Since I started working in Alko 2008, tasting and knowing some better wines, Argentina became pretty quickly my favorite in reds, especially Malbec (New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc being the best white one). At that point I never thought I could be visiting some of the wineries some day what I was selling for our customers. But now I am here!! Visiting and tasting the best wines what I have liked for years :)
We took a bus to Maipu and rented bikes. First stop was Trapiche, after that we stopped in olive farm Santa Augusta. Continued to Tempus Alba to have superb lunch and tastings. Oh, that Malbec! Malbec is the reason I love Argentinian wines. At Viña El Cerno I had my first sparkling wine for ages! I can't even tell how good it felt to feel the bubbles, perfect combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Mevi we just had so stop for the view, magnificent panoramic view to the Andes, snow peaks above the vines, sun was shining and we had our tastings of Chardonnay, Torrentes and Malbec Rose. Perfect, just perfect!
Our last stop was LAUR, olive farm. Tons of different olive oils, I have admit that I didn't know that there arecso many different varieties. Tasting was great, dipping bread in different oils, two different tapenadas plus fresh olives! I think I could stay here :)
