Faraón Winery Wine Museum

National route No.188 and Calle 10 [10th Street]
Los Compartos Tel. 02625-422725
Schedule visit by telephone.

This wine began operating in 1920. The wine still preserves the first fermentation tanks that set a landmark in the history of wineries in 1940. Eight years later, the cooling system was inaugurated. Engineer Anselmo Cremaschi was the person in charge of developing the whole project. He was also extremely interested in Egyptian civilization and had replicas built of Egyptian sculptures such as that of King Rames II as well as hieroglyphics recounting the history of wine made by the sculptor Antonio Pagés. The wines were originally called "Faraón" (Pharaoh). The building that harbors the museum comprises six rooms and two basements. Exhibits include oak wine vats made in France and sundry old-fashioned machines used in the wine industry that were donated by local winery owners.

General Alvear
The city of General Alvear lies 323km. away from the city of Mendoza and 1,050m. above sea level. It can be reached down national routes No.40 and 143.