San Rafael Farms : Finca Los Alamos
Originally a fortified ranch built in 1830, it now serves as an exclusive inn. It has a style which maintains the traditional way of life. This ranch, the family who owns it, and the owner have been a source of inspiration for many writers and painters who have left their legacy of original works of art which are displayed throughout the grounds. The spacious rooms are decorated with paintings and tapestries which transport you to a world of magic. The rooms have been kept as they were built, with adobe walls, colonial furniture, and fireplaces. Today, the fifth generation of Aldao Bombal hosts their guests with the same warmth. You can enjoy barbecues overlooking the vines, aperitifs at the swimming pool, and candle lit dinners in the main dining room.
The Labyrinth
In the Finca tha Alamos the most remarkable labyrinth is being grown in homage to Jorge Luis Borges: seven thousand bushes of Buxus Sempervirens cover a surface of almost two hectares, forming a gigantic open book with winding paths that draw the name of the writer, his preferred symbols and the initials of María Kodama. This is the largest labyrinth in America.
The Vineyards
When Domingo Bombal Ugarte buys finca Los Alamos he begins the transformation of the farmer estancia into an estate dedicated to viniculture. As of 1830 he produces wine with grapes from his own vineyards. His descedants employ 72 hectares to grow four varieties of red grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Syrah, and of white grapes: Chardonnay ant Pinot Loire, and today they are counted among the main premium grape producers in San Rafael. The grapes of The Alamos are hand Harvested, respeting the right moment for each of the varieties to produce the best possible wines.
- Address: San Rafael
- City: San Rafael, Mendoza
- Telephone: 011-4-3727160
- Rooms: 9
- Floors: 0
- Check in: 9:30
- Check out: 11
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