Mendoza It is a very interesting Argentine province, from a productive, geographical, historical and tourist point of view. It is the eighth World Wine Capital [in Great Wines Capitals].
Cities
- Mendoza, capital city.
- Godoy Cruz
- Luján de Cuyo
- Maipú
- Malargüe
- Punta de Vacas
- San Rafael It is one of the most prominent departments in the Province of Mendoza and also one of the most visited by tourists.
- Uspallata
Wine tourism is one of the variants most chosen by travelers, the San Rafael wineries that open to tourism are members of Los Caminos del Vino [1] it can be accomplished.
Can be traversed The Wine Roads of Argentina and thus its visitors will enjoy a unique experience, in which wine is the protagonist. Walking along the routes crisscrossed by winemaking activity, a very wide route is made in which delicious flavors, aromas, colors, textures and panoramas surprise at every step. Numerous wineries and other prestigious companies related to wine tourism work together to offer visitors a wonderful experience, where every detail is fantastic. You can be a connoisseur or an amateur, or who is looking for a restful break or eager for adventure; there is a time and a wine for each one. Geographically very broad and climatically very diverse, Argentina gives its wines incredible personalities, with unrepeatable offers in each place. Together that delight those landscapes, the secrets of each terroir are revealed, written in the art that gives birth to the wonderful wines that are part of the Wine Roads of Argentina.
And within Los Caminos del Vino, in San Rafael many wineries can be visited, including Alfredo Roca Winery, which is located in Ruta Prov 165 and La Pichana street, Cañada Seca. It is a family-type winery, producer of high quality wines with its own vineyards and exporter. Website: www.rocawines.com (under renovation) / Blog: www.alejandroroca.com / Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alfredo-Roca-bodega-y-vinedos/120488004659817 ) / Twitter ( http://twitter.com/AlfredoRoca )
To contact the Tourism Area: Phones: 0260 4497194/4497250/4497117 e-mail: [email protected] Attention to tourists all year round: from Monday to Friday, the guided tours start at 8.00 - 9.00 - 10.00, 00 - 11.00 - 12.00 - 13.30 - 14.30 and 15.30 hours.
Duration Visit: 40 minutes (or less time if they wish) / Visit style: personalized Languages: Spanish / English / Groups of more than 15 people: with prior notice Sale of products / payment method: sales are made / cash and credit cards credit and debit. Free tasting of a varietal: at the end of the visit. Full tasting, with a charge of $ 70 per person: with reservation / directed by a technician or winemaker / personalized. Lunches: from Monday to Friday, business hours, at 1:00 p.m. hs, with reservation and previous selection of the menu (from a minimum of 10 people / maximum 40).
Strains and brands that it produces: "Alfredo Roca Family Reserve" (limited items): Malbec, Pinot Noir and Tempranillo / "Alfredo Roca Personal Dedication": Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc / "Alfredo Roca Fincas": Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Tocai, Chenin / "ROCA by Alfredo Roca": Malbec- Merlot, Chenin - Chardonnay
To get
By plane
- Gobernador Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, better known as El Plumerillo International Airport.
Watch
- Every so often the Bodegas Rally, is a competition that runs through various towns in the province.
Do
- Go trekking in the Aconcagua.
Festivals
- Grape harvest Festival, between March and April.
To eat
To drink
The province of Mendoza is known for its wine production and has the oldest wineries in South America. Among the most commercialized know is the Malbec.