The fascinating end of the world - Argentina

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About Argentina

The full name of Argentina is the Republic of Argentina (Spanish: República Argentina)

It is located in South America A federal government with a presidential system in the south consisting of 23 provinces and the federal capital (Buenos Aires), it borders Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and other countries, and faces the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast.

Argentina has a land area of ??2,780,400 square kilometers, ranking eighth in the world and the second largest country in Latin America, second only to Brazil.

The word Argentina originates from Latin, which not only refers to silver in a specific sense, but also means "currency" and "wealth". Although this vast land does not produce silver, it does have fertile soil, lush grasslands, and a good climate. This has made Argentina the "granary and meat bank of the world" and wealth is rolling in.

The Argentine flag is rectangular, with a length-to-width ratio of about 5:3. It consists of three parallel and equal horizontal rectangles of light blue, white, and light blue from top to bottom. In the middle of the white rectangle is a " May Sun”.

The sun itself resembles a human face, which is the pattern of the first coin issued by Argentina. There are 32 straight and curved rays of light distributed at equal distances along the circumference of the sun's body.

Light blue symbolizes justice, white symbolizes faith, purity, integrity and nobility, and the "Sun of May" symbolizes freedom and dawn.

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Tango

The gorgeous, elegant, passionate "Tango" dance originated from Boca in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. The district is regarded as the quintessence of Argentina by Argentines and has its own name, Milonga.

It is a comprehensive art form that integrates music, dance, singing and poetry. Its prototype originated from the strong and powerful solo dance of Argentine herder men. In the process of formation, it was mainly influenced by the dance of black Africans. .

Tango was mainly influenced by the Andalusian "Tangillo" song and dance brought by Spanish sailors around 1850.

Secondly, there is the influence of black African music. The use of a large number of fast-paced syncopations in tango music is a manifestation of this influence.

Tango music and improvised lyrics were completely cheerful, cheerful, funny and witty at the end of the last century and the beginning of this century.

Since most of the lyricists are descendants of immigrants, both the content of the lyrics and the large number of foreign slang used in the lyrics reflect the influence of foreign culture.

The Argentinian attitude towards tango is somewhat similar to the Chinese attitude towards Peking Opera - older people are overjoyed, but young people stay away from it.

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The Beauty of Argentina

The Iguazu Falls in South America is one of the five largest waterfalls in the world. The waterfall is located on the border of Argentina and Brazil.

In 1934, Argentina established a 670-square-kilometer national park in the Iguazu Falls area.

Iguazu Falls originates from the Iguazu River in Brazil. Before it merges into the Paraná River, the water gradually slows down. At the border between Argentina and Brazil, the river is 1,500 meters wide, like a lake.

The water flows forward and suddenly encounters a canyon, forming a spectacular semi-circular waterfall group with a total width of 3000 to 4000 meters and an average drop of 87 meters.

In 1982, Iguazu Falls was listed as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO.

Argentina Glacier National Park is located in southern Argentina. There are 47 glaciers originating from the Patagonian Icefield in the park. Among them, the Perito Moreno Glacier is directly accessible and close to humans. One of the few glaciers to be viewed from a distance.

This is a glacial lake located in the Santa Cruz Province in southern Argentina. It covers an area of ??1,427 square kilometers. It is surrounded by snow-capped peaks on the lakeside and has lush forests at the foot of the mountain. The scenery is charming. It has dozens of glacial lakes extending down from the mountain. The lake is world-famous for its glacial landscape and is one of Argentina's most fascinating tourist attractions.

Argentina’s famous ski center is located in Nahuel Huapi National Park in the west of Rio Negro Province. From June to September every year, when Europe and the United States are in the middle of summer, there is heavy snow and silver. Decorated in plain clothes, it has become a natural ski resort, and a large number of European and American ski enthusiasts flock to it.

An iconic building in Argentina, it is also one of the largest and busiest opera halls in the world.

