How Mendoza, Argentina Became a Rising Wellness Hotspot | Vogue

"A funky track by the Argentine rock band Spaghetti Western was playing as I swirled a glass of the crisp Kung Fu pét-nat—its strawberry and peach notes and citrusy kick setting the tone for an eight-course tasting masterminded by chef Juan Ventureyra at this winery and restaurant by winemaker Matías Riccitelli. Set on the outskirts of Mendoza in Luján de Cuyo, it’s gaining notoriety as the region’s leading natural winery, an otherworldly place where natural cultivation takes precedence in the wine and the food; I was surrounded by fields of organic tomatoes, artichokes, greens, and herbs that showed up beautifully in the dishes. By the sixth course—a skirt steak paired with a fruity malbec—my buzz was blissful and silvery shadows shifted over the towering snowcapped Andes; it was the freshest, most delicious tasting menu I had during my two-week galivant through Argentina." - Michaela Trimble