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PIEDRA INFINITA CUISINE

The restaurant “Piedra Infinita” opened its doors in March 2016. Located in Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, in front of the majestic Andes mountain range.

In this unique mountain and vineyard setting, you can enjoy a 4-course menu made with regional ingredients, featuring a delicate gourmet expression paired with wines of Zuccardi Valle de Uco.

Open Monday through Sunday from 12:30 to 3pm for lunch service. Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. for dinner service.

Reservations required ahead.

The restaurant can seat up to 50 places.

TOURS AND TASTINGS

Visitors can experience our winery and vineyards, discovering the particular characteristics of the soils and terroir that give identity to our wines.

Tourism: open Monday through Sunday.

Times for tours and tastings: 09:30 am – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm.

All programs are to be reserved in advance.

Menú de 9 pasos

Loin tartar, grapes from our vineyard and carob slabs., peach soup, fresh fruit, maipú goat mascarpone cheese and picual olive oil., cuartirolo ravioli with smoked eggplants in a clay oven, tomato water and fresh organic tomatoes from colonia las rosas., grilled los chacayes trout, smoked bell peppers, almond garlic and lemon foam. mendoza tortitas in the clay oven., pickled malargüe chivito with tupungato pistachios, zucchini carpaccio, lemon powder and mint emulsion., grilled steak with jarilla chimichurri, mashed potatoes, crispy onions, maipú preserves and organic green salad., mountain infusion, selection of 4 varieties of herbs from the area arrayán del cabo, thyme, carqueja and pennyroyal., strawberries from vista flores, sabayon from solería., white polenta with seasonal fruit baked in a clay oven, cream., menu and wine pairing option 1:, price: ars 179.000 per person.

• Polígonos del Valle de Uco, San Pablo ALBARIÑO
• Polígonos del Valle de Uco, Tupungato SEMILLON
• Polígonos del Valle de Uco, San Pablo MALBEC
• Tito Zuccardi-Aluvional Los Chacayes
• Malamado Viognier

MENU AND WINE PAIRING OPTION 2:

Price: ars 220 .800 per person.

• Zuccardi Blanc de Blancs
• Aluvional Paraje Altamira-Aluvional Gualtallary
• Malamado SOLERIA

MENU AND WINE PAIRING OPTION 3:

Price: ars 317 .000 per person.

• Emma BONARDA
• Finca Piedra Infinita-Finca Los Membrillos

MENU AND WINE PAIRING OPTION 4:

Price: ars 465.000 per person.

• Q Chardonnay 2004
• Q Chardonnay 2014
• Emma Zuccardi 2011
• Emma Zuccardi 2014
• Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
• Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

MENU AND WINE PAIRING OPTION 5:

Price: ars 1.075.500 per person.

• Aluvional La Consulta 2009
• Aluvional La Consulta 2010
• Aluvional La Consulta 2011
• Aluvional Paraje Altamira 2011
• Aluvional La Consulta 2012
• Aluvional Paraje Altamira 2012
• Finca Canal Uco 2012

*The prices above include a tour of the winery, but do not include wine tasting. You can choose a tasting below:

Private tour, price: ars 44.000 per person.

*IT DOES NOT INCLUDE WINE TASTING. CHECK MENU.

MINOR MENU (FROM 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD)

Price: ars 34.500 per person, minor visits (from 5 to 12 years old), price: ars 13.000 per person, tasting menu, lugar y gente tasting.

For us, wine is place and it is people. We seek that our wines express the place where we grow, but also that they speak of the history and perspective of those who make them. In this tasting, we taste wines from some of the most emblematic wine-producing towns in the Uco Valley, to then focus on the wines that tell the story of our family.

Price: Ars 59.000 per person

Parajes y fincas tasting.

Our local wines come from sectors with their own unique identity within a broader wine-growing area. Through the wines that make up this tasting, we delve into different landscapes, soils and climates, with Malbec as the vehicle. In each of our estate wines, all the grapes come from a single vineyard. We look for the wine to faithfully express the uniqueness of each one of them.