Ushuaia is known as the "End of the World". It is the southernmost city in the world. It is a unique and beautiful small city, built on the mountains and facing the sea. It is the farthest place from us except Antarctica where ordinary people can live and live normally.

Argentina’s famous tourist city is located on the south bank of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Rio Negro Province. The city is built at the foothills of Mount Otto, with an altitude of 790 meters. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers and has extremely beautiful scenery.

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina.

The Presidential Palace of the Democratic Republic of Argentina is the seat of the Argentine President and his subordinates. It is the highest administrative command center of the Argentine country and one of the most historically significant buildings in Argentina.

Because its exterior walls are painted pink, it is called the "Rose Palace".

The Athenian Bookstore is a world-renowned bookstore and was once selected as the second most beautiful bookstore in the world by The Guardian.

Boca District is located in the coastal area of ??Buenos Aires. It was once inhabited by Italian immigrants and is home to the most colorful houses in the city.

Argentina's best football team "Boca Juniors" is also stationed here.

The Obelisk of Buenos Aires is the landmark of Buenos Aires. It is located in the Plaza del Rey at the intersection of Corrientes Avenue and July 9th Avenue. Built in 1936 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Buenos Aires, the monument is 67.5 meters high and its base area is 49 square meters.

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Argentinian Food

Argentines generally like to eat European-style Western food, with beef, sheep, and pork as their favorite foods. Their favorite drinks are tea and wine.

Yerba mate is a plant of the genus Ilex in the Ilex family. It is native to the subtropical areas of South America and is known as the "Argentine national treasure" and "green gold".

Argentina’s Choripán is a street snack. Freshly grilled hot pork or beef sausages are cut in the middle, then sandwiched in bread, and served with auxiliary ingredients and sauces. A Choripán is just as delicious. Done.

Sausage can be used whole or cut in half lengthwise, in which case it is called mariposa (butterfly).

Empanada is a pastry popular in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.

The word "empanada" comes from the Spanish and Portuguese verb "empanar," which means to wrap, and as its name suggests, it is a food in which fillings are wrapped into bread.

Asado is a very popular dish in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, and Colombia.

In these countries, asado is a traditional dish consisting of beef and various other meats, cooked on a barbecue or over an open fire.

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Argentinian Wine

Argentina is one of the important wine-producing regions in South America. The history of winemaking can be traced back about 450 years. In the second half of the 19th century, With the influx of European immigrants, vines were planted near the Andes.

With the opening of the railway to the seaport, grape branches were brought from Chile to Santiago del Estero in northern Argentina and cultivated in Mendoza Province, Argentina in 1557 The history of wine begins at this time.

Argentina’s dry climate and abundant sunshine allow it to produce very ripe and healthy grapes.

Most of the vineyards are located close to the Andes, in irrigated oases that were once deserts.

Currently, Argentina is the fifth largest wine-producing country in the world.

Main grape varieties

Like Chile, Argentina is also a paradise for international grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, etc. In addition, The following grape varieties are very distinctive in Argentina.

Malbec is the star of Argentina. The grape does not perform well in Bordeaux, but it performs very well in hot Argentina. It can produce full-bodied, ripe wines with black fruit and spice flavors.

Bonarda is the second most cultivated grape variety in Argentina. However, as a variety with distinctive characteristics, it has not yet realized its potential on a wider scale. Recently, it has been mainly concentrated in eastern Mendoza. Park, which has received rave reviews for its vastly improved quality and heavy investment.

Torontes is a unique white grape variety in Argentina. The history of this grape is very complicated, and its origin has not yet been fully explained.

Its aroma is fragrant, very close to Muscat.

Main Grape-Producing Areas

Argentina’s wine-producing areas are located between 22° and 42° south latitude.

It stretches over 2,400 kilometers from the foothills of the Andes, from the provinces of Salta to Rio Negro, with a variety of climates and soils, making each region a unique land.

Mendoza is the largest and most famous production area in Argentina, accounting for more than 70% of Argentina’s output. Close to the Upper Mendoza River in the Andes Mountains is the core production area of ??Mendoza. Almost all famous wineries are located here, and the Malbec here is mainly known for its strong and rich flavor.

