Places - Day 1
Casa David Wine and Horses
Located on a 50-hectare estate, Casa David Wine & Horses, represents a magnificent property which integrate nature, mountains, horses and wines, in a high end estate.
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Celebrating the Wine Culture
Wine for a New World, is the moto of the Annual Conference of the Great Wine Capitals, event that will take place from October 29 th to November 4 th in Mendoza.
The world has had to find new ways to carry human and commercial relations forward. Inserted in this new context, Mendoza in the heart of the Andes Mountain range, with its imposing nature, invites the members of the Great Wine Capitals and all interested people to think and contribute with ideas to promote wine tourism in a sustainable way.
Come to Mendoza! With its blue sky, the highest peak of the American continent, nature all around, vineyards, wineries, restaurants and world renowned hotels, it opens its doors, proud of being a member of the prestigious network of the Great Wine Capitals.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 2022- Arrivals and Registration
| 09:00 am to 04:00 pm Registration and Accreditation at the Sheraton hotel | |
| Executive Committee | GWC Delegates & Business Delegates |
| 1:00 pm Transfer to Carlos Alonso Museum, Mansión Stoppel 01:15 pm to 02:15 pm Lunch 02:15 pm to 04:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting 04:30 pm Transfer to the official hotels 05:30 pm Transfer from hotels Sunset experience 06:10 pm Sunset Experience CASA DAVID – Wine & Horses 09:30 pmReturn to the official hotels. | Wine Tour, visit to some of the Best Of Mendoza’s Wine Tourism winners 12:40 pmBus transfer to Bodega Casarena 01:15 to 05:00 pm Bodega Casarena, a landmark in the identity of Luján de Cuyo. Committed with a sustainable way of working and following the values and commitment with the ecosystem 05:00 pm Transfer to Sunset Experience. 05:30 pm Sunset Experience CASA DAVID – Wine & Horses 09:30 pm Return to the official hotels |
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2022
| Executive Committee Civic Tour | GWC Delegates | Business Delegates |
| 08:45 am Transfer from Sheraton Hotel and Nh Cordillera Hotel to the Governor House. 09:00 am to 09:30 am Meeting of the Executive Committee and local authorities at the Government House. 09:40 am Transfer from Government House to Sheraton Hotel 10:00 am to 10:45 am Welcome Opening Ceremony. Official Authorities. 11:00 am Transfer from Sheraton Hotel to Cipolletti Dam. Excursion to Mendoza River basin with lunch. It changed the history of the irrigation in Mendoza and the creation of the Oasis. Presentation of Water Governance in Mendoza and its importance in the desert. 11:40 pm Visit to Cipolletti Dam, built in 1880, with its net of irrigation system. 01:10 pmTransfer from Cipolletti Dam to Bodega Durigutti 01:30 pm Arrival in Bodega Durigutti at Cinco Suelos Cocina by chef Patricia Courtois Visit at Bodega Durigutti Family Winemakers – Finca Victoria. Two brothers from Mendoza with the same philosophy will show us the irrigation system at their farm. Concept of social sustainability and inclusion. 05:00 pm Return to the hotels. | 09:30 am Walking transfer to the Opening Ceremony venue – Sheraton Hotel 10:00 am to 10:45 am Welcome Opening Ceremony. Official Authorities 10:45 am Bus transfer from Sheraton Hotel to Carlos Alonso Museum. 11:00 am to 01:00 pm GWC Working Groups sessions: 1 – Membership. Low Level. Room 1 2 – Activities & Partnerships Committee. Low Level. Room 2 3 – Internal Collaborations Committee. Building B. 1st Floor 4 – Branding & Communication Committee. Building B. 2nd Floor 01:15 pm to 02:15 pm Lunch at Carlos Alonso Museum, Mansión Stoppel. 02:30 pm to 05:30 pm Working Session. 05:30 pm Bus Transfer from Carlos Alonso Museum to Official Hotels (Sheraton, Raices Aconcagua, Royal Princess) | 09:30 am Walking transfer to the Opening Ceremony venue – Sheraton Hotel 10:00 am to 10:45 am Welcome Opening Ceremony Welcome. 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Tour of Mendoza City Oasis Excursion, at the foot of the Andes Mountains 01:30 pm Lunch at Cinco Suelos Cocina by chef Patricia Courtois Visit at Bodega Durigutti Family Winemakers – Finca Victoria. Two brothers from Mendoza with the same philosophy will show us the irrigation system at their farm. Concept of social sustainability and inclusion. 05:00 pm Return to hotels. |