Price: Ars 113.000 per person

– All tastings include a visit to the Zuccardi Valle de Uco Winery. – Prices can be modified at any moment without prior notice. Applicable up to 12 people. More than 12, please request a quote.

VISIT HOURS

From Monday to Sunday 9.30 h 11.00 h 12.30 h 15.30 h

LUNCH From Monday to Sunday 12.30 h a 15.00 h. DINNER Only thursday, Friday and Saturday from October to April 20.00 h. *19.00 h tour previous to dinner

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Over three generations the Zuccardi family has gone on to become one of the most prominent wine families in Argentina , now focused on fine wines in Uco. The striking winery has been designed to home no less than 200 concrete amphoras in which separate vinifications for single blocks of vines take place.

The Zuccardi winery in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, is a glowing symbol of how far this Argentine wine family has come since its foundation in 1963 by Alberto Zuccardi. Today it is focused on making precise, terroir-driven wines with a particular focus on Malbec but a diverse portfolio ranging from Bonarda to Semillon.

Check out our interview with Sebastian Zuccardi from the vineyards of Altamira

Full interview online here, about zuccardi winery.

Alberto Zuccardi planted the first vineyards in the east of Mendoza, and the family grew into one of the most important wine-producing companies in Argentina under father José Alberto Zuccardi who saw the creation of the popular Santa Julia brand among other labels in the portfolio.

The story now continues with grandson Sebastian Zuccardi who is one of the most forward-thinking winemakers in Argentina and this winery showcases all the developments of the Zuccardi brand which is now focused on premium-end wines from the Uco Valley.

Keeping a precise expression of terroir is all part of winemaker Seba Zuccardi’s philosophy and is reflected in their austere, focused and precise wines — whether from San Pablo, Gualtallary or the Paraje Altamira vineyard surrounding the winery.

Piedra Infinita is the name of the home estate, because of the infinite stones ( piedras ) that were found there, and it is also the name of their popular restaurant that overlooks the vines. 

More on Zuccardi’s Bodega Santa Julia in Eastern Mendoza

About the Zuccardi vineyards

Piedra infinita vineyard.

Located in the heart of the alluvial plain of the Tunuyán River, this vineyard expresses the characteristic diversity of the chalky soils of Paraje Altamira.

The vineyard was planted in 2009 and has 42 hectares. The grape varieties planted include Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Bonarda and Tempranillo.

CANAL UCO VINEYARD

This vineyard is located on lands that have been cultivated for more than eighty years and irrigated with waters from the Uco Channel, in the northern part of Paraje Altamira.

The vineyard was planted in 2007 and has 57 hectares. The grape varieties planted include Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ancellotta and Caladoc.

LOS MEMBRILLOS VINEYARD

This vineyard has 37 hectares and is located at the east end of Paraje Altamira. The grape varieties grown here are Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Semillon.

LAS CUCHILLAS VINEYARD

Las Cuchillas is a true mountain vineyard as it is located on the alluvial fan of the Las Tunas River and just 600 meters from the first ridges of the Andes. The vineyard has 40 hectares and grows Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Bonarda, Chardonnay, Verdejo, Albariño, Semillon and Riesling.

LAS CERRILLADAS VINEYARD

The alluvial soils of the Las Tunas River include various calcareous materials, such as gravel and caliche, which are clearly expressed in the Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay grapevines.

AGUA DE LAS JARILLADAS VINEYARD

This vineyard is named for the stream that flows from the Jaboncillo hills toward the Peral hills. The rows of vines are laid out between water courses with native vegetation. It grows Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay.

About Zuccardi wines

ZUCCARDI SERIE A AND SERIE Q

Both Serie A and Serie Q are considered regional wines and are an accessible introduction to Zuccardi’s wines. Within the Serie A line, there is a Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Torrontés and Chardonnay-Viognier and the Serie Q includes a Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

The Polígonos line looks to reflect the regions where the wines come from: Paraje Altamira, San Pablo, Gualtallary and Tupungato. The focus is on single varietals, including Malbec and Cabernet Franc, from different terroirs.

