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A Great Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires

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While I was visiting home in the US, I received an invitation to attend a tasting at Anuva Wines.  I had heard of Anuva, and I was excited to get back to Buenos Aires to check it out.

Photo of Anuva wine glass

The tasting was held at a nice boutique hotel in Palermo Hollywood.  I was joined by four other well-dressed ladies from the US who had arrived from Brazil that day. Nothing like a wine tasting after a long travel day.  I’m going to have to remember that.

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What I Liked Most About Anuva

1.  Smaller production wines.

Since fewer bottles are produced, the quality of the wine tends to be higher.  And of course, it’s harder to find the smaller production wines, so a wine tasting like this is how you discover them.

2.  Knowledgeable staff & personal attention.

Sarah, the Tasting Room Manager, did a great job hosting this event.  In addition to being knowledgeable about wine and the specific vineyards these bottles came from, she is also very knowledgeable about the city and made great suggestions for the visitors.  I even learned of some new places in my neighborhood to check out.

I liked that we were all sitting around the same table, so we all could ask questions and learn about the wines.

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3.  Food pairings.

I have attended wine tastings before, but this was my first with food pairings.  Having the food pairing makes you think more about the smells and flavors of the wine.

And well, I like to eat good food.

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The Wines

I usually only write about the wines I like most at a tasting or event, but in this case there was something I really liked about each pairing.  So here are the list of 5 and what I found impressive about each.

Pairing #1

Hom Sparkling White

Food pairing: Crackers topped with an apple, celery, Roquefort, cream cheese mixture.

I do not normally drink sparkling wines because I have rarely tasted one I enjoyed.  Well,  I really enjoyed this one.  It is not too sweet and does not have an oak taste.

Photo of Hom wine

Pairing #2

Carinae 2010 Torrontes

Food pairing: Persicco sorbets.

I am a huge fan of Persicco, so I was very excited to see the sorbets. However, I am not a huge fan of white wines, mainly because I think they are too sweet.  This one smelled sweet, but it was not too sweet at all.

A perfect wine for a summer afternoon.

Photo of Persicco sorbets

Pairing #3

Mairena 2006 Bonarda

Food pairing: Cheeses and fiambres

I wrote about my discovery of Bonarda when I first arrived in Buenos Aires.  This one was very different but very tasty.  It is the first wine I have had that actually smelled like smoked meat and tasted like it too.  Perfect for the food pairing of course.

I liked the story Sarah shared with us about the name and label of this wine.  In Argentina, there is a list of names for children, and the name you choose must be approved.  The family wanted to name their child Mairena, but they were not allowed.  So the name ended up on this wine.

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Pairing #4

San Gimignano 2010 Malbec

Food pairing: Beef empanada

Although I know I liked this wine, I did not take many notes because I was so impressed with the empanada.  I have of course had beef empanadas, but they are all made of ground meat.  This was actually chunks of shredded beef.  Yum!

Pairing #5

Caluna Blend

48% Malbec, 10% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon

Food pairing: Dark chocolate

The moment I smelled this wine, I knew I would love it.  The bouquet was incredible.  A very full-bodied wine with pepper, cassis, coffee, and probably many other intricately layered flavors.

My favorite wine of the evening!

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Anuva’s Offerings

I wish I had known about Anuva on my first trip to Argentina, a 2-week vacation in 2009, because you can actually get their great selection of wines delivered to you in the US.  They ship their wines to a warehouse in the US, so they can do direct-to-consumer shipping from within the US to your door.  They even have a monthly club you can join.

If you are visiting Buenos Aires alone or in a group, this is a great tasting for you to attend.

Start out your evening with some good wine and then walk to one of the many restaurant choices in Palermo.

Click here to book your tasting.

If you live in the US and are looking for some good Argentine wine, check out Anuva’s selection online.  If there is a wine you want to order, I will be happy to sample it for you and let you know what I think 😉

Planning a trip to Buenos Aires?  Check out my City Guide !

I am highlighting Buenos Aires in celebration of the release of my Buenos Aires City Guide published by Indie Travel Media.  I put a lot into this project, and I am proud of the end product.  I love this city, and I want anyone who visits to use this guide to create a unique experience and enjoy the best of Buenos Aires.

 

Comments

  14. I am so jealous of your super swanky wine tasting…that looks like so much fun!!!

    And I do love champagne/sparkling wine, and my flavor of the month is the not as sweet ones, so if I can get some of that in Chile, I’d love to try it.
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  15. The food pairing would be really great – I know all the fancy wine connoisseurs know which type of wine to pair with certain dishes, but I have no idea. Mostly I drink wine after a meal because I don’t like the way it tastes when mingled with food, but if the food was meant to go with it…..
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