Taste the Malbecs of Mendoza
Visit the Andean Mendoza region in western Argentina to discover the heartland of celebrated Malbec wines.
The sunlit eastern flanks of the Andes, the westernmost region of Argentina, shows off glorious landscapes of crinkly mountains and bountiful valleys, which host the country’s best respected vineyards. Economic and social life here revolves around Mendoza, a cheerful and most agreeable city with stately boulevards linking attractive squares lined by sophisticated restaurants and night-time entertainment venues.
The city is well worth a visit in itself but is most importantly an excellent base for a tour of the many nearby wineries, especially those producing one of the world’s most fashionable wines of our day, Malbec. Imported from France over 150 years ago, the Malbec grapes have now evolved a distinctly Argentinian character and you can savour them on a visit to one or more of the nearby wineries, where you’ll be introduced to the wine-making process by a sommelier followed by tasting.
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Why choose Journey Latin America for your holiday
We’ve been planning trips to Central and South America for over 45 years, longer than any other UK specialist. Every holiday is built around you by a Travel Expert who has been to the places they recommend, with support from your first enquiry to the day you fly home.
Rosie embarked on a year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. She is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others.
Finn discovered his passion for travel on an extensive 18-month trip to Latin America, experiencing the vibrant Carnaval in Rio, the end-of-the-world city of Ushuaia, trekking the Andes and volunteering on the Galápagos Islands.
Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.
Gary discovered what he had been missing with his first foray into the wilds of Latin America. In his role as Product Manager, he combines this personal obsession with years of industry experience to help ensure that travellers will fall for the region every bit as much as he has.
