. They have 10 crafted beers to choose from and the sandwiches are excellent. Av. Juan B. Justo 429, Mendoza.

Hangar 52 Beer Garden This place is perfect if you want to reward yourself with a beer after a bit of exercise. Hangar 52 opened a second place in Godoy Cruz in the summer and it’s a proven success. Just a couple of paces away from the bikeway connecting the city of Mendoza to Godoy Cruz, it has become the perfect spot for joggers, bikers and dog walkers to hang around for a quick refreshment before coming home. It has food trucks with many different options and 8 different varieties of beer every night.

Happy Hour is until 21.30 for only $100 pesos and there is a DJ making sure the crowds are entertained. Av. San Martin 709, Godoy Cruz.

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Chacras de Coria

Barijho

Barijho, the original beer garden Barijho was one of the first to provide a place for people to get together and enjoy the afternoons in a place as wonderful as Chacras de Coria. Chacras is full of gorgeous wineries and it is several degrees cooler than the city of Mendoza. The bar is actually a restored winery and the ambience is super cool and relaxed. It has one of the best drink menu and bar food in town. Viamonte 4961.

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Lujan de Cuyo.

Chiringuito A pub in Chacras de Coria that turns into a club at night.

The food is great and they have a simple menu with quality ingredients. The same can be said of their cocktails, try their coconut mojito. You won’t regret it. Music and dancing go on inside the venue but be warned, the club doesn’t get going until 1 – 2 am. If the venue gets too hot and crowded their magnificent gardens provide the perfect break. Darragueira 6841, Chacras de Coria, Lujan de Cuyo.

Mountain Air

Pircas in Maipú

When the heat becomes unbearable, the best option is to leave the city behind and go up to the mountains.

After a long day of wine tasting there’s nothing better than stopping for a refreshing beer before coming back to the city. Pircas is in Padre Vazquez Street very close to the old wineries in Maipú. This beer garden is very similar to the European ones where the concept of biergärten was created. It is becoming increasingly common to share tables and conversations with strangers who by the end of the night might become life long friends. Padre Vazquez 673, Maipú, Mendoza.

Bikini Parador It is located in Potrerillos which is on the way to Chile on Route 7. The views are magnificent so bring your camera and you can relax by the poolside, enjoy drinks and the DJ will make you sway to the music. It opens on Sundays and they do sunset parties running from 2 pm to 11pm.

Perfect for escaping those sticky Sunday evenings in the city. International Route 7, Km 1102 Potrerillos, Mendoza, Argentina.

Sandía Parador Sandía (watermelon) is a bar in the middle of the mountain that is oddly similar to a beach bar. You will find a pool, ping-pong table, live music and delicious drinks. The watermelon mojito is a must and their shows always include rock bands from Mendoza. It serves lunch and dinner and it is in Potrerillos as well. Camino del Huarpe 5549, Mendoza. No entrance fee except when there is a show. It works from 13.30pm to 12am from Wednesdays to Sundays.

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BARS INSIDE MENDOZA CITY The list below has some great bars but if you’re looking to browse, head to Aristides Villanueva Avenue, the nightlife strip of Mendoza. It’s 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 don’t even get started until 2am, and call a taxi because they are all located out of the city in Chacras or El Challao.

LA TABERNA DE MOE This all-day, all-night drinking institution is popular with a young, student crowd and is a refreshing antidote to the cool posers on Aristides street. Located downtown, just off San Martin Avenue, it is basically a hole-in-the-wall beer den disguised as a kiosk. And like all the kiosks, it has lots of Duff Beer.

Catamarca 22. Tel 425 5317

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.

EL BOTELLÓN Located in the 5th Section towards the San Martin Park and on Sarmiento 635 this bar has at least 14 varieties – Nuevo Origen, La Palmira, Fulana, Maleva y Portal, amongst others. You can fill your own bottle and they have a gluten free option. In Sarmiento Street, don’t be deceived by their modest façade, once you enter the premises, the bar is huge.

They have an upstairs region as well as their big patio where there’s a drink bar that is becoming the ‘it’ place in Mendoza for thirsty office workers to finish their day with happy hour.

