Stepping out of the Mendoza rainstorm and into the workshop at Dolcezza, was something akin to entering Willy Wonka’s factory. Though instead of fanciful decorations and extravagant surroundings, the beauty and wonder at Dolcezza is stored in a series of freezers and scooped up with a spoon. Fernando Soria, founder and owner of Dolcezza Gourmet Ice Creams, was at the helm of his ice...
Wine lovers oooo and ahhh over winery architecture and label design, but I´m willing to bet you haven´t stopped to stare at the smooth curves and subtle drama of the wine glass. Am I right? Depending on whose cupboard door you open, you´ll find wineglasses that range from crystal masterpieces and blown glass goblets, to Dixie cups and big gulps. Safe to say that...
Séptima Winery Sets the Scene Argentina’s long, sweltery summers ensure that at dusk, when the sun dips behind the ridge of the cordillera, a collective sigh sweeps across the desert. Temperatures drop slightly, a breeze picks up and it somehow feels easier to breathe. Séptima Winery sits 3500 feet above sea level, along National Route 7, which runs from Chile to Mendoza and onward...
Months of wine tastings, wine tours, parades, and Vendimia partying all culminate in a final show: El Acto Central. A Las Vegas-style theatrical performance and live music concert hidden in the mountains and heard around the world. This year marked the 50th Vendimia festival held in the Frank Romero Day Amphitheater and the golden anniversary was marked with unique splendor. A twenty minute drive...