Argentina, By the Glass

This two-hour wine tasting and tapas pairing in Buenos Aires provides an opportunity to sample the best of Argentina’s diverse wine regions — without setting foot outside of the capital! The experience plays out as a guided tasting of five wines selected by your sommelier host, Bertie. These are chosen for their variety; naturally there will be a chance to sample one of Mendoza's world-famous Malbecs, but you will also taste crisp white wines from northern Argentina's high-altitude vineyards. Each wine is paired with a homemade local tapa crafted by Aby, an Argentine chef, designed to enhance the flavors of the wine. Hosted in a private tasting room in Palermo Hollywood, the experience offers the intimacy of a family home — something impossible to find in a restaurant. As an afternoon experience, it is ideal for digesting a morning of sightseeing before embarking on the city's famous nightlife. It includes generous refills, engaging storytelling, and authentic Argentine hospitality.

Designed and dual-hosted by a sommelier and chef couple, this experience offers a relaxed setting for deepening your understanding of Argentine wine and its production, away from a commercial environment. Think of it as a culinary discovery trip through Argentina, where every sip and bite reflects a distinct terroir and tradition. The tasting allows you to explore regional wines without leaving Buenos Aires — ideal for travelers unable to include Mendoza in their itinerary, and equally valuable as preparation for visiting wine country later. Bertie’s engaging, knowledgeable storytelling helps clarify which regions and styles resonate with you and why. The session unfolds as an intimate, conversational experience that encourages curiosity and exploration. You taste widely, ask freely, and leave with a clearer sense of what you enjoy — and where in Argentina it comes from.

Bertie, an English Sommelier, and Aby, an Argentine chef, are a Buenos Aires-based couple dedicated to sharing food, wine, and excellent company. Aby has been cooking traditional Argentine food since she was a child — helping at family gatherings — and Bertie has worked as a professional sommelier since 2008. The couple met by chance in Rio de Janeiro in 2014. What began as conversations about flavors and cultures soon grew into a partnership rooted in curiosity and hospitality. Since 2016, they’ve been running wine discovery and cooking classes together, creating meaningful experiences that celebrate regional traditions, local producers, and the joy of exploring Argentina one glass at a time. The couple have established an intimate tasting room in Palermo Hollywood, and offer their wine flights and meals shared around a big table - the Argentine way!

An appetite for stories and a passion for excellent wine. *Notify Bertie of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Most diets (including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free) can be accommodated with prior notice.