HANGAR 52 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 drinker´s 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.

Aristides 168.

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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 partowner/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 musicvideo montages or football games. Monday night is International night and for their packed events DJ’s rock the house. Colon and España 241. Tel. 261-429-5567. www.believeirishpub.com.ar

BIKE TOURS In Maipú 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 you’ll 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, Alandes and certainly Trapiche. When returning have a late lunch at the excellent “El Enemigo”.

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: (261) 156416 047 - Clark 298 corner. Olascoaga.

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 “dolár informal” on www.ambito.com. The Mendoza rate is generally 30 centavos less.

EVERYTHING YOU NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT TIPPING BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK It’s a cultural minefield and a frequent topic amongst tourists and locals. Here we try to unravel the thorny subject of tipping by answering the most frequent questions.

- Should I tip? Yes. Mendocinos are too nice to push the point but those who work in hospitality, especially waiters, are very much dependent on gratuities.

- Who should I tip? Most definitely your lunch or dinner waiter and to a lesser extent your driver and wine tour guide if you are happy with the service.

- What should I tip? 10% is the norm for meals or if in doubt 100 pesos is reasonable.

- Is the winery lunch tip not included with the wine tour package? No.

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DINING OUT MENDOZA CITY

Recommended

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.

La Patrona

Pizzaiolo

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: (261) 4291057. Mon. to Sat.:12.30pm3.30pm and 8.30pm-close. Avg. Meal cost: $350.

Minimalistic but full of flavor is how you can describe Pizzaiolo. This is a true Italian food shop with excellent pizzas and Italian dishes such as calzones, bruschettas and pastas. If you have a sweet tooth we recommend the tiramisu and lemon Semifreddo.

The owners, Esteban and Karim Fahra and Pablo Nievas, are no strangers to successful businesses since their families ran ‘La Buona Pizza’ and ‘De un Rincón de la Boca’ two of the most famous pizza places in Mendoza.

Sarmiento 631. Tel: (261) 420-0181.

Mon. to Sun.: 12pm to 1am. Avg. Meal cost:$300

Josefina Trendy and cosmopolitan, Josefina Restó 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. The food is eclectic and seasonal. www. josefinaresto.com.ar Aristides Villanueva 165, Mendoza 5500, Argentina – Tel. 261 4233531

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

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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 it’s the perfect lunch or dinner spot for those who have just arrived and want some genuine Mendocino ambience .

Lateral Norte Acceso Este 1360. Tel 431 0403. Open Tuesday to Saturday lunch and dinner.

Torito is alluring the crowds to Juan B Justo Street, the new IT place in Mendoza for a night out. Classic Argentinean comfort food is cooked on a huge grill with very traditional options such as burgers, lomos (steak sandwiches) and cuts of beef. Fresh and excellent quality ingredients are used and the menu includes vegan and gluten free options. Football fans are welcome to big games and their outside courtyard is perfect for balmy summer nights. www. facebook.com/toritotime Juan B. Justo 234, Mendoza 5500, Argentina – Tel. 0261 423-3394

Grill Q

El Perro Lombardo The new gastronomic pub is causing a great first impression. The concept is simple but well thought of as there are no formalities when sitting down on the table but to concentrate on the quality of the food. El Perro or the dog offers a chance to mingle in a cosmopolitan environment. The options range from falafel to cous cous salad to burgers and you can pair it a cold beer or glass of wine. The bite of the week is very affordable only at $160 pesos which includes a dish of the day + non-alcoholic drink or beer.

The bar is in Arístides Villanueva 537. Tel 4638847

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 Hyatt’s 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.

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OUTSIDE THE CITY Finca Agostino The property is beautiful full of gardens and vineyards. The restaurant matches the elegance of the outside with a tasteful and polished setting. My favorite is the hospitality of the staff. From beginning to end your experience will be accompanied by the smiles and politeness of the tourism and restaurant staff. The food is a 5 course reverie to the senses that will take you through the native ingredients of Mendoza with very modern techniques. Pablo and Carlos Torres, we’ll often explain the dishes and pairings. The menu is seasonal with much of the ingredients freshly picked from the property’s organic vegetable garden and orchard.

