Vines grow in Mendoza, Argentina, producing grapes that are stomped into vintages recognized among the world’s most quaffable.
Great wine, thick steaks, dramatic landscapes, brilliant weather, friendly people who enjoy nothing better than sitting around an open fire drinking the fruit of their vines, sharing their asado, and indulging in the lost art of conversation…
You could say—and, indeed, I would—that Mendoza is the good life defined.
Argentina is one-third the size of the United States… with but 13% the population… and 16 million of the country’s total 47 million live in and around Buenos Aires.
That makes for a lot of wide-open spaces in the rest of the country… including in Mendoza.
My first visit to Mendoza, more than a decade ago, we drove from Buenos Aires. From the Paris of South America you head west into the Cuyo region across the desert park of San Luis and finally into Mendoza.
This is the heart of Argentine wine country. Argentina makes about one-half of all the wine produced annually in South America; 70% of Argentine wine comes from Mendoza. The region hides more than 150,000 hectares of vineyards and more than 500 wineries… all with the towering white-capped Andean mountains as the backdrop.
You almost feel the hillsides before they appear… then dramatically spread before you are the vineyards that have put Argentine wine on the map… bordered by the formidable Andes. Seeing the scene for the first time makes an impact, and once you’ve seen this landscape you don’t forget it.
This is desert country. How then is it also one of the world’s best growing spots? That’s thanks to a system of canals dating back to pre-Columbian times. The elaborate network distributes snowmelt from the mountains creating a lush oasis. That technology combines with the altitude, the rich soil, and the 3,000 hours of sunshine each year to produce world-class grapes, Malbec the prize.
My host for that first visit was longtime friend Steve Rosburg. Steve is a native Porteño and a hotelier best known for his internationally acclaimed Fierro Hotel in Buenos Aires’ Palermo Hollywood neighborhood.
Steve is also a viticulturist and a sommelier with long experience growing grapes in Valle de Uco. When he saw how impressed Lief and I were with Mendoza in general and with his operations in particular, he invited us to participate. We became his very minor partners.
Our grapes are used to make BenMarco Malbec, Salentein Reserva Chardonnay, and my personal favorite Chandon Sparkling Rose, to name a few.
Now Steve is combining his experience in the hotel trade with his love of life among the vines. His focus is a 1,000-acre vineyard.
The location is special. You’re just 90 minutes from Mendoza City, the provincial capital, with wide, leafy avenues, bustling plazas, and cosmopolitan restaurants. Mendoza City also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, quality healthcare, and an international airport.
At the same time, you’re at home in an unspoiled nature-lover’s playground. You could fill your days horse riding and biking along forest trails and into the mountains… whitewater rafting and fishing… or skiing in nearby resorts.
This part of Argentina is also a tourist mecca sought out globally for luxury weddings, wellness and culinary retreats, and vineyard tours. The place has immeasurable appeal to anyone looking to enjoy a taste of the good life.
Tourism is booming in Steve’s Valle de Uco… up 51% since 2018.
These are well-heeled tourists. Rooms in high-end hotels nearby charge from $680 to as much as $1,500 a night.
Steve has a plan for converting all that into turn-key profits.
His vision is a resort community. He’s building one-bedroom units with a starting price tag of $175,000. That’s not a condo but a small standalone property with your own outdoor space and hot tub. Larger properties are also available, including three-bedrooms with your own pool.
This is early-in pricing for Live And Invest Overseas readers only. Inventory is limited but includes three already completed units that are ready to rent, meaning quick income.
Your home will be delivered fully furnished, a benefit worth thousands of dollars… and as an owner you will enjoy full access to all resort amenities, including two swimming pools, tennis and padel courts, and bike tracks.
In addition, as you might expect, there is a fine-dining restaurant and an impressive wine cellar.
Steve is a consummate host. He recently invited 7 Michelin chefs, 100 wineries, and over 1,400 people to his vineyard resort for a Food And Wine Festival. The event was voted The Best Wine Experience at the Wine Explorers Awards 2025. That’s like the Oscars for the wine-making world in Argentina.
Steve’s also been awarded the gold medal for Best Accommodation in The Best Of Wine Capitals for the Mendoza area.
I don’t want to brag on him too much… only to make the point that Steve knows food and wine. He and his team have the connections and the know-how to put his vineyard resort front and center as an in-demand hotspot for tourists and food and wine lovers around the world.
In other words, the rental upside for this private vineyard resort is big.
Pre-1990 was the last time you could have bought a home in Napa that comes close to what’s on offer here for less than $200,000. And that’s the comparison to draw. This is like getting in on Napa four decades ago.
You can find out more by reaching out here.
Until next time,
Founding Publisher, Overseas Opportunity Letter
