The Winning wines Pedestrian Street is an event in which the winners and selected wines of the Vinandino and Malbec al Mundo contests are tasted, open to the public and takes place in a recreational multi-space in which takes place the pedestrian Wine: the Virgen del Carmen de Cuyo, between July 9 and Av. San Martin. The event takes place during the month of October, presenting the winning wines of the two major awards competitions held during September.
More than thirty wineries accompany the meeting, and in addition to tasting different varietals marida the proposal with gastronomic stands offering empanadas, paella, piadinas and adding vegetarian food to popular demand. The tastings are guided by specialists from the National Institute of Viticulture (INV) and the event also has a social cause, allocating the proceeds from the sale of drinks for social action associations.
As for the artistic interventions have style flash mobs and include tango, dance, live DJs and more. In the edition of 2015 they involved more than 600 labels, and there was a turnout of 2,500 people per day during the two full days long event. In addition to all activities, a space for tributes to prominent personalities of the wine industry is also allowed.
The event is part of the program for responsible wine consumption, so a space is generated advice and exchanges on the subject. In addition, combined with the pedestrian activities such as “Wine and Astronomy“, held at the Terrace Mirador Municipality (to little steps from the pedestrian) and highlights the origins of wine, culture, mythology and biodynamic winegrowing in a context that combines wine with astro.
