We are always excited by new restaurants opening in Mendoza and a new bodega in Tupungato, Atamisque, has opened a beautiful new restaurant featuring locally grown ingredients and river trout from their own nearby river.

Owned by a French family, they are able to mix old world traditions with rustic charm, emblematic of their heritage. This combined with the cutting edge architecture of the ultra modern winery designed by famed Argentine architects Bormida and Yanzon, this property is both picturesque and innovative.

They purchased the property in 1998 and have 70 hectares planted with a winery that has a capacity of 500,000 liters. The winery that is both beautiful in its simplicity and stark for its high tech winemaking technology.

The restaurant contrasts sharply the bodega with old world charm and soft accents. From the entrance, to the details, such as such as cowhide stools and the ubiquitous outdoor parrilla, it is commodious and lovely. The Vines of Mendoza Team was treated to a decadent tasting and luxurious lunch in their beautiful gardens with the soft sounds of fall all around. A lazy breeze, fresh leaves falling, and the golden sunlight hinting at the approach of winter.

We started with a succulent smoked trout with a lightly seasoned olive oil with freshly cracked pepper on mini toasts. This was paired with their sparkling wine, Extreme, which married well with the trout, combining creamy, honey and vanilla notes, with a vibrant acidity.

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