Chile and Argentina are becoming more and more interesting as producing countries for the UK wine market. We have long known that Chile produces wines that stylistically suit our market and at good value prices and our buying director Emma Roberts introduced many new suppliers after her visit two years ago. Argentina is an emerging producing nation and therefore well worth exploring. Personally I hadn’t visited either for 11 years, and so this year’s trip was a real eye-opener.
Fundamentally Chile is a completely different country today than it was even 5 years ago, let alone 11! Santiago now feels like a modern, bustling international city. I was amazed by how many producers are new, and how many new vineyards in virgin sites have been planted in the last 5-7 years. The really exciting aspect of this is the emergence of regional differences in wines produced. The cooler areas nearer to the coast on the west and the Andes in the east are seeing plantings of Sauvignon and Pinot Noir and other cooler climate varietals. Vineyard areas such as San Antonio and Leyda near the Pacific (which I hadn’t realised is very cold in Chile due to the Humboldt Current) did not even exist a decade ago. Growers are also planting further south in cooler, more marginal areas towards the Antarctic. In more traditional areas producers are moving from the fertile, valley floors to the slopes at higher altitude, where yields are lower, harvests are later, and aromatic expression is more complex. And of course there is Elqui and Limari in the north; 4 hours drive from Santiago towards the start of the Atacama Desert – wonderful growing conditions.
We have also come across new suppliers, organic suppliers, old stalwarts such as Los Vascos doing great things (a tip, try maturing their normal Cabernet for a couple of years – it ages beautifully) so watch this space for next year.
Argentina is a total contrast. The economic troubles the country has experienced since devaluation in 2001 are quite plainly illustrated by the number of ancient cars still on the roads! But boy is its wine industry getting interesting. New plantings in cooler areas like Tupungato are making lovely fragrant Sauvignons, Torrontes, and rich yet unheavy Malbec. Malbec really is a speciality here, reaching new heights (literally in the high altitude vineyards) of richness and sophistication. There are new boutique small production wineries springing up that are making some lovely, handcrafted wines.
The 24 hour trip home (a tip, try to avoid any lengthy waits between connections at Sao Paolo airport – there is nothing to do there!) was well worth it and the visit has proved to be one of the most satisfying for many years.
South America is known for high waterfall, major mineral resources and unique species of animals. Brazil and Argentina are the largest countries of South America. One can get here verities of languages in use like Dutch, Spanish, English, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, etc. South America is very different from other world. Journey to South America may be fabulous as well as frustrating. So, if one is fond of other races, religions and culture then South America is perfect destination for that one. One must remember that South America is a land of samba, smiles, sun and fun. Although, to count the name of south America tourist destination is immensely tough but still few names can be mentioned like Brasillia and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil; Cartagena, Santa Marta and Medellin in Colombia; Mendoza, Cordoba and Buenos Aires in Argentina; Caracas in Venezuela and Punta del Este in Uruguay.
Some of the most popular South America destinations are Iguazu Falls, which is spread between Argentina and Brazil; Cartagena, one of the oldest cities founded by the Spaniards in Columbia; Machu Picchu, a heritage in Peru; Devil’s Island, lush, tropical isles of abundant foliage in French Guiana and many more.
There are some must see sights in south America such as Amazon, Easter Island, Galapagos Archipelago, Lake Titicaca and so on. Amazon is one of the longest river systems in the world. It starts in the highlands of Peru and ends in Atlantic Ocean, exotic sounds-jungle noise, wild animals, primitive Indian tribes and thick vegetation of Amazon attract a lot of tourist from all over world. Easter Island is known for carnival type activities, sports and theatrical presentations. It is also known as Rapa Nui and Isla de Pascua. Pantanal is situated in the basin of river Paraguay and its tributaries. It is huge wilderness region of swamps and marshes. Lake Titicaca is a sacred place according to Incan mythology. Charles Darwin made Galpagos Archipelago famous. Its research station conducts research on marine and terrestrial conservation. Research center is also famous for restoring tortoise dynasty, monitoring green sea turtles and sustainable tourism.
Nowadays, there are various online tourism guides which can avail you multiple destinations in South America in one package. So, this is right time to explore South America and experience a new dynamic world. One can get five star luxury hotels to cheap and budget hotels in South America. These hotels can offer discount on rack rate to students and senior citizens. Some of them may offer all details of the concerning destination as must see sights, transportation, culture, weather, etc. Even, most suitable time for the journey also may be available there which use to be perfectly based upon your needs and affordability. For instance, if one is planning South American trip with romantic mind then perfect weather condition detail can help you. If you are planning for educational trip then details of universities and cheap accommodation in proximity may be available on the pioneer tourism site.
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