Argentina has always been synonymous with good came. Although the Cuyo region has traditionally been the place where the best vineyards and wineriesthe truth is that throughout the entire territory you can find several of great quality and history.
Among them are two, which are located in the Buenos Aires province, just a couple of hours from the federal capital. They are a unique opportunity to spend a weekend tasting wines.
What are the wineries that are less than 3 hours from CABA?
La Blanqueada – The Flowers
fourteen years ago, Mauricio Propato He moved from the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Villa Pueyrredón to a rural area in the municipality of Las Flores. There he acquired The Bleachedan eighteen-hectare estate with a country house built in 1902. Started making red wine following the techniques of his maternal grandfather, using varieties of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir.
“I am the last link that follows the family tradition,” said Propato. His grandfather, José Badini, arrived in Argentina in 1950 from Romania and began producing wine in the Italian style: he bought grapes in the markets of Buenos Aires and pressed them manually.
“I really enjoyed making wine with it,” recalled Mauricio, who has replicated the family technique. Every year, before the vines ripen, he travels to Mendoza, Río Negro or the southwest of Buenos Aires to bring grapes. “We visit small vineyards. I am quite meticulous, I measure the sugar levels and when they are ready for vinification, I proceed to the harvest,” he explained.
It is considered a “hunter” due to its persistence and ability to find excellent quality fruits. “We know how to make wines with good grapes and in quantity,” he said.
La Blanqueada produces two wines with the same process until pressing: “Forbidden Berry”, which is fermented in stainless steel tanks and has a shorter production time, resulting in a soft and light wine; and “Bricconne”, which is aged in French oak barrels.
On the estate, guided tastings, pairings with regional flavors and tastings of typical dishes from the area are offered, such as lamb casserole with malbec with papines and empanadas fried in fat in an old pot.
Mauricio and his partner Ana also organize visits to the La Delfina dairy farm, where cheeses, yogurts and ricotta are made with buffalo milk.
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Gamboa – Bell
Another winery worth discovering is Gamboa. In addition to his gastronomic offer and guided tourswill soon incorporate the forest bathing.
This Japanese practice, known as Shinrin Yoku, invites you to immerse yourself in nature and obtain health benefits. “They are carefully designed walks in sequences of activities that connect with the environment, enhancing their natural therapeutic effects,” explained Marcelo Chocarro, general manager of the winery. He added that Rocío Ferraro, a certified forest bathing guide and forest therapy professional, was in charge of the ecosystem evaluation of the place.
One of the areas designated for this activity is between fifty and one hundred meters from the end of the vineyards, where the vegetation begins and there is a seasonal lagoon.
The winery produces wines from Malbec, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc strainswhich can be tasted at Casa Gamboa.
How to get to the La Blanqueada and Gamboa wineries
La Blancada is located five kilometers from the city of Las Flores.
On the other hand, Gamboa is on kilometer 65 of National Route 9, in the Campana district and near the Otamendi Reserve.
Source: Ambito
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