Wine tourism
in
Mendoza continues to grow with the arrival of travelers from abroad and the positioning as a
gourmet destination
.
The
new accommodations
have restaurants managed by renowned chefs, cellars, wine and distillate bars, grills and terraces with views of the vineyard, and different outdoor activities to enjoy the Andean landscapes.
Ecolodges
, rural houses, glamping and petit hotels
are the investment trend of the tourism sector in Mendoza.
All formats point to a similar service: regional product gastronomy, good drinks and a comfortable space in the middle of nature.
Here,
six new ventures
that opened their doors in the last year and a half.
1. Susana Balbo winemaker's house
The
Susana Balbo winery
has
a small luxury hotel in the charming town of
Chacras de Coria in the middle of an area of restaurants, bars and close to important wineries in Luján de Cuyo.
The Susana Balbo winery has a luxury hotel, restaurant and a large cellar.
The Susana Balbo Winemaker's House & Spa Suites is defined as a
wine lodge
with
seven spa suites
with à la carte services, a haute cuisine restaurant and a unique proposal with aerial safaris in an amphibious plane.
The house at 5022 Viamonte street in Chacras de Coria was the family home of the winemaker and her daughter, Ana Lovaglio Balbo.
The property has six thousand meters of garden and a main building with large doors and original floors;
pool, barbecue area and stove.
The seven suites have a living room, terrace, private garden, ergonomically designed bathtub, heated loungers and outdoor fireplace.
Four of the suites are even more special and offer a dry sauna.
Susana Balbo, in Chacras de Coria
Guests can delight in a cellar with great country wines selected by Susana Balbo herself.
The
works of art
by Mendoza artists and other guests are another of the attractions of the hotel.
La Vida restaurant
offers
the Chef's Table experience and is open to the public at night.
It is in charge of the cook Flavia Amad Di Leo (also responsible for the kitchen of Osadía de Crear).
The 14-course menu paired with wines is inspired by the Tree of Life.
The hotel's gastronomy seeks to value local products: almonds, walnuts, trout, duck, peas, black olives, garlic, tomato, carrot, among other ingredients.
The restaurant is run by chef Flavia Amed Di Leo.
How much does it cost.
Double suite, US$ 839 + VAT (dollar official value).
Special for Argentines, in June and July, US$ 734 + VAT, double occupancy.
Where to find out:
susanabalbohotels.com and reservas@sbuniquestays.com
2.Gaia hotel
Domaine Bousquet opened its Gaia Lodge, a new lodging option in its
organic winery in Gualtallary
, Tupungato, which joins the bistro of the same name and the complete offer of activities to enjoy nature.
Gaia hotel has three floors and seven rooms.
Photo Domaine Bousquet
The
three-story hotel
is located on the winery's terroir and has
seven rooms
, each with a balcony overlooking the mountain or the valley and its vineyards.
In addition, the inn offers personalized concierge service, transfers, bar and restaurant.
The main premise with which the interior design was worked was to
recreate and reflect the organic philosophy
of Domaine Bousquet.
The names of the suites go through the representative cities in the winery's history: Carcassonne, Madrid, Brussels, Miami, Vancouver, Buenos Aires, San Pablo, New York and Stockholm;
and each one has a color that represents it according to the national flower of the country or of each city.
Gaia hotel seeks to reflect the organic philosophy.
Photo Domaine Bousquet
The gastronomic experience is completed with
lunch at the Gaia Bistró
, surrounded by the landscape of vineyards and the Cordón del Plata.
This space proposes signature cuisine, led by chef Adrián Baggio, who combines local products in dishes that reflect
European gastronomy fused with traditional Argentine cuisine.
The gastronomic experience is completed with lunch at the Gaia Bistró.
Photo Domaine Bousquet
How much does it cost.
Monthly promotional rates for Malbec $35,000 + VAT for a double room;
$42,000 + VAT for a deluxe room and $65,000 + VAT for a quadruple room.
As of May, at dollar value, official price from US$ 252 for a double room.
Where to find out:
gaialodge@domainebousquet.com;
WhatsApp +54 9 2615 09-5346.
3. La Morada Life
The La Morada Life project, located in a large vineyard in the
heart of the Los Chacayes district,
in Valle de Uco, continues to progress steadily with
four
tiny houses
that function as independent units, and access the hotel services of La Morada Lodge .
La Morada Lodge is in Los Chacayes, in the Uco Valley.
Photo La Morada Life
Breakfast is served in the
Hornero restaurant
, where Executive Chef Edward Holloway also designed a lunch and dinner menu with dishes designed around fresh produce, local flavors and simple preparations, with the oven taking center stage in the cooking method.
The drinks program also stands out, with a bar specializing in
classic cocktails
and underground cellars with a capacity for more than 10,000 bottles of the best wines from the area and the country, from an exclusive selection by the project's executive sommelier, Andrés Rosberg.
Many proposals to enjoy the environment.
