Overview:
Situated in the middle of 455 hectares of vineyards below the eastern slopes of the Andes, Salentein is a massive, concrete and steel harbinger of the future of Argentine wine. With annual production exceeding 1 million bottles, the winery is known for classical varietals, old vine preservation, and European production methods that yield world-class wines.

The 45 minute tour showcases the award -winning architecture of the magnificent, cross-shaped bodega, which uses a traditional gravity transfer system to allow wine to flow from French stainless steel tanks and wooden vats to the underground oak casks used for aging. The tour ends in the dramatic, low-lit tasting room, where guides pour wines atop a massive marble altar.

The Posada Salentein resort adjoins the winery, offering rooms complete with fireplaces and decks overlooking the surrounding vineyards. Housed in three large cottages, the inn maintains the same ultra-modern, minimalist decor of the winery and includes a pool and several small meeting rooms.

Description:
Type: Large and Modern
Address: Ruta 89 esquina Elías Videla - Los Arboles
Phone: (02622) 42-3550 / 42-9000
Email: visitas(at)bodegasalentein.com
Website: www.bodegasalentein.com
Languages Spoken: Spanish - English (French with prior notice only weekends)
Open days and hours: Monday to Sunday and Holidays 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
Reservations Required: Yes
Special Programs: Lodging at Posada Salentein. Chapel, cultural center, art gallery, theater, restaurant and wine shop currently under construction.
Commercialized Brands: Salentein Primus, Salentein, and Finca El Portillo
Varietals:
Red: Cabernet Sauvignon - Malbec - Merlot - Syrah - Pinot Noir - Tempranillo
White: Chardonnay - Sauvignon Blanc

Recommended Wines:
2001 Salentein Reserve Pinot Noir; Salentein 2002 Malbec.

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