By Madeline Blasberg Route 40 before 9 AM is a kind of morning meditation. The van follows the trail of sunlight as it begins to turn the sleeping mountains into vibrantly colored slopes. And though the trip is long, some two hours south west of Mendoza City, it merits open eyes and a camera at … Continue reading
By Madeline Blasberg Founded in 1888, Italian immigrants planted the first seeds in the vineyards that would later grow to be a part of the Nieto Senetiner collection of wines. In the course of the following decade, the winery changed hands several times, and the Nieto Senetiner family acquired it in 1969. The winery itself … Continue reading
By Madeline Blasberg What do you get when you cross an apple/pear/peach-like fruit, cook it down, throw in some sugar, form it into squares and hand it to a traveler? Well, we mostly get looks of confusion. Contrary to popular belief, this sweet treat is not at all related to the gummy bear family of … Continue reading
For the second year, Malbec World Day, April 17th, was celebrated around the world. Wine lovers uncorked bottles, filled glasses and gave toasts to Argentina´s flagship grape and all that it has achieved in the last century and a half. Key celebrations for Malbec World Day organized by Wines of Argentina will be held in … Continue reading
By Madeline Blasberg Not quite European, not quite Hispanic, Argentina straddles a cultural line, which allows it to pull traditions from either side of the ocean, blending heritages that embrace the siesta and tea time all in the same day. Tea Sommelier, Founder and Owner of Tea & Company, is a strong believer in the … Continue reading
By Madeline Blasberg Stepping out of the Mendoza rainstorm and into the workshop at Dolcezza, was something akin to entering Willy Wonka’s factory. Though instead of fanciful decorations and extravagant surroundings, the beauty and wonder at Dolcezza is stored in a series of freezers and scooped up with a spoon. Fernando Soria, founder and owner … Continue reading
By Madeline Blasberg Wine lovers oooo and ahhh over winery architecture and label design, but I´m willing to bet you haven´t stopped to stare at the smooth curves and subtle drama of the wine glass. Am I right? Depending on whose cupboard door you open, you´ll find wineglasses that range from crystal masterpieces and blown … Continue reading
By Madeline Blasberg Séptima Winery Sets the Scene Argentina’s long, sweltery summers ensure that at dusk, when the sun dips behind the ridge of the cordillera, a collective sigh sweeps across the desert. Temperatures drop slightly, a breeze picks up and it somehow feels easier to breathe. Séptima Winery sits 3500 feet above sea level, … Continue reading
By Madeline Blasberg Months of wine tastings, wine tours, parades, and Vendimia partying all culminate in a final show: El Acto Central. A Las Vegas-style theatrical performance and live music concert hidden in the mountains and heard around the world. This year marked the 50th Vendimia festival held in the Frank Romero Day Amphitheater and … Continue reading
By Madeline Blasberg During the final weekend of Vendimia festivities, floats of beautiful young women parade through the principal streets of Mendoza City, happily waving, throwing kisses and chucking fresh produce into the crowds. Produce? Yes. And lots of it. So when you find yourself thinking, “seen one parade, seen them all” – Vendimia provides … Continue reading
