San Juan in the Mendoza area is an absolute must for wine fans. 80% of Argentinean wine comes from this region, and vineyards with rich traditions are literally every step. Around the area there are many wine routes where you can visit individual vineyards and most importantly evaluate their products during tasting.

We visited the winery, which dates back to the 19th century, so we were in good hands to explore the secrets of winemaking. We learned a lot about grape varieties and their harvest. It turned out that the grapes are harvested from morning to 11 o clock, because they retain water in them, which allows further wine production. An additional curiosity was information about the type of grapes that are grown not in Argentina but in Chile. The strain of Carmenere wine, which is the national pride of Chileans, came to this country from France in the 17th century and was as popular as cabernet sauvignon. After the pest infestation, the Carmenere strain in France ceased to exist and wine could no longer be made. The only place where this strain was still used was Chile (the pedigree of grapes was confirmed by special DNA tests in the nineties).

Visiting a winery from the “kitchen” is an unforgettable experience, because we can see step by step how this noble drink is made … which we taste at the end of the trip.