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Torrontes, Tannat, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. one guessed the correct answer, our guide managed a
While all were all tasty, the crisp Torrontes rose was feat that would have impressed Houdini: Limb by limb
just the ticket for these thirsty travelers on a warm day. he squeezed his body through the hole into the barrel
With wine glasses in hand, we move to the winery’s and then out, with not much effort. In bygone days, he
Petit Wine Museum made up of over 300 pieces of explained, children entered the empty barrels to clean
equipment and tools used to make wine in the valley in them. The only problem was that the youngsters often
the last 150 years. Giant oak and carob fermentation passed out from inhaling alcohol fumes inside the
barrels lined one wall. Our driver guide quizzed us about tanks, so vineyard staff tied ropes around them so they
the small hole low on the side of each barrel. When no could be pulled to safety.

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