| All delegates 08:15 pm Bus transfer from Hotels to Finca El Paraíso, Bodega Luigi Bosca- Familia Arizu 09:00 pm Arrival in Finca El Paraíso, Bodega Luigi Bosca. Bodega – Familia Arizu 09:15 pm Four-Hands Dinner by chefs from Mendoza. Patricia Roggerone and Pablo del Rio Folklore Night. 11:30 pm Return to hotels. |
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2022
| Executive Committee | GWC Delegates & Business Delegates |
| 09:00 am Transfer to Bodega López. 09:30 am to 12:00 pm Working Session in a private room at a Bodegas López. | Wine and Olive Road, Maipú 09:30 am to 10:30 am Visit to Huertana (former Fruta Roja Gourmet) delicatessen, canned fruit, collaboration concept among neighbours in the purchase of raw material and the insertion of women from the area. Cherry harvest techniques. 10:45 am to 11:00 am Transfer to Olive Factory Laur and Acetaia Millán. 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Visit to Olive Factory Laur, (EVOO World Ranking) nominated as the number one olive oil producer in the world and Acetaia Millán. |
| All delegates 01:00 pm Lunch at Rincón López Restaurant. 03:30 pm to 05:30 pm Networking at Bodegas López Topics: Wine Tourism, Geology, Identity, Heritage, Health, Aesthetics, Nature, Culture and Astronomy. 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm Plenary Session at auditorium López 06:35 pm Return to hotels. 08:10 pm Transfer to International Wine Tasting. 08:30 pm to 11:30 pm International Wine Tasting with regional cuisine at Casa Malbec. Wine & Food by Mendocino chefs. 11:30 pm Return to hotels |
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 2022
| All delegates Technical Tours (Select your tour!) |
| 09:00 am Departures from official hotels 1 – Impressive Winery Architecture: Bodega Catena Zapata, Bodega Andeluna and Bodega Diamandes. 2 – Road of the Water, the life of Mendoza River Oasis: Irrigation System in Bodega Vistalba, Wellness activity. Route 82, going up the Mendoza River, Cacheuta Hot Springs, Potrerillos Dam. Potrerillo Hotel with lunch. Wellness activity. |
| Free evening |
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2022
| All delegates 09:00 am Transfers from Sheraton and NH Cordillera Hotel to Ángel Bustelo Auditorium. Walking from Raices Aconcagua and Royal Princess to Ángel Bustelo Auditorium. |
| Conferences: 09:30 am to 10:00 am New Trends in Wine Consumption. Armando Maria Corsi – Associate Professor of Wine Business. Adelaide Business School. 10:05 am to 10:35 am Landscape of Wine and Wine Tourism. Arch. Eliana Bórmida. 10:40 am to 11:10 am Culture Experience, Music in the Vinyards. Espacio Monteviejo, Valle de Uco. Winerock. Enol. Marcelo Pelleriti. 11:15 am to 12:00 pm Innovative Experience. Sing Language in Wine Tourism. Lic Analía Videla, Founder and Director of Wine Institute. Mariana Martinez, Asociación de Sordos de Mendoza. and Lic. Gabriela Nafissi, Art and Culture Director at Monteviejo Winery. 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm Brunch 01:30 pm to 02:10 pm Water policies and challenges in Mendoza. Ing Sergio Marinelli, Head of the General Department of Irrigation. Presentation of the Water and Women Program, Dra. Marcela Andino, Advisor of Cabinet and María Teresa Badui, Chief de Cabinet of the Irrigation Department. 02:15 pm to 03:15 pm Round table of GWC representatives sharing best practices in facing climate change challenges in their city / wine region 03:15 pm to 04:00 pm Trends for the recovery of Tourism and Cooperative Work from North to South America. Gustavo Santos, UNWT Regional Director for the Americas. 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm Closing Ceremony |
| 04:35 pm Transfer to Sheraton and Nh Cordillera. 07:00 pm Transfer from hotels to Bodega Los Toneles. 08:00 pm Local Awards Ceremony. Gala Dinner and International Awards Ceremony – Bodega Los Toneles. Return to Hotels at scheduled transfers. |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2022
| Check out Suggestions for post Annual Conference circuits Thanks for visiting Mendoza! |
Some of the destinations you will discover...
