A number of people visiting Argentina don't have the time or money to venture much further afield than Buenos Aires, and therefore aren't able to attend some of the country's top wineries. However, this doesn't mean not being able to sample the country's best wines. The best way to experience and gain a better understanding of Argentinian wines to attend a wine tasting in Buenos Aires, where a few places have opened their doors to enable tourists to try wines from all over the country. Two examples are Anuva Wines and Lo de Joaquin Alberdi, for which we have provided details of below.

Anuva Wines

Anuva Wines is the perfect option for those looking to sample quality Argentinian wines but who aren't able to visit Mendoza or any of the other wine-producing regions of Argentina. They offer tastings and provide guests with details of each wine, as well as giving an overview on the Argentine wine industry. Below we have listed five reasons to visit Anuva Wines:
  1. The tastings are both educational and fun.
  2. They are held in English but the staff are bilingual, so you can request for them to speak in Spanish too.
  3. You will have the chance to try wines from boutique wineries across the country, which you wouldn't find in most shops.
  4. You'll receive traditional Argentine tapas, which is paired with each wine.
  5. You can sample up to five different wines and refills are available.
[caption id="attachment_2835" align="aligncenter" width="540"]The tasting room at Anuva Wines / source The tasting room at Anuva Wines / source[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2836" align="aligncenter" width="540"]One of the boutique wines available to sample at Anuva Wines / source One of the boutique wines available to sample at Anuva Wines / source[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2837" align="aligncenter" width="540"]Anuva Wines provide delicious tapas to accompany the wines / source Anuva Wines provide delicious tapas to accompany the wines / source[/caption]

Lo de Joaquin Alberdi

Located in the heart of trendy Palermo, Lo de Joaquin Alberdi is a delightful old home-turned-shop which focuses on different wineries or varietals, and is therefore ideal if you want to try all the wines from one particular winery. The owner welcomes tourists and locals to the shop every Thursday, when wine tastings take place in a quaint little space with large comfortable chairs. As well as its beautiful setting, there are several other reasons to attend a wine tasting at Lo de Joaquin Alberdi:
  1. The guides and sommeliers are bilingual.
  2. You'll receive three samples of the finest Argentinian wines.
  3. You'll be given provided with varied selection of cheeses and jams to accompany the wines.
  4. The team are helpful and happy to recommend a suitable bottle from their extensive catalogue of wineries.
[caption id="attachment_2838" align="aligncenter" width="540"]The beautiful old building of Lo de Joaquin Alberdi / source The beautiful old building of Lo de Joaquin Alberdi / source[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2840" align="aligncenter" width="540"]The intimate tasting room in Lo de Joaquin Alberdi / source The intimate tasting room in Lo de Joaquin Alberdi / source[/caption]

Visit our website for more information on wine tasting in Buenos Aires, or to book a wine tasting at Anuva Wines or Lo de Joaquin Alberdi. 

By Camilla Day