The Wines and Cultures of
South America’s Southern Cone
Talks and Tastings by Rico Paul Vallejos
Culture, language, and wine
After studying cultural anthropology and sociolinguistics in Europe (and tasting wines while there), Argentina-born Rico's life became all about language and culture, both personally and professionally.
An educator and communicator at heart, he is a sought-after keynote speaker, a Certified Trainer with the Hispanic Wealth Project, and a Certified Translator by the American Translators Association. He's also an award-winning advertising copywriter.
As a wine enthusiast, he specializes in South American wines, with a focus on wines from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. He has toured the wine regions and visited dozens of vineyards in the three countries numerous times, visits the region every year, and loves sharing the lovely wines he experiences there.
SAMPLE AGENDA
1. Welcome pour. Rico shares on South America's Southern Cone: geography, languages, and cultures.
2. Second pour, and more on the wines of South America.
3. Third pour, and a little Conversational Spanish.
4. Fourth pour, more on cultures, languages, and wines.
5. More pours, more Conversational Spanish, and Q&A. The conversation continues in English, Spanish, and Spanglish.
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— Deborah L.
“Rico's entertaining presentation made the wines even more enjoyable!”
— Kim T.
“I had never heard about some of those wines, but now they are among my favorite go-to reds!”
— John L.
“These carefully curated South American wines are not only delicious but also a bargain, offering significantly more value than their price points suggest..”
— Tim B.
“Thanks to Rico's tasting event, we now have a favorite summer white!”
— Susan R.
“The Latin American wine tasting was very enjoyable and interesting. Our friends loved Rico's wine selection and his knowledge of Latin American vineyards.”
— R. Cal.