Algodon Mansion:
Algodon Mansion’s construction is entering its final stretch, and we are pleased to announce that we are actively on schedule. A “move-in” timetable for our General Manager, Pablo Veloso, and the hotel’s staff has been determined and our contractors are working diligently to ensure that we remain on track for our November 14 opening date. The hotel is currently booked to capacity with reservations for the first month following our launching…
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In addition to serving the finest cognacs, Frank’s Cognac Bar in Algodon Mansion’s lobby will also feature an outstanding wine cellar as well as an exquisite menu of drinks from around the world. Frank’s Cognac Bar merges classic elegance with hip contemporary style, as sophisticated international travelers and savvy Porteños converge here for live music, chic ambiance, and a fashionable see-and-be-seen crowd…
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In keeping with the theme of inspired elegance, and superior comforts and amenities, Algodon Mansion is pleased to announce that we have chosen to carry the distinguished bath products of Cote Bastide, as well as the highly regarded scents and fragrances of Laura Tonatto, to be featured in our luxury suites…
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Algodon Wines:
Anthony Foster has been described as one of the foremost Masters of Wine in the UK, and we are thrilled and honored to have his expertise and valued partnership. Mr. Foster has spent considerable time working with various wine investment groups, and with over thirty-eight years in the wine trade, he is able to offer unparalleled insight, knowledge, and judgment. In 1974, Mr. Foster became a Master of Wine, passing the most arduous four day tasting and theoretical qualification in the industry…
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Although Argentina is more recently known for its Malbec wines, it is important to also note its significant role as South America's leading producer of olive oil and the 4th largest exporter of olives in the world. Argentina's olive oil exports and profits are climbing at record levels, and its higher-end virgin oils are being exported to the United States, Europe, South Africa, Australia, Japan, Canada, and China among others…
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Algodon Wine Estates will be the first wine estate to cultivate truffles in Argentina. This highly specialized industry caters to an exclusively niche market, and will undoubtedly add even more value to our extraordinary and unique development. In mid July, experienced consultants from Trufas del Sur, an Argentine truffle farming development group, visited Algodon Wine Estates to assess our potential for the successful cultivation of truffles…
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Pilgrim Wines, our new Cuyo region distributor and one of the top distributors in Mendoza City, has featured us in Marcelino Wines; arguably the best wine shop in the city. Marcelino Wines is centrally located in Mendoza’s 5th section (quinta seccion) just off Aristides Villanueva Ave., the most exclusive and picturesque residential neighborhood in the city. Algodon Wines are also being featured and sold at the Park Hyatt Mendoza, the city’s best 5-star luxury hotel...
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Algodon Wine Estates:
Algodon Wine Estates offers guests the charming Algodon Villa; a private lodge originally built in 1921 that has been fully restored and refurbished to its original farmhouse design of adobe walls and rustic cane roof. Reminiscent of Argentina’s golden-age, when the romantic wine country of Mendoza was still in its infancy, this nostalgic lodge offers an intimate gallery for private gatherings, as well as three charming suites that feature cozy wood-burning fireplaces…
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Our tennis courts are currently under construction with the goal of being completed by November. In addition to adding a third grass court to the master plan, the tennis center will include nine clay courts, and one hard court. One of the tennis center's principal features will include a Grand Center Court that will accommodate nearly 700 spectators. This tournament court will be constructed several feet below ground level, allowing for unobstructed panoramic views from above…
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At a recent convention in the provinces of Neuquén and Rio Negro, Diego Coll Benegas, (Algodon Wine Estates’ Director of Project Development, Tourism & Hospitality) met with fellow members of Argentina’s Tourism Advisory Committee, as well as several members of government, in order to discuss future plans to unite the wine tourism route of the Cuyo region (which includes Mendoza wineries) with the wine tourism route of Patagonia…
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InvestProperty Group:
Algodon Mansion is nearly 100% occupied for its opening week! Our christening guests are scheduled to stay with us beginning November 14, and I am told by General Manager Pablo Veloso that we’re already receiving daily requests for information regarding our opening and availability from the press, direct clients, and tour operators who wish to start promoting the property. Construction on the hotel is scheduled for completion next month when we expect the keys to be handed over to our operations director at which time we will immediately begin loading in furniture and other finalizing details…
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Investors seeking alternatives to the uncertain U.S. capital and property markets may benefit from investigating property investments in Argentina, according to Scott Mathis, chairman of InvestProperty Group, LLC (IPG). IPG believes that Argentina is today's big opportunity and has produced a whitepaper titled "Argentina Real Estate Investment 2009: Making Sense of the Market and Turning Today's Economic Climate into an Opportunity" which is available for download here. Mr. Mathis is available to share his views on why Argentina may be a smart diversification play for affluent U.S. investors, as well as on the challenges - and solutions - involved in participating...
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