Few wine regions throw a party quite on par with Mendoza´s grape harvest festival known as Vendimia. It´s truly a challenge to describe the fervor created by this national event, it´s simply an experience that begs to be lived in person. Vendimia is a celebration whose roots reach way back into Mendoza history. The first official festival took place in 1936, but was likely a...
Federal Vendimia Week is what can most accurately be described as the warm up to Mendoza´s grape harvest main event. Held from February 22-28, Vendimia Federal is a favorite among Mendoza locals, and an experience that is slowly catching on among international travelers. It doesn´t come with all the flashy lights and polished preparation of the Acto Central show held this upcoming weekend, but...
Selecting wine off a menu can be a harrowing experience, even in your native language. But come to Mendoza and find yourself in a sea of borderline bilingual waiters and it’s easy to become quickly overwhelmed. Thankfully, we’ve got some tips to help you navigate the wine list, wield the language, and wind up with a wine you can both enjoy and afford, the...
Behind the noise of billboards, souvenir shops, Asado restaurants, and a steady stream of city traffic, is a hidden doorway that leads straight into the heart of Mendoza´s Central Market, known as Mercado Central. As Mendoza´s only indoor food market featuring fresh and dry goods, the market has become a household name amongst the locals, and a tourist landmark for travelers looking to get a...
