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WINE TOURISM
Algodon Wine Estates´ guests will have the possibility to visit
the winery and learn everything about wine’s production. For those
who wish to enjoy an interesting wine-tasting surrounded by the
imposing scenery of the farm, the winery staff of professionals
will be responsible of holding it.
Winery: The building of our winery commenced in October 2002
under the supervision of a team that included engineers,
architects and enologists (specialists in wine making). The first
section was completed during March of 2003. Located at the heart
of the estate, the winery sits eight hundred meters (2624.7 feet)
above sea level and overlooks the vineyards and golf course. The
winery is 350 square meters (3767 square feet) and has a vat
capacity of 150,000 liters.
The Elaboration and Conservation room lay at ground level, above
an underground cave where the wine matures. We have designed our
winery exclusively for the purpose of making world-class wines,
but solely in limited quantities. This ensures our ability to
implement all the care and attention necessary to obtain optimum
results and the best product possible.
Our careful quality control begins with the grapes and continues
throughout the entire process, all the way up to the labeling.
Grapes are harvested by hand and collected in small buckets; the
resultant wine then matures in French and American oak barrels.
Among our discriminative collection, we turn out micro wine
production of the varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot,
Bonarda, Blend Rose and our very special Grand Blend.
Craftsmanship and tradition, combined with the latest technology,
allow us to obtain only the highest quality of wines. Our wines
can only be found in the local markets in limited quantities,
exported exclusively to a few select vendors, and of course right
here at our winery for our own distinguished guests.
Wine Activities
Elaboration of a Blend
Three hours. Highlights of the tour.
Vineyard Tour
This includes a detailed lesson regarding vineyards, varied types
of planting, irrigation, climate, and the manual labor involved in
maintaining a successful winery. If the season permits, you can
experience first hand what some of the labor entails like pruning,
shoot thinning, and harvesting…get ready to work!
Winery Tour
Here you will see and learn about the elaboration process of a
handcrafted wine.
Guided Tasting:
Experience the base wines used for blending. This tasting includes
detailed descriptions and evaluations of each varietal.
Elaboration of a Blend: Once tasted and evaluated, the base wines
will be combined by you to create your very own blend, then
bottled and labeled for you to take home.
Lunch or dinner:
The best blend will win a prize.
Reservation required. 2 – 14 guests
Tasting Seminar
Five hours) This seminar will include important lessons,
introducing the combination of winemaking theory and practice,
learning about viticulture, viniculture, tasting techniques,
structure and components of wine, pairing and vocabulary.
Highlights of the tour:
Vineyard Tour
Consists of a detailed lesson regarding vineyards, varied types of
planting, irrigation, climate and the manual labor involved in
maintaining a successful winery. If the season permits, you can
experience first hand what some of the labor entails like pruning,
shoot thinning, and harvesting…get ready to work!
Winery Tour
Here you will see and learn about the elaboration process of a
handcrafted wine. Again, if the season permits, you can experience
first hand what some of the labor entails during the crushing
process.
Introduction to the World of Wine
A discussion about the history of wine, which includes perception
and sensory analysis, proper tasting techniques and the
classification of different types of wines. During lunch, prepared
by our skilled chefs, you will learn about wine and food pairing,
as well as serving hints.
Tasting
Includes wine descriptions, jargon and practices. Finish this
seminar with a platter of smoked cuts, artisan cheeses and olives.
Algodon Wine Estates
Viñas del Golf
Ruta Nacional Nº 144 Km. 674
Cuadro Benegas
San Rafael, Mendoza.
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