Argentina and Chile are the undeniable heavy weights for producing South America’s finest wines. Latin Excursions new Argentine and Chile wine tours-designed for the true wine enthusiast-allows travelers to sample the best vineyards and up-and-coming wineries of both sides of the Andes border. For red wine lovers, Chile produces a hearty and complex Cab that will give Napa Valley a run for their money and for white wine lovers a crisp and fruity  Chardonnay pairs nicely with Chile’s tasty seafood  dishes.

Argentina is renowned for their huge spicy Malbecs that pair perfectly with some of the world´s best steak and a less known floral wine- Torrentes is another standout.

The itinerary begins with a few days in Argentina’s tango capital exploring the many colorful neighborhoods this cosmopolitan city has to offer.  After a few days of tasting the cultural and historical delights, you’ll head to Mendoza for wine tasting and fine dining that would make Dionysus proud. The itinerary visits both smaller, family-ran vineyards and larger, elaborate wineries with time for learning about the Argentina wine production, picnics in the rolling vineyards, bike rides, and leisurely lunches at top restaurants.

You’ll cross the Andean border with breathtaking landscapes of the massive Andes before landing in Chile. During the Chile visit, explore two valleys-Maipu and Colchagua Valley staying at picturesque wine lodges and personalized guide with numerous wineries. The tour ends with some time visiting Santiago’s highlights for more insight in the countries divided past.

For those with more time to spare, a visit to Chile’s coastal sandy beaches and cultural port city of Valparaiso is a must! All of our tours are customized for your specific enjoyment. So tell us how you would like to adjust to fit exactly what you want.

Tags: Argentina, Chile, Colchagua, Maipu, Malbec, vineyards, wine, wineries

Trackback URI | Comments RSS