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Imagine a dry landscape, burnt by the sun, surrounded by mountains, a red and dry soil and beyond, the snowy summit of the Cordillera, a natural barrier protecting the country.

Following the long and hot road, we can see the vineyards, hard to access: surrounded by barbed wire, lined by trees and bushes.

Leaving the main road, we follow a narrow path full of potholes and barking dogs to reach the bodegas, passing through small villages, totally deserted in the middle of the day and waking up after nightfall.

Imagine some hamlets with dusty roads, a nice square in the centre, the shadow of high trees, a miracle of freshness for those who want to stroll or sit for a while on one of the benches. Around the square, magnificent colonial buildings and colourful churches.


Imagine outdated but delightful hotels, patios decked out with flowers, a black and white tiling. Long corridors and a breakfast served in the old dining room. A worn carpet, ancient wallpapers, the charming atmosphere of an ancient building which, even old, keeps all the details of their past magnificence.

During the day, visits, and at night, a restaurant: a nice place owned by a family where we can have dinner like "at home". We discuss, ask questions, order food. Almost no choice on the wine list? No problem, we are fine with a small glass of wine.


What a surprise when the food arrives with a bottle of the owner's favourite wine, not listed on the wine list: the owner has taken it from his personal cellar. We smile and thank, taste and share. Impossible to pay for the wine when we ask for the bill: the favourite wine is offered… what an elegant way of sharing tastes!