Nestled in the courtyard of the InterContinental Buenos Aires, the first urban vineyard in Latin America is taking shape just three blocks from Plaza de Mayo. Around a hundred vines, including Malbec, Pinot Noir, and Torrontés, mark the beginning of an ambitious enotourism project, redefining the wine experience in Argentina within the walls of a five-star hotel.
“This urban vineyard is not only unique due to its location but also because of its vision—creating a terroir where it was once unthinkable,” said Eduardo Tuite, founder of Bodega Gamboa. In partnership with the InterContinental Buenos Aires, the winery is pioneering the idea of bringing wine culture to unconventional spaces. “Just as Bodega Gamboa in Campana selects singular soils for elegant and expressive wines, this new urban setting follows the same philosophy—expanding wine experiences into extraordinary new territories,” Tuite added.
Ezequiel Rodríguez, F&B and Entertainment Manager at the hotel, sees the initiative as a milestone. “This marks a significant moment for our city’s history and hospitality industry, especially as the InterContinental Buenos Aires celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. We are committed to providing guests and visitors with memorable experiences, including tastings, paired dinners, special events, concerts, and even harvest celebrations.”
The vineyard is expected to welcome the public in September, with wines vinified in amphorae and designated for charitable purposes. “The bottles produced will be part of an exclusive batch, auctioned to support NGOs and foundations,” Rodríguez confirmed.
With this initiative, Bodega Gamboa and the InterContinental Buenos Aires are placing Argentina at the forefront of the global trend in urban vineyards, a movement already present in cities like Paris, London, and New York but never before seen in Latin America.
“Our motto is ‘unique terroirs,’ and with that in mind, we’ve planted Buenos Aires’ first urban vineyard—set within a historical and emblematic part of the city,” Tuite concluded. Since founding Bodega Gamboa in Campana, he has been reshaping Buenos Aires’ relationship with the world of wine.