Some of the destinations they discovered
Day 1 - Sunday, October 30
Places - Day 1
Casarena Winery, Guardian of the Luján de Cuyo Terroir
This wine project is located at the heart of Perdriel district, just 20 minutes away from the City of Mendoza.
Places - Day 1
Wine Routes of Luján de Cuyo, the Malbec Land Luján de Cuyo
This is one of the main wine tourism regions in the world and all its experiences are connected with a generous geography, extensive natural landscapes and a unique historical and cultural identity, which give shape to the Land of Malbec.
Places - Day 1
Carlos Alonso Museum
Carlos Alonso Museum, a mansion with history for the Mendoza culture
Day 2 - Monday, October 31
Places - Day 2
City Tour City of Mendoza, the desert turned into an oasis
The City of Mendoza is considered as one of the most important in Argentine.
Places - Day 2
Luigi Bosca Winery-Arizu Family
Connecting the past, the present and the future, four generations of Arizu express 120 years of excellence
Places - Day 2
Durigutti, Family Winemakers
The Durigutti winery is located in the heart of Luján de Cuyo, precisely in the Las Compuertas district.
Places - Day 2
Mendoza River Basin, vital resource distribution system
The history of the province of Mendoza has always been linked to the use of water.
Places - Day 2
Government House Mendoza, seat of the Executive Power
Monumental and imposing buildings inaugurated in 1951, the Government House and the Palace of Justice…
Day 3 – Tuesday, November 1
Places - Day 3
Acetaia Millán, the only southern hemisphere company certified by Modena
Certified by the Balsamic Vinegar Consortium of Modena, began operating in 2013.
Places - Day 3
Huertana, delicacies made as our grandmothers did
Huertana is a family business dedicated to the elaboration of gourmet products in an artisan way and without chemical preservatives.
Places - Day 3
Wine and Olive Road Maipú
The district of Maipú is considered the cradle of wine and the olive tree of Mendoza.
Places - Day 3
Casa Malbec, a true Mendoza experience
At Casa Malbec, Mendoza is shown to the world through wine, art, gastronomy, wine history and its iconic figures.
Places - Day 3
Bodegas López, 120 years of history
Since its foundation in 1898, Bodegas López represents an exceptional case within the Argentine wine industry since today it continues in the hands of the founding family.
Day 4 – Wednesday, November 2
Places - Day 4
Hotel Potrerillos, a Mendoza icon of mountain hotels
The history of the Gran Hotel Potrerillos dates back to 1940 when its construction began.
Places - Day 4
Potrerillos Dam
The Potrerillos Reservoir, inaugurated at the end of 2001, regulates the flow of the Mendoza River, forming a large greenish-turquoise mirror that captivates the eyes and sensations.
Places - Day 4
Bodega Vistalba, four generations dedicated to viticulture
It was founded in Mendoza in 2003 by Carlos Pulenta, the third generation of a traditional winery family.
Places - Day 4
Diamandes, co-producer of the prestigious Clos de los Siete
100km away from the City of Mendoza, Bodega Diamandes is located in the heart of the Uco Valley.
Places - Day 4
Andeluna, reflection of the soil and land of the Uco Valley
Built in 2005, the winery respects and enhances the architecture and materials of the area,
Places - Day 4
Catena Zapata, history of Argentine wine
The vision of its owners is to produce intense and unforgettable wines,
Places - Day 4
Casa Naoki, a memorable experience in a natural setting
Casa Naoki is the exclusive guest house of Dartley Family Wines, located in the “Yeso” area in Luján de Cuyo.
Day 5 – Thursday, November 3
Places - Day 5
Bodega Los Toneles, an urban winery
Located in the department of Guaymallén, near downtown of Mendoza,
Places - Day 5
Angel Bustelo Auditorium
The Congress and Exhibition Center and Ángel Bustelo auditorium are essential in offering meetings, a type of tourism that is very well positioned in Mendoza.