Photo La Morada Life
Each
tiny house
has a living room, kitchenette, bedroom and private cellar, distributed in 42 m2 of covered space, plus 32 m2 of deck, where you can enjoy a Nordic-style wooden hot
tub to contemplate the landscape of vineyards
.
and trees.
The proposal is complemented by an outdoor pool, tennis court, paddle court and bicycle service to explore and discover the nature of the place.
How much does it cost.
Between US$ 220 and US$ 250 (at official value) + VAT in double occupancy.
Where to find out:
www.lamoradalife.com;
WhatsApp +54 92613306000.
4. Huentala Wines
The Mendoza group Huentala Inversiones Hoteleras opened an accommodation next to the
Valle de Uco
winery and is preparing the arrival of the Hilton chain in Mendoza this year, with a themed hotel from its Curio Collection by Hilton line.
Finca La Isabel Estate, in Valle de Uco.
Photo Huentala Wines
Huentala Wines' country proposal
is
a modern Lodge, a refuge, with luxury suites on the
La Isabel Estate
in Gualtallary, Valle de Uco, 70 kilometers from the city of Mendoza.
Among vineyards, the rooms are elegantly furnished and spacious.
Sculpture Park.
Photo Huentala Wines
They have a king size bed, wood-burning fireplace, designer bathtub and a private deck with views of the vineyards and the mountains, where the guest can enjoy breakfast, a moment of relaxation or reading;
Or, after a day of exploring, you can enjoy a bottle of wine and the majestic scenery of the Andes Mountains.
In addition to accommodation, Huentala Wines has a restaurant that offers lunches and tastings, and visits to the winery to learn about the winemaking process, and discover the Sculpture Park that has impressive works of art.
Accommodation, restaurant and visits to the winery.
Photo Huentala Wines
How much does it cost.
The night in a suite, US$ 800 + VAT.
Where to find out:
hospitality@huentalawines.com;
Linktr.ee/HuentalaWines ,
5. Los Chozos Wine Houses
Located in Alto Agrelo, 40 minutes by car from the city of Mendoza, it has 15 high-end houses,
inspired by the uros of Lake Titicaca.
The architectural design is by the plastic artist Sergio Roggerone.
Chozos Resort is in Alto Agrelo.
Photo Chozos Resort
The field -800 hectares of vineyards at the foot of the Andes- belongs to the Young Woo and Associates group, together with the Mendoza company Grupo Armentano.
It was designed to welcome wine lovers and, in turn, revalue Andean culture through architecture and craft work with local artists.
The houses have a unique design, since each house has vaulted ceilings.
They were built with noble materials, handmade by local artists, which blend harmoniously with the infinite landscape of vineyards.
The houses are inspired by the uros of Lake Titicaca.
Photo Chozos Resort
There are one-bedroom rooms with 90 covered meters, living room, kitchen and 70 square meters uncovered, mini pool, and its own terrace with a fireplace and views of the mountains.
And it has houses with two en-suite bedrooms, 140 covered meters and 80 semi-open meters.
Guests can access specialized tastings and outdoor experiences: horseback riding, bicycles, spa and yoga circuits, even helicopter rides.
City tours to the city of Mendoza and visits to wineries are also offered.
Guests can access specialized tastings and outdoor experiences.
Photo Chozos Resort
The kitchen is in charge of the Spanish chef, based in Mendoza, Nadia Harón.
who contributed to the gastronomy of wineries his Mediterranean influence.
How much does it cost.
US$ 350 glam camps, US$ 420 single hut, US$ 650 deluxe hut + VAT, double occupancy.
Where to find out:
www.chozosresort.com
The kitchen is in charge of chef Nadia Harón.
Photo Chozos Resort
6.Durigutti Family Winemakers
The accommodation in the winery town of
Las Compuertas
, Luján de Cuyo, is inside Finca Victoria, on the premises of the Durigutti Family Winemakers winery.
It has
two guest houses
to relax in comfort and tranquility in front of the
oldest Malbec vineyards
(centennials).
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The Victoria and Viticultor houses have capacity for up to four guests each;
and both have two double or twin bedrooms with private bathroom en suite and living room, kitchen dining room, plus gardens with services (gallery, grill, stove).
Guests have breakfast service, cleaning service, laundry, amenities, 24-hour security and Wi-Fi, among others.
Just by walking a few meters, they can enjoy (previous reservation) a visit to the winery and access the restaurant Cinco Suelos, Cocina de Finca, run by the renowned chef Patricia Courtois.
The gastronomy of the winery prioritizes seasonal products with artisan care in their preparations.
There are two proposals: Menú 5 Soils with three steps à la carte with optional wine by the bottle or flights of wines;
and History Menu, with 14 paired steps, a tribute to the history of wine in the world and to the 20 years of the winery.
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How much does it cost.
Casa Victoria, for four people, per night $90,000 in low season;
$96,500 in mid season and $104,000 in high season plus VAT.
Casa del Viticultor, from $72,000 plus VAT in low season.
Where to find out:
www.durigutti.com .
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