ZUCCARDI CONCRETO

Zuccardi Concreto is a Malbec wine which has solely been vinified in concrete without any oak influence. It was a landmark wine in Argentina when it had a big commercial release, and reflects the growing tendency of Zuccardi to focus on pure fruit expression in the wines.

JOSE ZUCCARDI – EMMA ZUCCARDI – TITO ZUCCARDI

These family wines are made in ode to different members of the family. Emma is a Bonarda wine, Jose is a Malbec-dominant blend and Tito is a blend with Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Ancellotta.

ZUCCARDI FÓSIL

This is Zuccardi’s top level Chardonnay wine which shows a very fresh and focused style from San Pablo.

ZUCCARDI ALUVIONAL

This range of seductive red wines reflects each individual vineyard or soil type. They are very expressive and appealing wines, each with a different character depending on the vineyard. Well worth exploring to geek out on soil types!

ZUCCARDI FINCA PIEDRA INFINITA – FINCA CANAL UCO – FINCA LOS MEMBRILLOS

These Finca wines are very much focused on expressing the identity and personality of a specific vineyard or a parcel within a vineyard. These are the most iconic wines of Zuccardi and wines which will age well for a long time.

About the winemaker, Sebastián Zuccardi

Sebastián Zuccardi is one of Argentina’s leading winemakers of the new generation. He is the third generation of the family and leads the team of agricultural engineers and enologists at Zuccardi, while also overseeing Santa Julia.

On his initiative, the winery has had a research and development area since 2008, dedicated to studying the terroir and the diverse variables that affect wine quality. His goal is “not to strive for perfect wines, but wines that express the place, the region.”

Visiting Zuccardi

The beautiful winery of Zuccardi has been awarded as the Best Vineyard in the World by Top 50 Best Vineyards in the World . It is a striking winery to visit with impressive architecture and beautiful mountain views.

Zuccardi is open for tours and tastings six days a week at 09:30 am, 11:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm.

You can email the winery at [email protected] to book your visit

PIEDRA INFINITA RESTAURANT

One of the most popular restaurants in the Uco Valley, Piedra Infinita overlooks the vines and offers a four-course meal made with regional produce and delicate gourmet food paired with Zuccardi wines.

It is open from Tuesday through Sunday, from 12:30 – 3:00 pm, and some evenings in the summer. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

Tasting notes

Prizes and Awards

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What to Do in Zuccardi Valle de Uco, the World’s Best Winery and Vineyard

Opened its doors six years ago in mendoza, and it was awarded half of that time by the world's best vineyard as the best winery in the world. what to do there keep on reading..

For the third time in a row, the World's Best Vineyard recognised the famous Argentinian winery, Zuccardi Valle de Uco, as the best winery in the world. The Mendoza wine paradise was awarded by a jury of 600 experts, who selected the winners from more than 1,500 establishments.

What did they base their choice on? Obviously, on wine quality: Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal 2018 (one of its Malbec wines) achieved 100 Parker points, which is the highest possible score in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate magazine. Other factors are also taken into consideration though, such as gastronomy, route, accessibility, setting, service, reputation, and landscape. And what a majestic landscape are endless green vineyards beneath the Andes Mountains range, aren’t they?

On the top ten list, the Albiceleste flag appears once again with Catena Zapata in seventh place. But this is not all, Argentinian names are present all throughout the top 50: Trapiche winery is in 18th place; El Enemigo winery is in 24th place; Colomé winery, from Salta, is in 35th place; and SuperUco winery is in 42nd place. There are six wineries from the End of the World country among the world’s top fifty list.

As we already know, Argentina is a generous country. And if the best wine experience is at home, we are going to share it with no hesitation. Zuccard Valle de Uco winery is open and offers activities for all the senses: some options can be tasting the flavours of its cuisine paired with the world’s best wines; admiring the landscape view; and photographing the remarkable and modern architecture of its winery.

Guided Tours and Tastings at the Winery

There are plenty of choices for visiting the winery and tasting wines in the meantime. One option, for only around 10 dollars, is to tour the building that, whether while tasting a glass of wine or not, has an immense charm, and it is also the simplest way to do it.

