Argentina: Mendoza For the Curious

Malbec. A type of grape and the wine made from this grape.
www.winepros.org/wine101/grape_profiles/malbec.htm

Nicolás Catena. Founder of the Catena Winery.
www.catenawines.com/eng/winery.html

Bodega. A wine cellar or a wine bar.

Francis Mallman. Renowned chef.
www.ladatco.com/ar-mdz-mallman.htm

Gaucho. The cowboy of the pampas, or grassy expanses of Argentina.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaucho

Pampas. The plains or lowlands of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pampa

Chimichurri. A sauce usually served with Argentinean barbecued meats.
www.globalgourmet.com/destinations/argentina/sauce.html#axzz0vBhgJhhl

Boleadoras or Bolas. A type of throwing device used in southern South America to capture animals.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolas

Inca. A Native American civilization of South America.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inca

Huape. Native American group of South America. Also a common surname and place name in southern South America

Mendocino. A resident of Mendoza.

Mate. A popular hot drink in southern South America and often shared (from the same cup) among friends.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_(beverage)

Bombilla. A straw-like device used to strain and drink mate.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_(beverage)

Guaraní. A Native American people of Southern South America.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guaraní

Patagonia. The southernmost region of South America.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patagonia

Boliche. A dance club.
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=boliche

Tango. A form of music and ballroom dance usually associated with the Buenos Aires area.
www.centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/tango.htm
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tango_(dance)

Salsa. A dance style or fusion of Latin American dances, and the music for this dance.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salsa_(dance)