How to Visit the Wineries in Mendoza, Argentina

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How to Visit the Wineries in Mendoza, Argentina

Introduction

Visiting the wine country in Mendoza, Argentina is a wonderful experience with the Andes mountains as a backdrop. The region is very dry, but due to extensive aqueducts fed by the rivers from the mountains, it produces over 70 percent of the country's wine. There are a growing number of wineries easily accessible from Mendoza and here are a few pointers on how to get the most out of your visit.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Plan your visit of the wineries in advance. There are dozens of them and they increase in number all the time.
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Step Two

Choose a place to stay that's centrally located to the types of wineries you most want to see. They're all relatively close so it's hard to go wrong.
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Step Three

Hire a driver through the hotel or one of the services offering wine tours. This is the safest and most relaxed way to go about it, no getting lost and no worries over too much wine.
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Step Four

Call ahead to the wineries you wish to visit, appointments are recommended. If using a guide service, they should take care of this.
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Step Five

Plan an afternoon meal at one of the wineries offering a full menu. Relax, lunch will take a while.

Tips & Warnings

  • The region is about a two-hour flight from Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.
  • Declare whatever wine you bring home. As long as it is for your personal consumption there is not an issue other than a customs tax if it's a lot of wine.
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