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ditions, the water and the climate met the rig-
orous standards of Moët & Chandon. The
internationally acclaimed winemaker, best
known for champagne, wasted no time and
quickly set out to establish operations in
Mendoza. Forty years later, the Chandon win-
ery in Luján de Cuyo is one of Argentina's fin-
est, producing several varieties of fine wines of
inimitable quality including Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Chardonnay and,
of course, Champagne.
BODEGAS ESCORIHUELA
Belgrano and Pte. Alvear, Godoy Cruz
424-2744
Guided tours: 9:30 am, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 pm, 2:30
and 3:30
In constant operation since 1884, this is one of
the oldest wineries in the country that is still
totally operational. You should not leave
Mendoza without visiting at least one winery
no matter how limited your time, and Bodegas
Escorihuela's convenient location make it the
most logical choice. It's just two miles outside
the center of Mendoza and is an easy cab ride
away and well worth a visit.
Getting here is
easy. Follow
Avenida
Costanera south
to Presidente
Alvear, then
turn right. The
Bodega is just a
few blocks far-
ther.
Another nearby option is the
Bodega Alfredo
Catena
in Chacras de Coria (
496-0446).
Route 7 Westward to Chile & Aconcagua
A highpoint of your visit to Mendoza (no pun
intended) is the drive from Mendoza to mighty
Mt. Aconcagua, not only the highest peak in the
Andes but in all of the western and southern
