About Michael

Michael is a specialist in wine tourism, graduated from the Wine Institute Mendoza, where he also teaches English for the Wine Industry and Business English. He has been working as a freelance tour guide in Mendoza since 2011 and founded Vintuition Tours in 2015, providing tailor-made tours in Mendoza’s fascinating wine country. Born and raised in Bavaria, Michael converted from supposedly dyed-in-the-wool beer drinker to wine enthusiast, focusing on Argentina’s emblematic varietals Malbec and Torrontés.

Malbec…

…was brought to Argentina by Frenchman Michel Pouget in 1853. He was hired by the government in Mendoza to introduce the grape varieties which were typical for Bordeaux. So, along with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Malbec found its way to a place whose climatic conditions helped the variety thrive in a way that never would […]

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One of the most interesting tasting rooms in Mendoza…

…is the one at the winery Vistalba. It is located underground and has only three constructed walls. Entering the room, you get an unobstructed view of the top layers of soil typical of the region. On a side note, Vistalba is one of the few wineries in Argentina that produces Petit Verdot (of remarkable quality) […]

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October…

…is probably the best month to visit Mendoza. Spring is in full swing and temperatures are not yet as high as in November, December and January. As some wineries require quite some notice to make reservations regarding visits, especially if you are interested in high-end private tours, you might want to think about starting to […]

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Being a Wine Tour Guide…

… is one of the best jobs I can imagine. Meeting interesting people, both guests and knowledgeable people at wineries, visiting beautiful places and tasting fantastic wines…can’t get much better.

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Vintuition Tours

Experience Mendoza and its wines from a different point of view.

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