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This is

Mendoza Argentina

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Mendoza in western Argentina is a gorgeous mix of vineyards and mountains. The mammoth Andes tower above lush plantations of Malbec grapes, irrigated by melted snow and bathed in constant sunshine Photo Credit: Aaabbbccc (Shutter Stock)

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The Roof of the

Americas

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At 6,962 meters (22, 841 feet), Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Americas and the tallest peak outside the Himalayas. It is a mecca for mountain climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from all around the World.

Photo Credit: Papa Bravo

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A Proud

Province

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Argentina’s emblematic cowboy, the gaucho, is a proud symbol for the people of Mendoza.  Hardwork and determination has seen the creation of a huge oasis in the desert and high mountains Photo Credit: Eduardo Rivero

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With Rivers

of Trout

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Wild trout hide in the countless, high mountain streams and larger rivers to the south. Other habitats include high altitude lakes at the foot of volcanoes. Â It is possible to fish all year round in Mendoza.

Photo Credit: Alfredo Cerra

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Where to Fish in Mendoza

Up Close and

Personal

Estancia San Pablo

Estancia San Pablo, Valle de Uco This working ranch is a narrow valley that runs all the way to Chile. Fine food, excellent fishing on a private river and gorgeous scenery make for a memorable day..

Season October to April.

Photo Credit: Jorge Aguilar

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Where to Fish in Mendoza

Bone fishing in the

Andes

Rio Grande, Malargue.

Southern Mendoza borders romantic Patagonia. Â Rivers such as the Rio Grande are famous for their generous sized trout.

Season March to June Photo Credit: Jorge Aguilar (above) Lucas Gimenez (left)

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Where to Fish in Mendoza

High Altitude

Fishing

Photo Credit: Jorge Ă guila

www.mendozaflyshop.com

El Tigre, Uspallata At 2,600 meters above sea level, (8,530 feet), the river El Tigre offers fishing amidst crisp, clear mountain air and crystal waters.

Season all year round.

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Where to Fish in Mendoza

A River Runs

Through it A River Runs Through it�

RĂ­o Mendoza and Potrerillos lake The Rio Mendoza is a coffee colored torrent of water that becomes crystal clear for three months of the year and feeds the expansive Potrerillos Lake.

Season: May to July Photo Credit: Jorge Aguilar

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The Lap of

Luxury

Editor: Charlie O’Mal

There is no need to rough it when fishing in Mendoza. Accommodation ranges from 5-star city hotels to luxurious boutique wine lodges. One of the most famous and exclusive is The Vines Resort in Valle de Uco Courtesy The Vines of Mendoza

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One Thousand Terrazas de los Andes

Wineries Andeluna

La Azul

Mendoza is one of the most productive wine regions in the World. The choice of wineries is overwhelming and varies from the old and historical to

Finca Agostino

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Don Manuel VillafaĂąe

Mendel

Renacer

Atamisque

Tapiz

Dominio del Plata

the modern and high tech.

Many wineries now offer multi-course gourmet lunches and excellent food and wine pairings.

Salentein

Ruca Malen

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Flight

How to Get Here Not only the famous condor flies above Mendoza, Mendoza Airport is now a busy regional hub with many daily flights. Santiago de Chile is a 30-minute flight from Mendoza. Â Buenos Aires is less than two hours away. Â There are also now direct connections with Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo and Panama City.

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Wings of a

Guayascate Lodge.

Los ChaĂąares

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Dove

Argentina has some of the biggest dove populations in the World. In Cordoba province alone there are an estimated 20 million. What was a nuisance for farmers is now a big attraction for dove hunters.

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Flock to

Cordoba

Los Chañares

Los Chañares Lodge

Guayascate Lodge

Luxury hunting lodges in Cordoba offer the best in accommodation.

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Entre Rios

Los OmbĂşes

Los Ombues Lodge is set amidst the rolling hills and extensive pastures of Entre Rios province. Vast areas of ponds and marshes provide ample bird life such as ducks, perdiz and doves. There are 20,000 acres of natural brush and some 30 million doves. Besides wing shooting, Los Ombues also offers dorado and piranha fishing in the nearby Parana river.

Los OmbĂşes Lodge

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CREDITS Issue AUGUST- SEPTEMBER 2017ISSN 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 Publicity and Publisher:

Editor: Charlie O’Malley Mariana Gómez Rus: publicidad@ wine-republic.com, mariana@wine-republic.com Cover Image: Sebastian Vereertbrugghen Design: Circlan.com .

Jona Conti: jona@circlan.com.

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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THE WINERY GUIDE Driving time from Mendoza City

Restaurant

CITY

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

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

LUJÁN DE CUYO

Lodging

Art Gallery

Terrazas de los Andes

Cruzat

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

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

Matervini

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

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.

Alta Vista

Renacer

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 Chandon

Renacer

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

Renacer

Kaiken

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

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)

Pulenta Estate

Familia Cassone

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

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

Mendel 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 30

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 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.

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

THE WINERY GUIDE Driving time from Mendoza City

MAIPÚ

Restaurant

Lodging

VALLE DE UCO

Finca Agostino

Finca Sophenia

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

Modern, high tech winery in stunning location.

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

Art Gallery

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 La Azul

Domaine Bousquet

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 Maipú, Mendoza.

(0261) 413 7196. www.trivento.com 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. Gómez Adriano 3602. Coquimbito. Maipú (261) 4813201/4668048 El Enemigo 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

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.

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

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 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

City

Carinae 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, Maipú . www.carinaevinos.com

Luján de Cuyo

Maipú

Valle de Uco

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