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...
During the final weekend of Vendimia festivities, floats of beautiful young women parade through the principal streets of Mendoza City, happily waving, throwing kisses and chucking fresh produce into the crowds. Produce? Yes. And lots of it. So when you find yourself thinking, “seen one parade, seen them all” – Vendimia provides quite an exception to get back into the street and share in...
The people of Mendoza are people who know the value of tradition, above all the tradition of a light nap in the sleepy hours of the early afternoon. There is nothing sweeter, nothing that deserves to be savored quite as much as the Siesta. Between the hours of 13:00 and 17:00 businesses shut their doors, plazas mellow out and the majority of the population...
9:00 Shopping for a Crafty Cause Begin the day with an morning stroll through the city as the sun just starts to warm the air and peak through the leafy canopies. Wander over to Av. San Martin and step into the Mercado Artesanal Mendoza. Explore the downstairs area, where you’ll find handmade crafts from the Huarpe reservation. This cooperative brings wool mats, blankets, belts,...
Malbec As Argentina’s flagship grape and the most widely planted, wildly-loved Argentine fruit, the Malbec grape drastically changed the landscape of the country, the economy and the international wine community. The varietal is recognized for its strong bouquet of aromatic fruits – including plum, raisin, and violets – set upon supple tannins and a velvety finish. Typical Characteristics: Grapes: Thin-skinned grapes, medium size, dark...