Piedra Infinita was inaugurated in 2016 by architect Fernando Raganato and, as its name in Spanish suggests, pays homage to and symbolises the nature of the surrounding landscape. Its design also won a distinction the same year they opened; the winery received the Gold Award for the world’s best architecture and landscaping by Best of Wine Tourism. It respects Mendoza's environment, coexisting perfectly with its shapes, colours, and textures. We made it clear: carrying a camera is a must.

But if grape elixir is what it's all about, and of course it is, tasting options are the right ones. Prices range from about 20 to 62 dollars, depending on the type and series of wine selected for tasting: Polígonos, the cheapest, Valle de Uco, Experiencia Terroir, and Fincas are the possibilities. Each of their nuances reflect the features of the specific vineyards. In all cases, a guided tour is also included.

Don't forget to book in advance, at least a month ahead, because places tend to be quite crowded.

Lunch at its Restaurant at the Foot of the Mountain

Palate pleasure could not be complete without a good gastronomic menu. And as it is the world’s best winery, the quality of the recipes that star in the pairing are not far behind. The winery's restaurant invites you to sit at the foot of the mountain to complete the experience and enjoy a first-class banquet.

It is a four-course meal with regional products, local flavours and gourmet touches. As a first course you can try mashed toasted bread and organic spinach, goat cheese mousse and pickled carrots. Then, as an appetiser, braised chivito with vegetables in all shapes and sizes cooked in different ways. As the main course, grilled steak with mashed potatoes, pickled aubergines and pumpkin cooked in a clay oven. And, for dessert, quinces with Malbec (of course), olive ice cream, rosemary and sugared walnuts. Is your belly rumbling yet?

There are five alternatives to choose from. The cheapest one, without wine pairing, costs about 60 dollars, and the most luxurious option, in which you can taste the most awarded wines of the winery, costs 186 dollars.

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Winery Overview

Discover Zuccardi Valle di Uco, in Paraje Altamira, at the foot of the Andes, Mendoza, a cultivated oasis at the highest altitude.

Zuccardi wines express the essence of the soils and the extreme climate conditions and altitude in which the vineyards are planted. The growth and development of the Zuccardi range was leaded by Sebastián Zuccardi, who has as a premise to elaborate wines with identity trough the exploration of the terroir in the Uco Valley.

This new Zuccardi winery is a tribute to the austere and solemn mountain which defines the climate and the soils of the region. The construction "emerges" from the soil and it is part of it because it was made with natural elements, stones of the place, rounds, whites, calcareous. It is made of concrete from the outside to inside, from the stone walls, oblique and imposing, even bare to concrete vats where the wines are kept.

The vats have been the result of years of experimentation in search of the ideal vessel to reach the  "troncoconic"  as the form that allows more natural work in worts and wines. There are no steel tanks at this winery, as it seeks maximum respect for the wine, in an environment of cleanliness and silence.

The Piedra Infinita restaurant opened in March 2016. Fcing the majestic Andes mountains, it has a capacity of 50 seats. Here you can enjoy a regional menu and a delicate gourmet expression paired with Zuccardi wines. Visitors can tour the winery and live the experience of touring the vineyards discovering the characteristics and peculiarities of the different soils that give identity the Zuccardi wines.

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Zuccardi Valle de Uco

Mendoza, Argentina

• The Best Vineyard in the World 2021
• The Best Vineyard in South America 2021

Ethos: The goal is not to strive for perfect wines, but wines that express the place, the region.

Sebastián Zuccardi

White, red and sparkling wines expressive of the soils and extreme climatic conditions in which they were cultivated.

WINNERS THREE YEARS IN A ROW!

Romancing the stone Just south of the Argentinian capital, Mendoza, the Zuccardi family’s stone winery stands majestically amid the desert of the Uco Valley, made from the very land it inhabits and a fitting symbol for the giant leaps in progress that these winemakers have been making since 1963. Particularly so since coming under the direction of third generation Sebastián, who has pushed the vineyards further up into the Andes, his wines becoming ever-purer expressions of the soils that created them. In 2009, he established a research and development centre in order to analyse each step of the production process – from vineyard to winery – with painstaking precision, making the most of the wealth of soil types, microclimates and altitudes at his disposal. These efforts are undoubtedly showing in the intense yet finessed ranges being made at the new winery, completed in 2016 and designed by architects Tom Hughes, Fernando Raganato and Eugenia Mora using only natural, local materials both inside and out.

