Mendoza: Home of the best Wines of America

Travel & Leisure

  • Author Alexander Lekker
  • Published February 2, 2011
  • Word count 402

It is a known issue that Mendoza’s wines are famous in the whole world. Hence, it is only natural that when coming to this incredible urban center, visitors should want to try the best wines of the continent and the way they are manufactured. Well aware of this, there is one hotel in Mendoza that has a special gift for sommelieres: the Executive Hotel. Thanks to key deals with the best wine makers of Cuyo, guests will be able to give it a try these high quality products, in a specially set up room, to make the most of the savoring experience. These are some of the makes and varieties guests can give it a try:

Zuccardi family is a family business established in 1963 by engineer Alberto Zuccardi. Their capital vino is Zuccardi Zeta 2006. It is composed of 64% Malbec and 36% and Tempranillo grapes, from wineries all aged between 29 and 34. The grapes were hand harvested on farms in the towns has Zuccardi Mendoza La Consulta (Valle de Uco) and Santa Rosa. Once received at the winery, the grapes go through a new pick procedure after which only the best grapes were intended for wine-making. Zuccardi Zeta 2006 was bred 14 months in first use French oak barrels. The Zuccardi Zeta 2006 is a vino of deep red vital coloring. The nose is compound, showing scents of spice and black fruit, with tones of plums, strawberries, blueberries and Cydonia oblonga in addition to touches of black pepper, snuff, roasted red peppers, chocolate, truffles and blackberries. The palate entry is harmonious and deep, with a body that satisfies the palate, effective equilibrium between fruit and oak. Sweet tannins add depth and effectiveness to the experience.

Bodega Terrazas de los Andes is another famous winery worth savoring. They elaborated the multi prized Chandon Argentina, a exclusive varietal vino. Their school of thought seeks to elaborate exquisite wines taking advantage of the altitude of the lands where their wineries are based. Each variety is cultivated in a terrace, at a certain altitude so as to attain maximum reflection of its odors and seasons. In Perdriel terraces, 980 meters, the cabernet sauvignon is at its ripest. Malbec in Vistalba, to 1067 meters, the chardonnay in Tupungato Valley, 1200 meters, and Syrah in Cruz de Piedra, 800 meters.

Come and stay at the Executive hotel in Mendoza, and get a close encounter with an experience that will point you what fine wines are all about.

Alexander Lekker

Hotel in Mendoza

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