La Posada Carlos Pulenta, Mendoza
Mendoza is Argentina's primary wine producing region, accounting for more than 80 percent of domestic wine production. La Posada Carlos Pulenta in Mendoza is a charming Tuscan-style estate. A terra-cotta hotel overlooks the vineyards as well as the Andes Mountains far off on the horizon. Enjoy wine tasting on the veranda or an elegant evening at La Bourgogne restaurant located on site. Staff arrange wine production tours for guests as well, and you are able to tour the fields and production facilities. A modern business center also helps guests stay in touch with the outside world. This is a small hotel with just 4 rooms so book in advance.
La Posada Carlos Pulenta
Roque Sáenz Peña 3531, Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo,
Mendoza 5500, Argentina
Tel: (261) 498-9400
carlospulentawines.com
La Posada Chañarmuyo, La Rioja
La Posada Chañarmuyo in La Rioja is another fine hotel establishment at one of Argentina's premier vineyards. Situated over 1,700 meters above sea level, the valley of Chañarmuyo is warm during the day and cool at night as the breeze blows in from the surrounding mountains. The Posada Chañarmuyo Estate has both white and red grape plantations as well as a top notch wine cellar. Visitors may tour the grounds, try the delicious regional cuisine, hike the surrounding foothills of the Andes and explore the nearby Talampaya National Park. The hotel at the estate features glass walls with beautiful views of the vineyards, a recreation room, a scenic terrace and all the standard amenities you'd expect from a quality inn.
La Posada Chañarmuyo Estate
Camino al Dique s/n, Ruta Provincial Nº 39 Km. 15
Chañarmuyo, La Rioja, Argentina
Tel: (011) 5237-1405
argentinawinehotels.com
Estancia Colome, Salta
Estancia Colome is a boutique hotel in Salta, a mountainous wine producing region in northern Argentina. In terms of sheer luxury and beauty, this hotel is in a league of its own. Situated in the Cachi valley, the Estancia Colome offers a host of activities and amenities apart from the premium wine selections and standard vineyard tours. Stay active with access to bowling and golf greens as well as tennis courts, a swimming pool, and trails for jogging or mountain biking. Get a massage from a professional masseuse afterward or dine at the exclusively organic Andean-style Estancia Colome restaurant. Visitors will also enjoy cozy suites with working fireplaces in the evening.
Estancia Colome
Ruta Provincial Nº53 Km. 20
Molinos, Salta, Argentina
Tel: (386) 849-4200
estanciacolome.com/english/home.htm
Article Written By David Thyberg
David Thyberg began his writing career in 2007. He is a professional writer, editor and translator. Thyberg has been published in various newspapers, websites and magazines. He enjoys writing about social issues, travel, music and sports. Thyberg holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh Honors College with a certificate in Spanish and Latin American studies.
