#ArgentinianWines
Dear wine Connoisseur!
Greetings from Argentina! We hope you, your family and friends are well.
Argentina is a country with so many different geographic resources and such various climates, which not only contributes to diversity of landscapes, flora and fauna but also enhance what the land brings to us. Without a doubt, wine is not the exception to this. Whatever route your journey takes, there will always be a corner where we could make a toast with wines that grow near the sky, wines embraced by the sun in the heights and even wines with smell of sea.
Get ready for a journey in which Malbec -a wine with French DNA that resides in Argentina-, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Torrontes and Chardonay will end up pleasantly surprising you.
Close to the sky
The height matters and regarding to wines it is a commandment. In Salta’s province and in the heart of Calchaquíes Valleys, we find Colomé, which is one of the highest wineries due to its location 3.000 meters above sea level, in addition to the fact that it is one of the oldest in the country. Its past dates back to 1831 and for that reason, its history is as rich as its delicious wine. Its current owner arrived in the American continent looking for new challenges. After exploring Mendoza and Chile, it was in Salta where he found a wine that captivated him and made Colomé one of the country’s most exclusive wineries.
It has a winery hotel and a museum dedicated to light that surprises every visitor.
Malbec: Altitude Wines
A religion
In Córdoba, wine was born because of the Jesuits, who planted the first varieties in Estancia Jesús María 400 years ago and then due to immigration in Colonia Caroya. As a result, the first Argentinian wine was born and they called it Lagrimilla. Since that moment, Córdoba has developed its own wine route along different wineries that produce red and white grape varieties in the touristic valleys.
It is a journey through its inhabitants’ history, the tradition of those who still cultivate vines in a handicraft way and hills landscapes. But most of all, it is a sensitive trip in which air smells of herbs, flowers and fruit.
Cabernet Franc: Wine route
A wine mine
We invite you to discover one of the best-kept secrets of Argentinian north. In Jujuy’s province, more precisely in Uquía, we find the world’s highest vineyards located 4000 meters above sea level. However, in spite of its altitude, the more interesting fact about Uquía’s vines is the decision to use an abandoned mine in the heart of Humahuaca Gorge in order to prepare a wine cellar. Its temperature and amount of moisture permits an special appreciation for white and red wines by the best wine critics.
Merlot and plenty more: Secrets of Humahuaca Gorge
Wines with smell of sea
From the window of its dining room, where the tables invite to enjoy a great breakfast or dinner in addition to an interesting talk between diners – who have never seen each other before but still, know themselves -, it is possible to observe one of the most southern vineyards in the world located some meters from the beach, where since this year the most Argentinian marine wine will be produced. In Bahía Bustamante (180 km from Comodoro Rivadavia and 250 km from Trelew) and in a landscape surrounded by sea, steppe, silence and fauna, we will find experimental vines that within a short time will undoubtedly give plenty to talk about and to drink, of course. It is another reason to discover this paradise in Patagonia.
Pinot Noir: Wildlife: El Pedral and Bahía Bustamante
For some reason, it is the best…
In the south of Mendoza’s province, we find Uco’s Valley whose soil, climate and topography characteristics make it one of the most important wine regions of Argentina. In addition, it is not a chance event that right there it is located Piedra Infinita Winery, which has been chosen for two years in a row as one of the best wineries in the world, at 1100 meters above sea level and at the foot of the Andes Mountain Range. It is a winery that does not compete with the landscape. In fact, it is part of it since the winery is inspired in the Andes which give identity to the wines and for that reason, Piedra Infinita pays tribute to them with a simple construction built with natural materials. Without any doubts, its restaurant explains why the winery has received this deserved award.
Chardonay: Premium Mendoza
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