Your visit Guests receive a full introduction to the diverse terroirs of the family’s Uco Valley sites, including the flagship ‘Piedra Infinita’ vineyard on the alluvial plains of the Tunuyán River in Altamira; named after the seemingly infinite amount of stones that had to be removed in order to plant vines there in the first place, it is the source of an multi-award-winning Malbec that will make you rethink this Argentinian grape through its restraint, delicacy and tension.

It also gives its name to the onsite restaurant, Piedra Infinita Cocina, where you can enjoy a four-course lunch of regional produce served with panache, floor-to-ceiling windows filling the zen-like room with the awe-inspiring Andean landscape.

Tastings take place either next to the barrels or in the circular room underneath the shining metal dome that signals this winemaking activity from afar whilst reflecting the brilliant sunshine.

Walking through the winery, you’ll spy the concrete eggs carefully crafted to resemble amphorae, used for fermentation and contributing substantially to the wines’ style. Some are matured in large old foudres for gentle oak influence and all display freshness and fragrance along with concentration. Various ranges encompass single site and single varietal expressions with Malbecs leading the pack (the ‘Finca Piedra Infinita’ cuvée especially) and Cabernet Sauvignons not far behind, plus Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo, Chardonnay and more.

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Vineyards and best wineries in Mendoza: how to choose which one to tour

Wondering what the best wineries in Mendoza are? You’ve come to the right place. How to select the right vineyard to visit in Mendoza wine region? Come and explore to find which one (or many!) is right for you.

Which are the best wineries in Mendoza for touring ? I came up with this question when we planned our last trip to Mendoza, and I wanted to include the Wine Route in it. But there is a long haul between choosing the top notch wineries and being able to really tour them.

When you’re planning a trip to Mendoza , the sheer number of wineries can be completely overwhelming. The most frequently asked question for visitors to Mendoza is: Which wineries should I visit? . But if you ask five people who have been, you’ll get five different answers! With winery options ranging from casual to refined and rustic to elegant, there is a winery in Mendoza to suit any palate and any style.

That is why, in this article, I want to tell you the things to take into account to visit the wineries of Mendoza without any mishaps , and I want to share my experience so that you have all the necessary information to plan your visit.

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Where are the wineries in Mendoza located?

There are several winery areas in Mendoza, but the main ones are:

• Luján de Cuyo.
• Uco Valley.

As for landscapes, those of Uco Valley are spectacular, but they are 53 miles to the south of the city. On the other hand, those of Maipú and Luján de Cuyo are much more accessible if you are going to stay in Mendoza city .

There are also wineries in the area of San Rafael , such as Bianchi, in case your trip is through the south of the province.

How to get to the wineries

How do you want to get to the wineries? There are various ways you can visit the best wineries in Mendoza . You have many options for transportation. The best transfer option will actually depend on your budget and priorities, so I’ve listed below all the possible alternatives. You can choose the one that suits your travel necessities best!

▶️ The most practical thing is to drive your own vehicle, as many wineries are far from the urban centers. Anyway, beware of alcohol tests : if you drive you will not be able to drink any alcohol , since the alcohol tolerance in Mendoza is zero. I usually use Rentalcars.com to compare prices for a rental car and book the best deal.

▶️ In case you don’t have a car or prefer to be able to drink without being worried, there are excursions that take you to tour them. For example, there is a well-known tour that picks you up at your hotel and takes you to visit two wineries, and it is affordable . ➥ Book it here!

▶️ Another highly recommended alternative is the Wine Bus, or “Bus Vitivinícola” , a sightseeing bus which has several different routes and stops depending on which one you choose: there is one for Valle de Uco, another for Luján de Cuyo, etc.

