When you learn Spanish at our school in Mendoza, Argentina, there are lots of activities in the region that are not to be missed. Mendoza is sometimes considered to be Argentina’s most livable city. The city also has an enjoyable cultural life and delicious food and wine. Who wouldn’t like to get a glass of wine after a long day of classes? Luckily, this region happens to have some of the world’s best wine. This is a perk that you should definitely take advantage of when you learn Spanish in Mendoza. You can take a short trip to the region’s wineries and not only taste some world famous wines, but also get some insi
ght into Argentina’s winemaking history.
One site not to be missed is the wineries of Maipu, which are in the eastern suburbs of the city. The area has an impressive number of wineries for tours and tastings. One of the largest wineries in the region is called Bodegas Lopez. Open since 1898 the winery is full of history. Much of the wine produced at this winery is consumed right in Argentina. Tours of Bodegas Lopez are highly educational and last an entire hour long! They also give tours in English. You also might want to give a vineyard tour a try to complement your education.
Another winery to visit in the same trip is Antigua Bodega Giol, which sits only seven blocks from Bodegas Lopez and an easy stop on the way home! Although Antigua Bodega Giol used to be a major operation, it is now a wine cooperative and runs at ten percent capacity. There is also a mansion-turned-museum dedicated to wine called the Museo Nacional del Vino y la Vendimia. It gives extensive insight into Maipu’s winemaking history.
There are also wineries in Mendoza’s suburbs, for example, Lujan de Cuyo wine district. It is easy to take public transportation from Mendoza or gather a group of friends together to hire a taxi. Bodega y Cavas de Weinert is a winery that is owned by Brazilians, and it is a major producer or wine. Nearby is also Bodega Nieto Senetiner, which is a winery that dates back to 1904 and specializes in Malbec. However, the facilities have been recently renovated and modernized.
And, as you know, wine tastes even better when you get a chance to see how it is made!
| ECELA’s Spanish school in Mendoza is in a restored mansion close to the center of the small, Andean city. Apart from Mendoza’s vineyards, when you learn Spanish in Mendoza, you will also have access outdoor activities such as hiking, rafting and snowboarding. |