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Cooking Class and Wine Sensory Analysis

We will try wines whose quality we will appreciate subjecting it to our senses : sight, taste , smell and touch. It is meet and compare , as well as describe and prosecute.

We arrived at the place of our visit, Bodega Familia Zuccardi , Altus Winery in Valle de Uco, or Postales del Plata in Mendoza , there will participate in a class of Introduction to Sensory Analysis of Wines , guided by a specialist.

 

Then we head to a local restaurant , where we will participate in the cooking class , and we develop our own course guided by a true gourmet . The chef will teach participants a couple of hours crafting some of the regional cuisine and each person will have a place to work and all necessary materials.

In this beautiful setting, enjoy the prepared menu, accompanied by house wines . At the end we take the pleasure to have met some of the secrets of Argentinian wine and cuisine.

 

Fundador

The differentials of Blue Tree Hotels Fundador are its appreciation of the culture of Patagonia, its unique style and its privileged location. It is located in the well-known neighborhood Paris-Londres, in the downtown area, close to the main tourist and cultural attractions of Santiago. The hotel has comfortable rooms, a spacious events area and a full infrastructure for leisure, business and social and corporate events.[:pt-br]La valorización de la cultura patagónica, el estilo propio y la localización privilegiada son diferenciales del Blue Tree Hotels Fundador. En el conocido barrio París-Londres, en la región central, próximo a los principales atractivos turísticos y culturales de Santiago. El hotel dispone de confortables habitaciones, amplia área de eventos y una infraestructura completa para ocio, negocios y eventos sociales o corporativos.

Fasano

Located on Avenida Vieira Souto, in the heart of Ipanema Beach, the long awaited Hotel Fasano Río de Janeiro combines the sophistication of Rio’s most coveted address with modernity and efficiency in design and service. Everything has been thought out to reverberate the glorious Bossa Nova era, when Ipanema was blossoming into the most charming neighborhood of Rio. The hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers and offers the latest technology in its accommodations and meeting rooms.

Guests can experience Fasano’s gastronomic legacy at the elegant Fasano al Mare restaurant and enjoy signature cocktails and light meals at the ‘sceney’ Baretto-Londra. The breathtaking view from the rooftop swimming pool overlooks the beach and constitutes an attraction in and of itself.

The hotel is walking distance from the prime Shopping district of Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana, located in the upscale gastronomic Area of Rio’s most sophisticated neighborhood.

Isla Victoria y Bosque de Arrayanes

Duration: full day

This excursion may begin in Bariloche o Pañuelo Port, on the Llao Llao peninsula. After sailing 30 minutes, you arrive at Anchorena Port on Victoria island. From there you can wander about various trails. On board again, the ship sails northwest towards Quetrihué Port where you will see the world famous Bosque de Arrayanes (myrtle wood), which is absolutely unique and harbors centenary trees. This wood has been declared intangible area and a natural monument. The excursion ends upon return to Pañuelo Port or Bariloche.

Lunch and National Park fee are not included.

 

Victoria Island & Arrayanes Wood

Duration: full day

This excursion may begin in Bariloche o Pañuelo Port, on the Llao Llao peninsula. After sailing 30 minutes, you arrive at Anchorena Port on Victoria island. From there you can wander about various trails. On board again, the ship sails northwest towards Quetrihué Port where you will see the world famous Bosque de Arrayanes (myrtle wood), which is absolutely unique and harbors centenary trees. This wood has been declared intangible area and a natural monument. The excursion ends upon return to Pañuelo Port or Bariloche.

Lunch and National Park fee are not included.

 

Fundador

The differentials of Blue Tree Hotels Fundador are its appreciation of the culture of Patagonia, its unique style and its privileged location. It is located in the well-known neighborhood Paris-Londres, in the downtown area, close to the main tourist and cultural attractions of Santiago. The hotel has comfortable rooms, a spacious events area and a full infrastructure for leisure, business and social and corporate events.

Full day wine experience

Enjoy the pleasure of visiting one of the best oenological areas in Argentina. Accompany us to discover its terroir guided by experts. The tourist may have the opportunity to taste different wines and visiting vineyards to understand the culture of this region.

Our day: Early in the morning we will meet the oenologist who will accompany us throughout the tour. We will depart to Mendoza’s agricultural oasis and visit two wineries, of wine’s circuit; there we will enjoy a wine tasting session.

At noon we will have lunch, during which we will begin to familiarize ourselves with the local’s wines, and its elaboration process.

After that we will participate in an introductory lecture, in which our oenologist will explain us the technique of wine tasting, wine production techniques, the importance of the cork in the bottle and the correct way to handle a glass in order to taste wine.

In the evening we will visit other winery and enjoy a wine tasting session.

 

The passenger may choose 2 or 4 wineries of following options:

 

Option 1: La Rural, Finca Flichman, CarinaE, Tempus Alba, Reyter, Viña el Cerno, López, Tapaus, Tierras Altas, lunch at Familia Zuccardi.

 

Option 2: Dolium, Nieto Senetiner, Fabre Montmayou, Chandon, Norton, Carmelo Patti, Septima, Renacer, Catena Zapata, lunch at Ruca Malen.

 

Option 3: Cavas de Weinert, Alta Vista, Lagarde, Tapiz, Viña Amalia, Familia Barberis, Luigi Bosca, Viniterra. Lunch at Hacienda del Plata or Cava de Cano

Catedral Hill

Duración: medio día

Duration: half day

Its name originated in the similarity of its summit with the towers of gothic cathedrals. Catedral Hill is a first-class ski and winter sports resort.

The tour begins along Ezequiel Bustillo Ave. heading towards the Llao Llao. When you reach Playa Bonita, you turn left and ride along until you reach the statue of Our Lady of the Snow where you turn right. After leaving behind a salmon farm (pisciculture), you will be at the foothill of this ski resort where that the necessary infrastructure needed for skiing. From the base there are various ski lifts that take the visitor to the different ski runs.

Return to Bariloche along the same road.

Lifts not included.