It will take you to different vineyards and wineries in Mendoza. In some wine bus tours you can choose a full day or half day tour , depending on how you have organized your itinerary in Mendoza. Book in advance and check the days of each tour in each booking link:

➤ North Uco Valley : The wine bus follows a unique route with stops at Salentein winery, Domaine Bousquet winery, Andeluna winery and the famous Gaia restaurant. ➥ Book it here!

➤ South Uco Valley : The bus has stops at two different wineries, Zuccardi Valle de Uco and Gimenez Rilli. ➥ Book it here!

➤ Maipú wine region : Full-day tour is a single route with stops at Olivar Zuelo, Santa Julia winery, Casa del Visitante winery and La Rural wine museum. ➥ Book it here!

➤ Luján de Cuyo & Maipú : This tour visits famous vineyards and wineries in Luján de Cuyo and Maipú. It stops at various wineries, for example: Casa Vigil, Bressia, Las Perdices, Penedo Borges, Tierras Altas and Cruzat. ➥ Book it here!

▶️ If you want to experience a more energetic activity, the wineries in Maipú area can be explored by bicycle . The land is quite flat. ➥ Book you bicycle in Maipu here . Something even more fun? hire a winebike tasting tour , ideal if you are traveling with friends or want to meet people and have a good time!

▶️ Would you like something more private ? There are private tour alternatives where they pick you up at your accommodation and you are taken to tour two wineries. This is ideal if you would like to go only with your family, partner or friends, without having to adapt to another group. Besides the most important aspect of a driver getting you there safely, they also can provide information and history. You can choose to go to those wineries of Maipú ( book it here or here ), Luján de Cuyo ( book it here or here ) or Valle de Uco (which is usually more expensive for being at a greater distance. You can book it here! ).

Which are the best wineries in Mendoza?

There really is no best or worst winery, it’s all about what you want! Which Mendoza wineries suit your style ? There are many ways to experience the incredible wines grown and produced here.

Choosing the best wineries in Mendoza is something subjective, so I’m going to rely on concrete and objective facts to classify them.

According to The World’s Best Vineyards Academy that selects the 100 best wineries in the world , the Argentine winery that appears in the highest position in the ranking is Zuccardi Winery , and no less than in the first place! The good thing is that this ranking is not centered solely in the quality of the wine, but in many other details that make a unique experience when visiting a vineyard , like the route, the landscape, the food or the surroundings.

In 2021, there were 3 wineries from Mendoza in the top 20 of this ranking: the first position was for Zuccardi wines , the seventh for Catena Zapata , whose design is characteristic for being a pyramid based on the Mayan architecture, and position 18 was for Trapiche .

On the other hand, the SuperUco winery won the first prize in Sustainable Practices in Best of Wine Tourism 2021 . They work the vineyard in an organic and ecological way, practicing biodynamics, which implies focusing on the natural elements without using any chemical compounds, herbicides or fungicides.

How to choose the best Mendoza wineries to visit

When you start looking for wineries to visit in Mendoza , you realize that it is a challenging task. There are so many! And being able to filter the ones that you may be interested in from those that you may not, for sure it requires a big effort.

I would love to have a month available to visit a different winery everyday, but it’s not my case and I guess it won’t be yours, either. Then, there is no other option than to choose some.

So, how to select the right vineyard to visit in Mendoza? I’ll give you some guidelines that I found useful to decide which wineries to visit . Planning can be part of the fun, so I hope these travel tips help you create an itinerary that is best for you when visiting Mendoza vineyards.

The best ones

To begin with, we always try to visit the best wineries, those of the rankings , as I mentioned in the previous point.

But is it really necessary to go to the best ones?

Perhaps we should analyze whether we know enough about wines so that we really understand the difference and, on the other hand, we must bear in mind that it is difficult to get availability. For example, in Zuccardi Valle de Uco I didn’t get a place in any of the three times I asked.

Transportation

Do I have a car to get around on my own? If that’s not the case, it is best to focus on wineries that have easy access, such as Bodegas López , or hire an excursion to visit them. The alternatives to choose are limited, though.

