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sensational wine list. The pork stuffed with dates in a M albec sauce is divine, and the
young goat cooked in white wine is pur e Mendoza. Desserts include a tiramisu tr uffle
and a M albec parfait. The tea menu is also impr essive. On summer nights, ask for an
upstairs table on the west side, for killer views.
Pedro Molina s/n, Russel.
&
261/496-0131.
Reservations required. Main courses $16-$23 (£11-£16). AE.
Daily noon-3pm and 8:30pm-1am.
Exploring Bodegas
In addition to the
bodegas
listed fully her e, others wor th exploring include
San Telmo
(
&
261/499-0050
),
Finca Flichman
(
&
261/497-2039;
www.flichman.com.ar), and
the quaint and tiny
Baquero 1886
(
&
261/429-3915;
www.baquerowines.com/winery.
htm).
Bodega Benegas
A
bodega
that's as much a museum as a wine cellar , this winery is
part of M endoza's histor y. B uilt in 1901 b y a former go vernor, the ex cellent Andean
poncho
collection is as interesting as the wine.
Accesso Sur and Ruta 60 (Carril Araoz s/n), Cruz de Piedra.
&
261/496-0794.
www.bodegabenegas.com.
$9.50 (£6.40) visit includes tastings, Mon-Sat 9am-6pm.
Bodega La Rural
Founded by Don Felipe Rutini in 1885, this traditional
bodega
maintains an ex cellent r eputation. I t's best kno wn for its Trumpeter, S an F elipe, and
Rutini labels. N ext door, the ex cellent
Museo de Vino
(same contact information), is
Latin America's most prestigious wine museum. A great place to start your exploration of
Mendoza's wines, it pays tribute to the pioneers of M endozan wine, and provides infor-
mation on local geology.
Montecaseros 2625, C oquimbito.
&
261/497-2013.
www.bodegalarural.com.ar. Reservations are not
necessary. Free tour with standard tasting. Rutini and Felipe Rutini tastings require a reservation and fees
are charged ($18-$47/£12-£32), Mon-Sat 9am-1pm and 2-5pm.
Carinae Viñedos & Bodega
This
bodega
is receiving a lot of buzz. Owned and run
by a v ery friendly and lo w-key French couple, B rigitte and P hilippe Subra, it's a tr ue
boutique
bodega.
Their latest vintages—mostly Malbec, with smaller quantities of Syrah
and cabernet sauvignon—have far exceeded any expectations for what was consider ed a
small, unpretentious family pr oject. For an extra $3 (£2) a glass, y ou can sample their
award-winning 2004 Carinae Prestige.
Videla Aranda 2899, Cruz de P iedra.
&
261/499-0470.
www.carinaevinos.com. Tour with tasting $3.50
(£2.35) per person. Daily 10am-6pm.
Familia Zuccardi
Familia Z uccardi is perhaps the most savvy and tourist-friendly
bodega
in the area. They serve lunch, dinner, and even high tea. Their multiday programs
give you a deeper understanding of M endoza's wines and cuisine. This authentic family
winery is known for its high production. It's located to the east of Mendoza, making it a
bit tricky to combine with other winer y visits.
RP 33, Km 7.5.
&
261/441-0000.
www.familiazuccardi.com. Free tour and tastings. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm;
Sun 10am-4pm.
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Mendel
The owners of the lovely Las Balsas inn in Villa La Angostura are behind this
winery that's shot to fame of late. I t's renowned winemaker, Roberto de la Mota, hand-
picked the 80-year-old Malbec vines.
Terrada 1863, Mayor Drummond.
&
261/498-4239.
www.mendel.com.ar. Visits by appointment only.
