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Mendoza Winery Tour
Although much of the Mendoza wine route is suburban,
southern Luján's sycamore-studded landscape opens
onto vast vineyards with Andean panoramas, while the
snow-covered Cordón del Plata provides a spectacular
backdrop to the poplar-lined roads of Uco Valley. Some
bodegas
are intimate boutiques while others are massive,
isolated monuments. Some have long local histories,
others house art galleries and excellent gourmet
restaurants. Nearly all, however, have opened their
doors for tours and tasting.
Bodegas Salentein
Set in the heights of Tunuyán,
Bodegas Salentein is famous for
its architecture, wines, Killka
restau rant
(see p296)
, accommo-
dations, and fine art space.
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Cavas Wine Lodge
Set amongst its own modestly
sized vineyards, Cavas Wine
Lodge offers premium
accommodations
(see p281)
,
and has its own outdoor
swimming pool, a restaurant,
and a book-lined living room.
It also hosts occasional
cultural events.
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San José
Chandon
Located on Luján's outskirts,
Chandon is one of the first
foreign vintners to operate
in Argentina. This French-
operated
bodega
has produced
sparkling wines
and others
since 1959.
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Tupungato
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Key
Cordón
del Plata
Tour route
Expressway
Major road
Minor road
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Catena Zapata
Rising high above the lush vineyard, Catena Zapata's
Mayan pyramid structure makes it Mendoza's most
attention-grabbing winery. The varietals and blends
are just as remarkable.
