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    Uco Valley Wine Tour, Mendoza, Argentina

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    Salentein Winery, Uco Valley

    Touring one of Argentina’s top wine regions really is a must-do.

    It was just after 9am, and all I could think about was wine. It may sound like I’m bordering on alcoholism but no, I was in Mendoza, Argentina – an area known specifically for its production of Malbec. Today, I’d be learning about wine, exploring a few vineyards and hopefully tasting a whole load too.

    In the safe hands of Kahuak (one of Mendoza’s top tourism agencies) and with bubbly tour guide Anna Laura leading the way, we headed out of the city to the Uco Valley. The tour would take us towards the snow-capped Andes to visit three of the Uco Valley’s top wineries – Salentein, Domaine Bousquet and Andeluna.

    Beautiful views on the journey to the Uco Valley

    Beautiful views on the journey to the Uco Valley

    The valley lies around 150km south of Mendoza. It’s a lush region

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