Salta is one of the most important destinations and a national reference in wine tourism activity. A large number of wineries are visited by national and international tourists throughout the year. High altitude wines conquer provinces and other countries. In this way, new experiences and also challenges appear, such as the search for greater innovation and sustainable production methods.
This time, the cycle The Tribune “Let’s talk about what’s coming” will focus on “wine and tourism”. From today until Sunday, special content will be published in the print edition, web, social networks and audiovisual platforms.
The cycle has a central event, with two conferences and a panel next Thursday, at 6 p.m., at the Salta Convention Center. The director of Oenology of Catena Zapata, Alejandro Vigil, and the director of Viticulture and Oenology of the Peñaflor Group, Marcelo Belmonte, will present there.
Vigil He is an agronomist with master’s degrees in oenology and irrigation. He began his career at INTA and then joined Catena Zapata in 2002. Under his direction, the winery won awards and high scores in prestigious publications. He is known for being the best winemaker in the country.
Vigil, Belmonte, Lávaque, Lafuente, Benegas and Portelli.
Belmonte He studied agronomy at the National University of Cuyo. His passion for wine led him to work with big names in the world industry. He is a specialist in the creation of recognized labels and in the export of Argentine wine. The day will be led and moderated by the journalist specialized in wine and sommelier, Fabricio Portelli, who has worked in various media and published his own magazines. He launched an app in 2017 and produces Winexplorers, the first wine and lifestyle streaming channel.
In addition, there will be a panel called “Experience Generators” in which the winemaker and viticulturist of Bodega Lavaque, Pancho Lavaque, the sommelier of El Baqueano, Gabriela Lafuente and the general manager of Patios de Cafayate and hospitality consultant, Diego Coll Benegas.
Lavaque represents the fifth generation of a family dedicated to wine since 1870 in the Cafayate Valley. He studied viticulture and enology at the University of California. In 2004 he launched the Qara brand. In 2012 he founded Vallisto and in 2022 he revitalized Finca El Recreo.
The fountain He studied at CAVE and advanced at El Celler de Can Roca, in Spain and DOM, in Brazil. Coll Benegas has been in the tourism and hotel sector for more than 20 years. He worked in Food and Beverage in Buenos Aires, Patagonia and the US. In Mendoza he led Algodón Wine Estates.
An exceptional wine region
The convergence of wine and tourism not only enriches the tourist offer, but also promotes responsible practices that respect and preserve our environment. This meeting of industries allows visitors to immerse themselves in the essence of each region, enjoying wine landscapes while learning about local traditions and sustainable production methods.
In Salta, there is an exceptional wine region where the Wine Route runs, with vineyards at more than 3,000 meters. Amazing landscapes and native cuisine add to excellent services and about 30 wineries to visit. Flavors, colors, aromas and contrasts combine a unique experience.
