ARGENTINA WINE TOURS
A Luxury Wine and Food Adventure to South America
AN ADRENALINE RUSH BEYOND COMPARE
Imagine giant condors flying over the soaring Andes, vineyards at extreme altitudes, wineries that are temples to extraordinary reds and whites, and feasts of delicious Argentine food. It’s exotic, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it’s an adrenaline rush. South America is a real adventure, and we take you to the best places on a Fine Vintage tour.
From our bases at a 5-star hotel in the heart of Mendoza and a boutique hotel in the Uco Valley, over the course of 6 days and 5 nights we set off to visit over 10 benchmark wineries that showcase the finest wines in Argentina. You meet the owners and winemakers and learn about the magic of Malbec, Torrontes, Bonarda and many more.
Argentinians take their food very seriously. We feast on premium beef and sample the delicious local specialties. We dine at several wineries, tasting flights of fine wines from the prestige appellations that are right outside the window.
Hosted by a Master of Wine and cared for by Fine Vintage and our local team, this is a first-class tour to Argentina’s epicentre of fine wine. The excitement begins the day you book your adventure to South America.
Come and join us,
JAMES CLUER, MASTER OF WINE
ABOUT THE TOUR & REGION
THE CLASSIC REGIONS OF MENDOZA
We meet at our 5-star hotel in the heart of the action in Mendoza and set off to explore over 10 wineries in the prestigious appellations. The Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo, and Maipú are all explored in-depth because each of these sub-regions has its own unique characteristics.
Every day we depart around 10 a.m. for an exploration of 2-3 of the big-name wineries that are driving quality to new heights. We explore the cellars, taste from barrel, sit down to flights of super premium wines, and learn from the leaders in this spectacular region.
There are a welcome reception, three big dinners and one free night, enabling you to enjoy the camaraderie of Team Argentina and also have time to yourself. We take a maximum of 20 people.
On a Fine Vintage tour, you’ll get privileged access to people, places and wines. It’s really quite an experience.
HIGH ALTITUDE VINEYARDS
Many wine regions can claim to be the most picturesque in the world, but Argentina makes a strong case. With the snow-capped Andes towering in the background; condors soaring overhead with 10-foot wing spans; sunshine and bright blue skies for over 300 days a year, it’s definitely a contender.
But when it comes to the discussion about the advantages of high altitude vineyards, it’s game over. Argentina takes the prize. We’ll take you to see some of the most unique vineyard sites in the world.
TEMPLES TO BACCHUS
The architectural beauty of many wineries we visit is jaw-dropping. Pyramids, glass ceilings above barrel cellars, authentic ranches, sprawling estates, your days will be visually stimulating.
With the success of the best producers, from family-owned wineries like Catena Zapata to multi-million dollar investments, you will find that Argentina is a serious player in all matters of hospitality. We are proud to get a special welcome from the wineries we visit.
FABULOUS FOOD
You will enjoy Argentine meats grilled to perfection, fresh salads and vegetables from the gardens at the wineries, olive oil from the trees you’re looking at, and even learn how to make a classic Argentine empanada.
Every day we have lunch at a winery. We also enjoy some special dinners, including a Michelin-star extravaganza at one of only 4 Michelin-star restaurants in Mendoza. We think the food in Argentina is the best in South America.
LUXURY HOTELS TO REST YOUR HEAD
Three nights of the tour are at a five-star hotel in the center of Mendoza, which is the perfect place to relax in comfort. There are plenty of shops and restaurants right outside for you to explore during your free time. Another 2 nights are hosted by a boutique hotel in the Uco Valley where you can pamper yourself in the midst of the Argentine countryside.
South America can be a complex place to navigate by yourself. Our Spanish-speaking team will assist, and our Master of Wine host will ensure the wines are explained to perfection.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Our Luxury Wine Tours in Argentina are guided by James Cluer MW, Geoffrey Moss MW, and Amanda Barnes
James has 30 years of experience in the wine trade and now spends his time running Fine Vintage which operates in 15 countries. Since 2010, James has personally designed each Fine Vintage tour, paying meticulous attention to the smallest detail. He has hosted all of them for several years. Today, James oversees every tour, directing the itineraries and ensuring the quality standards are at the highest level on every single trip.
Geoffrey earned his Master of Wine in Fall 2020. He was awarded the prestigious Villa Maria Trophy for his outstanding knowledge of viticulture and the Robert Mondavi Winery Award for the best performance across all the theory papers in the MW exam. This is an extremely rare achievement.
His resumé includes working with Don Triggs at Culmina Family Estate Winery before leading the marketing team at Phantom Creek Estates.
Geoffrey founded Lithica Wine Marketing in 2019, a boutique agency that helps wineries develop effective, customer-centric business and marketing strategies. He runs the wine consulting business from Penticton in the heart of the Okanagan Valley along with Søren Wine. He is one of ten Masters of Wine in Canada.
Amanda Barnes is a leading expert on the wine regions of South America and author of the award-winning book, The South America Wine Guide: The definitive guide to wine in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia & Peru.
She has been based in South America since 2009, where she is a key correspondent and critic for Decanter magazine among other international publications. She is currently finishing her Master of Wine, writing her thesis on the wine regions of Argentina and Chile.
UPCOMING ARGENTINA WINE TOUR
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Included in the price is five nights’ accommodation, all meals during the tour (except for one free evening in Mendoza), all winery tours, all wines at the visits, local transport for the duration of the tour, and all taxes and gratuities.
Basically, everything is included except your flights to Mendoza, insurance, and any items of a personal nature.
PLANNING TIPS
Before the tour we will send you some useful pre-trip information to help you with your planning. Here you’ll find advice on how to get there, tips on what to wear, and details on the hotel.
WEATHER
We visit during the harvest, which is the Fall in Argentina. It’s usually warm and sunny, which makes for the perfect antidote to the frigid winter weather in North America.
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