Carril Barrancas 10590, Maipú. Tel – 5249358. Mon to Sun 13pm to 4pm.

Avg. meal price: $1000 pesos.

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Ruca Malen Ruca Malen winery is synonymous with gourmet food & wine pairings in Mendoza and was a pioneer in 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, Luján 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.

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 winery’s excellent, high altitude wines. Popular, authentic and unforgettable. Open Tuesday to Sunday. Lunches only. Tupungato.

Tel - (02622) 423 593.

Restaurant Lares de Chacras One of Mendoza’s most charming boutique wine hotels has now opened its excellent restaurant to the general public. Located in the picturesque wine village of Chacras de Coria, a 20 minute drive from the city, Lares offers traditional local dishes in a rustic deluxe environment.

Every Wednesday they offer asado, Argentine bbq. Larrea 1266, Chacras de Coria, Tel. (0261) 491 1061 www. laresdechacras.com/

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Prímula Cantina Ferroviaria A small, genuine restaurant that is a homage to Mendoza’s railway heritage.

Part of the winery Estrellas de los Andes, this cantina is the Argentinean version of a 50’s diner. The atmosphere is relaxed and immediately transports you back to the good old days. You can even have your lunch in an old restored wagon. The setting is not pretentious and nor is the food. The menu consists of three courses with 3 to 4 options in every course. The options change every week according to the season and the availability of local products, made on a huge outdoor grill and mud oven. Olavarria 225, Perdriel, Lujan de Cuyo. Tel 261 2213899 from Tuesday to Sunday and holidays from 11am to 18 pm

La Azul

Casarena The view and setting is gorgeous.

Surrounded by vineyards, this modern and elegant restaurant allows for a charming and gourmet experience. The menu is designed by star chef Lucas Bustos concentrating in a sustainable and organic cuisine.

The surprise of the menu is the delicious pairing with their wines but also a cider. Brandsen 505, Luján de Cuyo. Tel – (+54) 9 261 696 7848 .

Mon. to Sat. 12:30pm to 3pm. Avg. meal price: $1200 pesos.

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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.”Dirección: Acceso Este Lateral Norte 1360, 5519 Mendoza.

(0261) 431-0403. Open everyday. www.bodegalostoneles.com Cruzat

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, Luján de Cuyo. www.closdechacras.com.ar

LUJÁN DE CUYO

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

Terrazas de los Andes

Melipal

Alta Vista

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, Luján de Cuyo. www.terrazasdelosandes.com

Great Malbec and gourmet lunches make Melipal one of the most exclusive wineries to visit. (0261) 4790202. R.N.7, 1056km, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. www.bodegamelipal. com.ar

Masterful mix of modern and traditional.

Tasting includes distinctive Torrontes or single vineyard Malbecs. (0261) 496 4684. Álzaga 3972, Chacras de Coria, Lujan de Cuyo. www.altavistawines.com

Mendel

Matervini

An old style winery ran by one of Argentina’s most famous winemaker dynasties the De La Motta family.

(0261) 524 1621. Terrada 1863, Mayor Drummond, Lujan de Cuyo. www. mendel.com.ar

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.

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, Luján de Cuyo. www. luigibosca.com.ar

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Viña 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

Catena Zapata

Ciudad

Showcase winery designed like a Mayan temple overlooking vineyards and the Andes Mountains.

Rich, complex wines. (0261) 413 1100.

Cobos s/n, Luján de Cuyo. www. catenawines.com

Luján de Cuyo

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

Maipú Valle de Uco

Belasco de Baquedano

Tapiz

Nieto Senetiner

Great wine lodge Club Tapiz, highend restaurant Terruño and an instructive wine tour including barrel and bottle tasting. (0261) 490 0202. Ruta Provincial 15, Km 32.

Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. www.tapiz. com

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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Carmelo Patti

Chandon

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

Mendoza’s 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, Luján de Cuyo.

The original foreign investor, Frenchowned Chandon has been making great sparkling wines in Mendoza since the 1960s. (0261) 490 9968.

