TRAVEL & WINE EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD
Buenos Aires.
ITS ALL ABOUT ARGENTINA. THE WINES, FOOD, VINES.
Recently visited Argentina and met up with the sommeliers, the winemakers and the wine lovers from this part of the world and it took my heart away.
These are some of my travel highlights. Photo by Martin Sanchez || Updated 06 Feb 26.
Dining with Wines.
01 WINE IS BEST WITH FOOD AND FRIENDS.
Here's some of our favorites places in Buenos Aires.
Casa Cavia.
Casa Cavia All female-led team, from Creative director Guadalupe García Mosqueda, head chef Julieta Caruso and head bartender Flavia Arroyo and Head Sommelier Delvis Huck. Must-try the Duranzo: a blend of peach bitter, Fiano wine and yoghurt, carbonated and served over a hand-carved block of ice.
Cavia 2985, C1425DDA Cdad
Photo from Facebook@casacavia
Don Julio.
Don Julio | One would visit Buenos Aires just to visit this place. One of the best steak houses in the world. Parrilla fire grilled steak paired beautifully with the best wines of Argentina. Be sure to make a reservation way before you arrive in Buenos Aires.
Guatemala 4699, C1425 Cdad. BA
https://www.parrilladonjulio.com
Photo from Facebook/parrilladonjulio/
Belisario Roldán
Belisario Roldán | Introduced to me by one of my local friends. Located next to a Horse ridding school and stables, the grounds are perfect to showcase their Argentinean fire grilled ribeye paired with Malbec.
Chef's Table Francis Mallman guested chef recently at Roldán. Friendly waiters and sommeliers ensure a great experience for everyone with an extensive wine list to pair.
Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 5100, C1426 CABA
Photo from Instagram/Roldanba
+541143281326
Backroom.
Backroom Bar, Palermo | Sits discretely next to a bookshop with a backroom for live Jazz music every night. Extensive Cocktails and wines with very friendly staff and sommelier with great jazzy chill vibes.
Jorge Luis Borges 1975, C1414 CABA
www.instagram.com/backroom.bar/
Photo from instagram/backroom.bar
Wine Bars.
Here's some of our favorite wine bars to check out while in town.
02 SOMMELIERS HOT FAVOURITE
Vini Bar.
Vini Bar | Somm Luciano Sosto founded this wine bar and it's quickly becoming one of the popular to check out with a curated list of wines to try.
Jorge Luis Borges 1965, C1425 Buenos Aires, Argentina
https://www.instagram.com/p/CwtL--5PtMr/
Photo from Instagram
Pain et Vin.
Pain et Vin. Showcasing a hyper-curated selection of the country's best wines from traditional alongside with more innovative labels.
Gorriti 5132, C1414 BJT, Cdad.
Photo from Instagram/painetvin
San Telmo Market.
San Telmo Market | Wine tasting and Beer & Empanadas in the midst of busy and bustling San Telmo Market. This is one of my best experiences in Buenos Aires.
Defensa 963, C1066AAQ CABA, Argentina
Photo from Author
Diviiino.
Diviiino. Set against a quiet spot in Palermo Soho, this resto-wine bar has chill vibes, pairing small plates with a curated list of wines from Sommelier Maurico. DJ spins records every night.
José A. Cabrera 5300, C1414 Cdad.
Photo from Instagram/diviiino
Bar El Federal.
Bar El Federal | An historical icon with over 150 years in history, it was declared Notable by the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires and a Site of Cultural Interest by the Buenos Aires Legislature.
Started as a grocery store, it housed a brothel and a warehouse with a beverage outlet. It witnessed the transformation of the city, the yellow fever epidemic and the tragedy of a femicide, in addition to having served as the setting for classic Argentine cinema. It was established as the most symbolic Café Bar in San Telmo.
Carlos Calvo 599, C1068 Buenos Aires, Argentina
http://www.barelfederal.com.ar/bar-el-federal/
Photo from Facebook/Bareslosnotables
Argentina.
Wines Varieties.
03 LETS TALK ABOUT WINES
Here's some varietals that's uniquely or signature to Argentina. Map from Winefolly
Malbec
Argentina’s most famous red, full-bodied with smooth tannins and fruit aromas. Although the grape originates from France, it adapts very well to Argentine soil, so much so that Argentina is now the world’s biggest producer. There are malbecs from various regions, but 86% is produced in the province of Mendoza in the west of the country. This wine goes very well with an Argentine asado.
Bonarda
Bonarda is the second most cultivated red variety after Malbec and one of the most traditional. It's deep colour and its adaptability to hot regions. Good body and colour with raspberry aromas and subtle aniseed notes.
Torrontés
Considered the most famous criolla variety and is found only in Argentina and is said to be the country’s signature white wine. Wines from the Cafayate Valley GI (Salta) particularly stand out. Its light yellow wine with golden, green hues has aromas of flowers; rose, jasmine and geranium and often has fresh acidity.
Pinot Noir
Argentina offers a unique take on Pinot Noir with its wines from Neuquén and Rio Negro in Patagonia. Wines balance sweet red fruit flavors with leafy herbal tea-like flavors, dark fruits like raspberry, blackberry, beets and earth stand out.
Back to the Vines.
05 WINERIES AND VINEYARDS
Just over 1 hour flight away from Buenos Aires lies the famous wine region of Mendoza.
LUJAN DE CUYO
Bodega Catena Zapata
Bodega Catena Zapata | A visit to Bodega Catena is a must when visiting Mendoza. In 1994, when Nicolás Catena put Wine of Argentina on the world map with his Catena Malbec.
Making wines from the Arianna Vineyard that saw high attitudes of 5000 feet of elevation to iconic wines that tells the story of the noble Malbec grape in their family's 120-year history.
Cobos S/N, M5509 Luján de Cuyo
https://catenazapata.com/contact.php
Photo from Facebook/bodegacatenazapata
UCO VALLEY
Bodega SuperUco
Bodega SuperUco | Started as a passion project between the four Michellini Brothers and family members in 2011, this biodynamic and organic estate has views of the of the desert valleys of the Andes.
Their signature wine inclue Calcareo, SuperUco & Genitori. Grape varieties range from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Merlot
RP94, M5562 Los Chacayes
Photo from instagram/superuco
RIO NEGRO REGION OF PATAGONIA
Chacra
Chacra | Río Negro is a a surprisingly perfect spot for Pinot Noir. Smack in the middle of Patagonia where temperatures gets quite high while the strong winds coming down the Andes cool the vines. Created by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta in 2004 with the intention of expressing the terrior of of Mainqué in the Río Negro region of Patagonia.
Río Negro Province, Argentina
Photo from Facebook/Bodegachacra
Resources.
07 LETS PLAN A TRIP
Here's some of the resources to help you plan for your next trip to Argentina. This article is dedicated to the awesome Wines of Argentina.
WofA Wines of Argentina
The most comprehensive resource for wine regions of Argentina.
https://www.winesofargentina.org
Photo from Facebook/winesofargentina
Sol Salute
This is the comprehensive travel guide resource you would need to travel in Argentina. Erin is a Texan expat currently residing in Buenos Aires. She cover everything from food, travel, wine, arts, culture, money, cards, living in Argentina.
https://solsalute.com/argentina-food-travel/
https://www.facebook.com/solsalute
Curated/.
IT'S OUR PLEASURE. GRACIAS.
LIZA IS BASED IN PARIS. She is an International Flight Attendant and loves to travel and exploring different cuisines from around the world.
JJ IS BASED IN SYDNEY. He works as a Business First Cabin Crew and is a Professional Sommelier and teaches hospitality.
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