Mendoza is a popular stopover between Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile.

也是阿根廷首都布宜諾斯艾利斯和 智利首都聖地牙哥之間的熱門轉機點

Labeled as the “Eden of the Andes”, this green city is bursting with flavor.

它有著「安地斯山伊甸園」之美稱 綠意盎然且風味絕倫，值得細細品味

Mendoza is “The Land of Sun and Good Wine”.

門多薩為「陽光和美酒之地」的代名詞

The Andean city represents what Argentineans do best:

這座安地斯山城將阿根廷人 「盡情享受美好生活」的哲學

enjoying the good life.

發揮得淋漓盡致

Here, the glass is always half full and this optimism is palpable when you explore Mendoza.

在這裡，您絕對看不到空的酒杯 隨著您深入探索門多薩，此一樂觀進取精神也益發顯著

Set on a dry, sun-kissed plateau in the foothills of the Andes,

這座盆地城市位於安地斯山的山腳 氣候乾燥且陽光普照

the city sprouted from an ancient network of irrigation channels

辛勤的瓦爾佩印地安人 於此挖掘了

dug by the indigenous Huarpe people

縱橫交錯的灌溉渠道

to water their crops with the snowmelt from the peaks.

引入山峰的融雪 來灌溉其農作物

When the Spanish arrived in the mid-sixteenth century,

在西班牙人於 16 世紀中葉 抵達此處後

they adopted these “acequias”

便運用這些引水道

to establish Argentina’s first vineyards.

打造出阿根廷的首座葡萄園

In doing so, they planted the seed of Mendoza’s future

此舉為門多薩的未來播下了種子

as one of the world's Great Capitals of Wine.

使其得以成為全球知名的葡萄酒產區之一

Like a vine that is lovingly cultivated,

而當地的葡萄酒產業

the region's wine industry is thriving.

也如同精心栽種的葡萄藤般日益茁壯

Because the conditions in these mountains are so perfect,

此一山城的氣候得天獨厚，相當適合栽種葡萄 正因如此

Mendoza’s vineyards produce about three-quarters of the country's wine.

在阿根廷全國的葡萄酒中，有四分之三 皆出產自門多薩

Set in a historic homestead in the original wine-growing region of Mendoza,

Bodega Lagarde 餐廳位於 門多薩古老葡萄酒產地的農場內

Bodega Lagarde is as traditional as it gets,

歷史極為悠久

Follow your nose to the smoking parrilla on the patio to enjoy a mouthwatering feast.

只要依循香氣前往露臺上熊熊燃燒的烤架 即可享受令人食指大動的美味佳餚

Pair each course with a different drop for unexpected bursts of flavor.

每道菜皆搭配不同的葡萄酒 在您口中譜出獨具風味的動人協奏曲

Those with sophisticated palates can also book a private wine tasting session at Catena Zapata,

如果您是擁有過人味蕾的品酒好手，也可預約 Catena Zapata 酒莊的私人品酒課程

run by the descendants of a pioneering winegrower from Italy.

由義大利葡萄酒釀造先驅的後裔 為您授課

The vineyards in its fertile valleys are not the only reason why Mendoza is nicknamed

坐擁富饒的鄉間葡萄園 並不是門多薩搏得「安地斯山伊甸園」美稱的

“The Eden of the Andes.”

唯一理由

The city’s sunny climate and abundance of shady parks round out its flavors.

陽光普照的氣候與眾多綠意盎然的公園 是此美譽的另一重要推手

The most generous park of all is Parque General San Martín,

在所有公園當中 又以市中心西部的

just west of the city center.

聖馬丁將軍公園最具規模

This massive urban green space is big enough to drive

這座佔地廣闊的都市綠地空間 不僅寬敞到可駕車馳騁其中

and even row through.

甚至還能來趟划船遊覽之旅

Adorning El Cerro de la Gloria,

公園內的光榮山上

the park’s glorious hill, is the national monument for the Army of the Andes.

設有國家紀念碑 用以紀念在戰役中犧牲的安地斯軍隊

Scenes depict how General San Martín and his troops first liberated Argentina

當中刻畫出聖馬丁將軍 於 19 世紀初期

in the early nineteenth century and then crossed the mountains from here

帶領軍隊解放阿根廷 以及隨後穿越山脈

to also liberate Chile and Peru.

解放智利和秘魯的場景

In the heart of the city center,

而座落於市中心中央的

the Teatro Independencia also serves as a grand memorial

獨立廣場也設有一座 巨大的紀念碑

to the country’s War of Independence from Spain.

以紀念該國的西班牙獨立戰爭

Don’t miss the sculpture under the beautiful dome of the nearby Espacio Contemporáneo de Arte,

此外，前身為銀行的 現代藝術美術館就在附近

which is housed in a former bank.

其精美圓頂下方的雕塑也不容錯過

This well-lit art space stands in stark contrast to the underground modern art museum,

這個明亮耀眼的空間 與地底下的現代藝術博物館城形成了強烈對比

which features acclaimed South American and European artists

當中展示了南美洲和 歐洲藝術家的多項傑出作品

and is located right under the central terrace of Plaza Independencia.

而且所在之地正位於 獨立廣場中央平台的正下方

This pocket of green is the central point of five leafy squares

這個綠意盎然的空間 同時也是市區內

that are dotted around the downtown area.

五座綠地廣場的中心點

Nearby Plaza General San Martín features the general’s horseback statue,

鄰近的聖馬丁將軍廣場豎立著 在馬背上英姿煥發的將軍雕像

while the Plaza España features an Iberian fountain,

而西班牙廣場 則設有一座伊比利風格噴泉

Andalusian benches and Maiolica murals,

安達魯西亞風格長椅，與馬賽克鑲嵌圖案

which all symbolize the restored relations between Argentina and Spain.

盡皆展現阿根廷與西班牙之間 日益修復的關係

Just four blocks away is the Plaza Italia,

而在四條街之外，即為義大利廣場

with its Romanesque stonework and sculpture.

展示羅馬風格的石雕作品和雕像

It’s a tribute to the social influence of the province’s Italian community.

旨在向當地義大利社群 所發揮的社會影響力致敬

When you explore this South American city it’s clear that the people of Mendoza

在您探索這座南美洲城市之際 勢必不難發現門多薩人

live their lives with gusto and know how to have a good time.

不僅將藝術與生活融合 更懂得如何享受人生

So, why don’t you join them on a bustling café terrace along the boulevard at night.

因此，當夜幕低垂之際 何不前往道路兩旁的咖啡館露臺與之同樂

Like a good wine,

門多薩的精神

the spirited city of Mendoza has aged beautifully

正如同美酒一般，自播種於安地斯山腳下那一刻起

since first sprouting from the foothills of the Andes

便隨著時間推移 而逐漸熟成

and has matured into a full-bodied blend with a hint of elegance.

不僅越陳越香 更融合了圓潤典雅的風味

Come and get a taste of Mendoza’s zest for life

歡迎造訪門多薩 透過多元且令人著迷的生活元素

by uncorking the city’s intoxicating ingredients which, all combined,

感受當地充沛勃發的生命力 並由此領會這些成分

make Mendoza into what it is today:

如何催化發酵出今日的

The Eden of the Andes.

「安地斯山伊甸園」