R.P.15, Km 29, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. www.bodegaschandon.com.ar

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 Argentina´s most famous female winemaker Susana Balbo is creating some rich and complex wines in the heart of Agrelo. (0261) 498 9200.

Cochabamba 7801 Agrelo, Luján 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. Luján 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.

Decero

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 Peña 3135, Vistalba. www.carlospulentawines

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, Luján de Cuyo. www. bodegarucamalen.com Estrella de los Andes

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) 6830749www.budeguer.com R.P.N.15 Km 31,5 Agrelo, Luján 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 Kaiken

Casarena

Chandon

Attractive, modern facility with spectacular views of the mountains from the cozy tasting room. (0261) 524 4748. Bajo las Cumbres 9003, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. www.decero.com

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)

Old World winery and canteen style restaurant with a railway theme.

Simple and authentic.

Tel. 2612213899 / 2614649190 info@bodegaestrelladelosandes.com

Kaiken Dante Robino Founded in 1920, an atmospheric oldstyle winery with a modernist, lightfilled tasting room with excellent view of mountains and vines.

(0261) 488 7229 Ext. #2. Callejón Maldonado 240, Perdriel. www. bodegadanterobino.com Familia Cassone A charming, family owned winery in a beautiful setting. Try the jasmine tinted rosé amidst the pastoral splendour of the owner’s expansive garden. Anchorena y Terrada. (261) 424 6301. www. familiacassone.com.ar

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Luján de Cuyo

Valle de Uco

Septima

Alpamanta

Catena Zapata

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

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

Showcase winery designed like a Mayan temple overlooking vineyards and the Andes Mountains.

Rich, complex wines. (0261) 413 1100.

Cobos s/n, Luján de Cuyo. www. catenawines.com

Pulenta Estate

Norton

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

Old-style cellars contrast with a hightech 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.

Luján de Cuyo. www.norton.com.ar

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Trez Wines

AMP Cava

Three friends making award winnning wine in a small, circular winery.Tel. 4877085 y +54 9 2616854019. turismo@trezwines.com

Rutini / La Rural

Don Manuel Villafañe

Lopez

Tempus Alba

Popular, old-style winery with two museums on the wine. Restaurant offers gourmet cuisine with a panoramic view. (0261) 497 6554.

Ozamis 375, Gral Gutiérrez, Maipú. www.bodegaslopez.com.ar.

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Charming family run winery with modern facilities and terrace with a view. Carril Perito Moreno 570. tel.

4813501. www.tempusalba.com.

Trapiche

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, Maipú . www.carinaevinos.com

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Modern winery in the wide open vineyards of southern Maipú.

Intense, complex wines.

Art exhibition all year long. Ruta 60 s/n, Rodeo del Medio. Maipú. (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. ncaagostino.com

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, Maipú. www.bodegalarural.com.ar

Argentina’s 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, Maipú. www.trapiche.com.ar

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. Gómez Adriano 3602. Coquimbito. Maipú (261) 4813201/4668048

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Carinae

El Enemigo

FincaAgostino Agostino Finca

One of Argentina’s 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

Carinae Rutini Museum Familia Cecchin

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, Maipú. www.familiazuccardi.com

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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

Trivento

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, Maipú. www. familiaditommaso.com

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 Maipú, Mendoza.

(0261) 413 7196. www.trivento.com

Art Gallery

Trivento

Finca Sophenia

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

VALLE DE UCO

Domaine Bousquet 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

Salentein La Azul 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, especially the Amarone inspired varietals and unusual blends. Tel. (0261) 156539573. www.masitupungato.com

Modern, high tech winery in stunning location.

High quality wines overseen by Matias Michellini. www.sophenia.com.ar (02622) 15445622

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

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), Tunuyán. www.gimenezriili.com R.P.N.15 Km 31,5 Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. Mendoza.

Andeluna Piedra Infinita Innovative, elegant and modern, Piedra Infinita is the imposing, dramatic contribution of Familia Zuccardi in Uco Valley.. Open from Wednesday to Sunday. www. zuccardiwines.com.

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