Winery restaurants

If you wish to have a full experience, a good idea is to look for wineries in Mendoza for having lunch or dinner . Not all wineries have a restaurant, so you’ll have to pick one.

This point may not be of much influence for you, but in my case, when looking for winery restaurants for lunch, I wanted them to have a good view of the vineyards and, above all, of the mountains. To me, it was a key point, so when it comes to choosing the best Mendoza wineries to visit, the setting is almost as important a factor to consider as the grapes themselves.

Know your intentions

Are you visiting for the first time and just want to have fun and explore? Is this trip less of a focus on wine purchases and more about the romance? Do you want to experience something more than just tasting wine?

There are tours where you can learn general wine education and how the wine is made. But you can also do a wine and food pairing lunch, have a picnic and more! Ever wanted to create your own style of wine? So you can do a blending class!

Favorite wines

What are your favorite wines? If you feel strongly about particular varietals (sparkling wines, only Malbec, etc.) then you can head for the wineries that make what you like. For example, if you like sparkling wines, you should definitely take the Chandon winery tour .

The price will be another filter, for sure. What is your budget for wine tasting and purchasing wine? There are two costs to consider for each winery: the tasting and the cost of the wine.

Visiting wineries in Mendoza can be from free to quite expensive , depending on which winery it is, whether we want to experience only tasting, or lunch. Based on our budget, we’ll have to decide how much we’re willing to pay for the experience. Anyway, I can assure you it’s worth it.

How much time do you have? Wine tastings in Mendoza can last anywhere from 45 minutes to three hours or more. And some wineries are remote! If you are short on time, you should skip the wineries in the Uco Valley or consider taking a half-day tour like this one .

Availability

Finally, no matter how much you want to visit a winery, it won’t be possible if there is no availability or if it’s closed at the time of your trip. So it is best to get to this point with at least a couple of wineries to contact, in case Plan A does not work.

Otherwise, you can ask the tour agencies , who usually have extra availability.

Tours, tastings and winery restaurants

When I chose to visit some vineyards in Mendoza, I knew that in addition to the classic tour and tasting, I wanted to have lunch in a winery that offered a good selection of Malbec wines .

Which wineries do have a restaurant ? Not all, but some offer an outdoor lunch with a tasting menu paired with their wines. Depending on the day of the week, they usually open at noon and some also in the evening for dinner. It is necessary to book a table in advance .

Here I share some options that I found (they could be more, but some wineries like Luigi Bosca were closed until the end of 2022 and others, like La Azul Winery , never answered).

Note : The prices are paid in Argentine pesos but, due to the inflation rate in the country, I will provide an estimated price in dollars (at the official rate).

Salentein Wineries

Located in Uco Valley, Salentein is a modern winery. It has an art gallery and a wine cellar which is characterized by its design and by having a compass rose on the floor, and where classical music concerts are held for its good acoustics. It is one of the most sought-after wineries, since it has spectacular architecture and still better views. There are several photos on its official website .

In The World’s Best Vineyards Academy ranking that I mentioned above, it was positioned in 23rd place in 2020 and the 67th in 2021.

It offers the classic 1-hour tour to the winery and the art gallery, with a tasting of 3 wines at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm. And there are two schedules for the top tour, where there is a premium wine tasting. The price starts at $30 per person (official dollar rate).

They also have the Salentein Restaurant that offers a 4-course meal menu with two pairing alternatives. From $50 (dollars).

🚩 Location : Valle de Uco (you can take this wine bus which stops in Salentein, or you can also go on this private tour ).

💯 An interesting detail: Did you know that you can stay in Salentein Wineries ? They have this lodge among vineyards in Mendoza, which is highly demanded.

Zuccardi Winery

Zuccardi Winery is located in Valle de Uco at 1100 masl, and has a unique design, with a metallic dome that reflects the sunlight.

It has four schedules for touring and tasting, apart from the renowned Piedra Infinita Restaurant .

If you are willing to visit this winery in Mendoza, I recommend booking well in advance. We tried to go there 3 times, but we never got a place (in spite of trying to book several weeks before). This is Zuccardi website .

