Argentina’s first wine producers were the 16th Century Jesuit missionaries who planted vines to make communion wine. By the mid 19th Century French and Italian immigration led to a huge impetus in production until today when Argentina is the world’s fifth largest wine producer with vineyards around Salta, Cafayate, San Juan and the main centre Mendoza. The backdrop here is the impressive foothills of the Andes which also supply the fresh mountain water that together with year round sunshine is essential to some of Argentina’s best wines, for example Malbec, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Many wineries offer tours with generous tastings or even museums which are open year round.
Recommended accommodation
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Estancia Bodega Colome
Estancia Bodega Colome is remote, some three to four hours from Salta and as one of the world's highest vineyards its natural beauty remains untouched.
Sample itinerary
DAYS 1 - 4 Buenos Aires
Arrive Argentina, transfer to the Hotel Sofitel for three nights. Enjoy city tours, a tango show or visit a traditional estancia.
DAYS 5 - 7 El Calafate
Fly to El Calafate, then transfer to Los Notros Hotel for three nights.Visit the Upsala & Onelli Glaciers, local estancias & take guided walks on the Perito Moreno Glacier.
DAYS 8 - 10 Bariloche
Fly from El Calafate to Bariloche for three nights at the Llao Llao Hotel. Activities include riding, trekking, skiing & golf.
DAYS 11 - 14 San Martin de Los Andes
Travel through the Seven Lakes to Estancia Tipiliuke for four nights. Enjoy trout fishing & riding among other activities.
DAYS 15 - 18 Cordoba
Fly to Cordoba & the estancias of Los Potreros or Estancia El Colibri. Activities include riding & polo tuition.
DAY 19
Fly home via Buenos Aires
Prices start from £2,980 excluding flights.
Please call us for a bespoke itinerary and quotation.
