Distilling Experience + Asado Argentino ( Prepare your own Spirit + Secrets of Argentinian Asado)
Certainly! Here's a plan for your day:
- Pick Up Guests: Start by arranging transportation to pick up you and your guests from your accommodation in Mendoza.
- Visit Espiritu Zorro Distillery: After a warm welcome and meeting your tutor you will have a glance at the micro-distillery. Then we will invite you to the Tasting Cave, Espiritu Zorro lab, where you’ll start by looking into a whole range of botanicals and, with as much guidance as you need, you’ll design the recipe and prepare the ingredients for your own spirit. Finally, enjoy a drink prepared with the spirit you have just distilled with some local snacks
- Complete Argentine Asado: After the Distillery, return to Finca Terrada for the main event: a complete Argentine asado. Watch as the skilled grill masters prepare an assortment of mouthwatering meats over an open flame
, including beef ribs, chorizo sausages, and morcilla (blood sausage). While the meats are grilling, enjoy some appetizers like empanadas and provoleta (grilled provolone cheese) paired with a selection of local cheeses and olives.
- Enjoy Great Wine: Throughout the asado, make sure to complement the delicious food with excellent Argentine wines. Choose from a variety of reds and whites, including renowned Malbecs and Torrontés, to enhance the flavors of the meal. Let the wine flow as you savor each bite of the perfectly cooked meats and enjoy the company of your guests.
- Relax and Unwind: After indulging in the feast, take some time to relax and soak in the beautiful surroundings of Finca Terrada. Perhaps take a leisurely stroll through the vineyards or simply sit back and enjoy the tranquil ambiance. Reflect on the day's experiences and relish in the memories created with friends and loved ones.
Overall, combining a visit to Espiritu Zorro Distillery with a complete Argentine asado at Finca Terrada promises to be an unforgettable culinary journey, celebrating the best of Mendoza's wine and cuisine.