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Tupungato Winelands Has Already Sold 34 Farms and 12 Plots of Land

Tupungato Winelands Has Already Sold 34 Farms and 12 Plots of Land

The total project covers 120 farms (of an average of 3 hectares) and 150 plots (average: 5,000 square meters), most of them within view of the golf course. The prices start at US$400,000 for the farms (that are already producing at the time of the purchase, with all the infrastructure) and US$ 130,000 for the plots of land.

Sergio Roggerone, “Artist of the Year” in Cuisine&Vins Magazine

Sergio Roggerone, “Artist of the Year” in Cuisine&Vins Magazine

More than 10,000 readers voted the painter from Mendoza in that category. The prestigious magazine emphasized its notable work “Of Virgins, Queens, and Charming Young Women,” that took place in April in the ECA, completely dedicated to the Harvest Festival.

Enrique Pescarmona Estimates that “Argentina Will Continue To Grow”

Enrique Pescarmona Estimates that “Argentina Will Continue To Grow”

The businessman from Mendoza and owner of IMPSA, trusts in that, “in one year, at the most, the world will reactivate itself and we must be prepared.” In this sense, he takes advantage of the opportunity to defend his work and remember that it is necessary for the country to continue investing in the energy production.

Valle de Uco and the Province Promote Tourism

Valle de Uco and the Province Promote Tourism

Mendoza launched a promotion for the summer season in strategic points throughout the country. The investment is for around 450,000 pesos and looks to stimulate internal tourism. In Valle de Uco, the three departments are working together to promote the region.

Beatriz Nofal Indicated That Investment In 2008 Will Round to 22% of the Gross Domestic Product (PBI)

Beatriz Nofal Indicated That Investment In 2008 Will Round to 22% of the Gross Domestic Product (PBI)

The director of the National Agency for Investment Development, from Mendoza, announced the implementation of an insurance or tax subsidy program to stimulate the financing of productive investment.

Wal-Mart already “exports” Mendoza’s Wine to Its Stores in the United States

Wal-Mart already “exports” Mendoza’s Wine to Its Stores in the United States

It will sell Malbec at US$10 a bottle produced by a local winery associated with producers.  The project assures fair prices.

C/temp: Contemporary Art in Mendoza

C/temp: Contemporary Art in Mendoza

The book reunites, through pages illustrated in full color, the work of artists, groups, and events in the local scene. This panorama is analyzed and completed with a profound historical essay and texts of reflection by local authors. In addition, in the form of questionnaires, twelve documents from guest critics and curators are presented. Due to its structure, the reader can approach its content from several different points of departure, drawing different trajectories.

Chañares de la Luna, a Concept of Quality of Life in Tunuyán

Chañares de la Luna, a Concept of Quality of Life in Tunuyán

The leaders of the project are Raymond Scheffer and Pablo Lledó, although the ambitious object is to obtain 400 shareholders (some 70% foreigners) that have benefits such as personalized premium bottles of wine and days of rest in its inn, created specifically for them, without paying for a single night of lodging.

The Tourist Packages for the Dakar Rally Begin at US$ 1,200

The Tourist Packages for the Dakar Rally Begin at US$ 1,200

Ketek Events & Tourism is a wholesale operator in Argentina specialized in the region of Cuyo. Through its area of Individual and Group Trips, it helps to plan trips for foreign visitors or corporate tourists. This time in the face of the interest that the Dakar Rally has awoken, between the 3 and the 18th of January in Argentina and Chile, a series of VIP itineraries to enjoy the race have begun to be promoted.

Four Argentine Wines among the Top 100 of Wine Spectator

Four Argentine Wines among the Top 100 of Wine Spectator

The most influential American publication on consumption included four Argentine wines with more than 90 points, three from Mendoza and one from Salta. Last year only 2 were listed. Here, the complete list.