There are 160,000 hectares of vineyards here. Although it is controversial, it is almost the largest wine-producing area in the world. The vineyards are in a real desert climate, with the huge Andes Mountains to the west and the vast expanse to the east. The pampas protect it from rainfall.

Two factors give this region vitality and produce high-quality grapes:

First, snowmelt water from the mountains

Second, the high altitude

High altitude causes the overall temperature to drop, the temperature difference between day and night to increase, and the sunlight to increase, which also creates the typical characteristics of Mendoza wine.

Located near Bolivia, Salta is Argentina’s northernmost wine region and has proven to be one of the most interesting regions in Argentina.

The Torontes mentioned above is the main grape variety in this production area, and Argentina's oldest winery is located here.

With an area three times the size of Belgium and a sparse population, Catamarca is one of the most remote wine-producing regions in the world.

It is estimated that Catamarca has 2,600 hectares of vineyard land, mostly at an altitude of about 2,000 meters, and there are more than a dozen wineries.

The region has an arid climate, which means that most of the production areas are free of bird and insect pests and are organic.

La Rioja is the third largest wine-producing region in Argentina, with 8,000 hectares of grape planting land and an annual wine production of 8 million liters.

Most of the grapes here are used to make cheap bulk wine.

San Juan Province is located in the north of Mendoza, about a 2-hour drive from Mendoza. It is the second most important production area in Argentina, accounting for about 15% of the entire Argentina. This area consists of three Made up of a cross-valley with an altitude of 650 to 1,400 meters, the climate here is hotter and drier than that of Mendoza, so it is not surprising that the quality of the Syrah here is high.

It is well deserved to be called the best Shiraz producing area in Argentina and has high hopes.

Neuquén can be regarded as the newest wine-producing region in the world and the only new wine-producing region in the 21st century. There are only six or seven high-tech wineries here, and the vines are only a few years old. The vineyard is located in the southern part of Neuquén province, with a cool climate. The main wine grape varieties are Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Merlot and Torrontes.

Rionegro houses some of Europe's superstar brands, notably its Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Malbec and Merlot. Located at about 200-250 meters above sea level, the cool climate comes from latitude rather than altitude. This area has a history of a hundred years and is the origin of many old vines.

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Bodega Dante Robino

Bodega Dante Robino is located in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. Lujan de Cuyo) area, now managed by La familia Squassini family.

Dante Winery is a family business with more than 90 years of winemaking experience. They have a passionate winemaking team dedicated to developing and creating the highest quality sparkling wine.

The Squasny family adheres to the winemaking philosophy passed down from generation to generation. On the premise of pursuing and respecting the terroir, combined with the traditional winemaking technology of the family-run winery, they produce wines that are deeply loved by consumers. .

The grape varieties used in winemaking at Dante Winery come from the Maipo Valley and the Uco Valley. Both wine-producing areas enjoy superior geographical environments, whether in terms of temperature, altitude, or soil type. , are conducive to the cultivation of excellent grape varieties and lay a solid foundation for the first step of winemaking.

The vineyard adopts modern management techniques to ensure the quality of the grapes.

Dante Winery strictly follows GMP and HACCP regulations when producing wine to achieve the purpose of preventing and controlling risks.

The winery mainly uses Argentina’s most representative grape variety - Malbec to make wine, including Novecento Sparkling Wine and Dante Robino series. The wines are quite popular.

Dante Winery has won many awards at the Argentina Wine Grand Prix and other competitions.

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How far is it?

Ranging shows that the distance from Beijing to Buenos Aires is nearly 20,000 kilometers.

Don’t ask me why the ranging line is curved, because the earth is round.

For us, Argentina is indeed on the other side of the world. It takes at least 24 hours to reach it by plane, which is the ultimate dream of travelers.

If this distance is too far for you

How about frying a piece of Argentinian steak on a leisurely evening

A glass of Argentinian red wine

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