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WINE TOURISM
Algodon Wine Estates is a place that invites you
to discover a particular lifestyle related sports and traditions
of wine.
Guided tours: Guided tours of the winery include a stroll
through the vineyards and winery and a tasting of our wines. The
tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and is performed Tuesday
through Sunday at the following times: 10 am, 11am, 12pm, 3pm
and 4pm. This activity has no cost.
Development of a blend: This program is designed
especially for those who want to experience everything about our
wines, a fun way. It takes approximately four hours and is ideal
to enjoy with friends and includes:
A tour of the vineyards: the road from the restaurant at
the clubhouse, where the tour begins, to the vineyards our
sommelier and winemaker will give an introduction to the world
of wine. The talk covers topics such as farming methods,
irrigation, climate and agronomic practices which are played on
the vine in order to obtain an optimum quality raw material.
Depending on the season, visitors can participate in activities
such as pruning, thinning or harvesting of our vineyards.
Guided tour of the winery: Here, visitors learn about the
process of developing a traditional wine. Again, if the time of
year is appropriate, may participate in the winemaking process,
doing some work as a selection of clusters in the milling
sector.
Sampling of three varietal wines: Participants will have
the opportunity to learn to cut their own wine or blend, but
previously there will be a tasting of each varietal involved
separately. This includes a detailed description and evaluation
of each of the wines.
Preparation of the blend thoroughly after learning the basic
differences between varietals, each group member can create your
own court, then bottled and labeled so they can take back to
their homes. Our sommelier will select the best cut according to
their sensory attributes and receiving a cash prize to its
creator.
Lunch or Dinner: Our restaurant specializes in authentic
gourmet cuisine of Argentina. It has the traditional roasted in
clay oven and a wood where every delicious dish is prepared with
the freshest and finest ingredients that come from the farm and
the region where our wines are the perfect complement. During
lunch, participants will learn about the relationship between
food and wine and service techniques appropriate to enhance the
components of the dishes and wines in a correct "pairing".
Tasting Practice: Entering the world of wine and have fun
with friends, has been the main objective of this program for 3
hours. The idea is to learn to taste wine, using a selection of
aromatic descriptors and techniques to recognize the price -
quality, of different wines, also incorporating the cuisine, as
the course culminates in a marriage of our wines, accompanied by
products regional, produced in the farm.
Lodge: The Lodge is located in front of the vineyards and
a few meters from the restaurant, and are inspired by
traditional and Argentina stay in an elegant country style.
Here, you'll enjoy quiet nights surrounded by vineyards, where
each suite has a fireplace or wood burning fireplace and access
to a private gallery. Everything you need to make you feel in a
warm and homey.
One of the inns where the lodge is situated was built in 1921
and was restored and renovated to restore its original design
with adobe walls and cane. The lodge also has a library, pool
and cutting edge services available to guests. Its modern
facilities and old world charm combine to create the perfect
getaway for guests who travel the Wine Route.
Restaurant: Our award-winning restaurant specializes in
authentic gourmet cuisine of Argentina. It has the traditional
roasted and wood-burning clay oven where delicious dishes are
prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients that come from
the farm and the region. A variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts,
truffles, olives and olive oil (homemade) make up the ideal raw
material in this kitchen. Our wines and olive oil are essential
in accompanying each dish, and the serene atmosphere in the heat
of the fireplace invites desktop in the conversation and
reflection are the stars. Guests and residents will surely want
to know the secrets of the traditional cuisine of Argentina over
the cooking classes given throughout the year by our experienced
chefs.
The restaurant at the clubhouse was built with wood and stones
typical of the region, which will provide a unique rustic
atmosphere and is surrounded by our ancient olive trees and the
driving range.
Algodón Wine
Estates
Viñas del Golf
Ruta Nacional Nº 144 Km. 674
Cuadro Benegas
San Rafael, Mendoza.
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