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Chile, Argentina & Uruguay
10 - 21 February 2008 & 17 - 28 February 2008 (Sunday to Thursday)
The New World
This outstanding tour visits the vineyards of Chile, Argentina and Uruguay which are in spectacular locations. All 3 countries have made advances in wine quality and this has ½rmly established them on the world wine scene. Chile is the best known, but Argentina has huge potential and Uruguay is a big surprise. Our South American wine experience begins in Montevideo, the elegant and relaxed capital of Uruguay, which is attractively located on the River Plate. Here, well discover the powerful Tannat grape in a leisurely and entertaining day spent with the exuberant Daniel Pisano and at the beautiful wine estate of Juanico, with equally superb wines. Chile is 2690 miles long, only 56 miles wide at its narrowest point and between the high peaks of the Andes Mountains and the Paci½c Ocean. The proximity of the Andes has been a key to the success of these wines, as well as moderating the climate they act as a natural barrier against phylloxera, so much so that the vineyards of Chile are amongst the few remaining pre-phylloxera vines in the world. Over the next few days well be entertained to tastings and lunches at the leading wineries
of Montes, Antiyal and Casa Silva. Well discover regional styles and dedication. A highlight is our stay at a lovely private vineyard estate in the Maipo Valley. Here you can relax by the pool, play tennis or explore the vineyards on foot or horse back! We cross into Argentina from Chile driving over the Andes. Our route takes us through a narrow gorge between the snowcapped mountains, and through desert scrub of cacti and acacia bushes. We may well see condors soaring against the peak of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Andes. Argentina is the 5th largest wine producer in the world, and vines were ½rst planted in the 16th Century, however, it was not until the arrival of Italian immigrants that serious wine production began. With a strong domestic market Argentina was slower than Chile in grasping overseas markets, but that is all changing. An excellent 5* hotel in the bustling university city of Mendoza is our base. We taste or dine at wine estates including Cassone, Familia Zuccardi and Bodegas Salentein.
Exploring the vineyards on horseback at Tarapaca
Our last morning is in Buenos Aires, a lively, buzzing city - great for shopping and for Tango dancing! With three fascinating South American countries to discover, fabulous wines and warm hospitality, this is a tour not to be missed! The Wine guide is Cindy-Marie Harvey The Wine guide is Isabel Mazzucchelli 10 Feb Tour 17 Feb Tour
Includes
11 nights 5* hotels & wine estate, breakfasts, 13 meals with wines, 2 Internal ¾ights & 1 ferry, coach, visits & tastings. Wine Guide & Tour Manager. The tour starts on the morning of the date shown in Buenos Aires and ends in Buenos Aires so you can book direct ¾ights with British Airways or via Milan/Madrid/Paris with the relevant national carriers for lower business class fares. Extend for a few days in Buenos Aires before or after the trip or we can recommend a specialist operator to arrange tailor made add-on trips to Patagonia or the Iguazu Falls. Travelling in South American countries, even those as relatively advanced as these, can be unpredictable, but this is one of the reasons to travel with an experienced specialist operator.
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Exploring the vineyards by tractor at Montes
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