Bodega Tapiz, Mendoza
A Jesuit priest is often credited with planting the first grapevines in Argentina when he crossed over from Chile in the 1550s. But it was French agriculturist Aime Pouget who introduced to Argentina the first modern varieties around 1850. By then, Mendoza and San Juan provinces were already the seat of Argentine wine country
Fincas Patagónicas has developed a unique place: "Bodega Tapiz", where guests stay in a small seven room hotel surrounded by vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, one of the best denominations for Malbec in Argentina . The Bodega also has one of the best restaurants in Mendoza, "Terruño" where the famous chef Max Casa prepares regional and international dishes to pair great wine with great food in a unique atmosphere.
Bodega Tapiz is located in an estate built in 1890 and surrounded by 10 hectares of vineyards. The house was restored preserving its Renaissance-style villa structure and maintaining vintage elements, such as the patio and pinewood floors, the connection with its surroundings and enthralling views of the Andean Range .
A few meters away from the house there is an old winery that produces artisan wines. Bodega Tapiz offers a unique experience in an exclusive site amidst mountains and the taste of good wines.
