Tours & Tastings

To schedule a tour, please contact:
Valeria Baca
Hospitality & Tourism Director
(+54 2627) 429020 Ext. 31
turismo@algodonwineestates.com
English is spoken.

Guided Tour:

Our basic guided tour is complimentary and includes a visit to our vineyards and winery, as well as a tasting. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and is offered at the following times Tuesday through Sunday: 10am - 11am - 12pm - 3pm - 4pm

Elaboration of a Blend:

For a more in-depth adventure, and ideal for groups of 6-40 guests, this 4 hour tour begins at our Clubhouse Restaurant with an introduction to the world of wine by our oenologist and sommelier. The tour includes the following:

Vineyard Tour
Features a detailed tutorial regarding vineyards, planting methods, irrigation, climate, and the manual labor involved in maintaining a successful winery. If the season permits, you will experience firsthand what some of the labor entails; including pruning, shoot thinning, and harvesting…get ready to work!

Winery Tour
Here you will learn about the elaboration process of a handcrafted wine. Again if the season permits, you will experience firsthand what some of the labor entails during the crushing process.

Guided Tasting
Learn about the base varietals used for blending. This tasting includes detailed descriptions and evaluations of each varietal.

Elaboration of a Blend
After learning about the base varietals, you will have an opportunity to create your very own blend, which will be bottled and personally labeled for you to take home. Our oenologist will determine the best blend, and then award a prize.

Lunch or dinner
Each mouthwatering dish from our award winning restaurant is traditionally prepared with only the finest local ingredients from our own plantation and those of our neighbors.

Reservations required. Please call for rates.

Tasting Seminar:

This 5 hour immersion seminar, ideal for groups of 4-15 guests, features detailed instruction on the combination of winemaking theory and practice, as well as viticulture, viniculture, tasting techniques, the structure and components of wine, wine pairing, and vocabulary.

Introduction to the World of Wine
This discussion about the history of wine includes tutorials of perception and sensory analysis, proper tasting techniques, and the classification of different wines.

Lunch or dinner
Each mouthwatering dish from our award winning restaurant is traditionally prepared with only the finest local ingredients from our own plantation and those of our neighbors. During the meal you will learn about wine and food pairing, as well as serving hints.

Tasting
Includes wine descriptions, terminology and practices. Finish this seminar with a platter of smoked cuts, artisan cheeses and olives.

Reservations required. Please call for rates.