On the other hand, in Maipú you can find Santa Julia Winery and Pan & Oliva restaurant which is among olive groves and has very good reviews (both belong to Zuccardi).

🚩 Location : Valle de Uco ( this wine bus stops at Zuccardi Winery and this one goes to Santa Julia winery in Maipu).

Trapiche Winery

As I mentioned before, Trapiche Wineries took 18th place in The World’s Best Vineyards Academy of 2021 and in 2019 had won as the best winery of New World Wines at the Wine Star Awards .

Trapiche is one of the most visited wineries in Mendoza. It is a historic winery from 1883 and was one of the first to include French vines and import French oak barrels. It is also characterized by being next to the old railway tracks.

The guided tours with a tasting last around an hour and they are held every day every 2 hours, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The price starts at $30 per person (official dollar rate).

The Espacio Trapiche haute cuisine restaurant offers a 3-course meal menu and is open from Thursday to Monday at noon, or Friday and Saturday for dinner. It costs from 60 to 100 dollars, depending on the pairing you choose.

The restaurant has excellent reviews, but if you are looking for something more relaxed or inexpensive, they have the Estacion 83 Wine Bar . It is a train car that used to take the grapes from the harvest to the winery, where you can drink bulk wine in the gardens, just as if it were craft beer.

🚩 Location : Maipú ( this private tour goes to Trapiche).

Nieto Senetiner

Nieto Senetiner winery is one of the historic wineries of Mendoza , since they have been making wines since 1888.

Its winemakers are considered benchmarks in the country’s wine industry. In fact, in 2020 Santiago Mayorga was the only Argentine selected among the 50 most influential under-40 people in the wine world.

It offers tours, tastings and a restaurant in a spectacular setting, with century-old vineyards within walking distance and the Andes mountain range as a background.

I will tell my full experience in another specific article.

🚩 Location : Luján de Cuyo ( this private tour goes to Nieto Senetiner).

Alta Vista Winery

The environment of Alta Vista is very nice and the winery offers tours and tastings every day at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm. From 15 dollars per person (there are 3 types of tastings to choose from).

They also have a proposal called A day in the countryside which consists of a relaxed lunch in the gardens, with a 4-course meal menu, and two pairing options to choose from. From $45 (dollars).

🚩 Location : Luján de Cuyo.

Lagarde Winery

Lagarde still has its winery from 1897. From this winery I love their wines and the environment they created for having lunch under the big trees . It is also easily accessible for being close to the center of Luján de Cuyo, which is a plus. Still I was very surprised as it was “trapped by the city”, and yet they managed to create a beautiful place overlooking their vineyards.

Tours are made from Tuesday to Friday at 10:00 am, but it is advisable to check beforehand because it may change. It includes a 3-wine tasting and it costs from 23 dollars per person.

They also have the Fogón Restaurant , which although it has a very modern indoor place, I loved the outdoor place with tables under the large trees and attached to the vineyards. They offer a 4 or 7-course meal menu, starting at $65 (dollars). They also have an à la carte menu where lunch includes the guided tour, which is a clear advantage. They are closed on Wednesdays, and on Fridays or Saturdays you can also have dinner.

They also offer different proposals, such as blending your own wine, or a blind wine tasting.

If you buy wines directly from the winery, you get a 20% discount on the price list. The Proyecto Hermanas Pinot Noir is exquisite.

Vistalba Winery

I was struck by the offer of original activities in this winery , and I thought it was a good idea to include it in the list in case you are looking for a different proposal.

You can choose between playing a wine blending game, or being taught the techniques of tasting, or a blind tasting to guess the wines you are drinking. There is also a classic tour and tasting at 4 schedules, from Tuesday to Sunday, and they have a wine bar to have a glass of wine with a view to their vineyards in Mendoza.

🚩 Location : Vistalba ( this private tour goes to Vistalba winery).

Chandon wineries

If you enjoy sparkling wines , this is the winery you should visit in Mendoza. We toured it on a previous trip, and I remember that we were surprised by its flawless gardens .

They currently offer a tour and tasting of 3 sparkling wines, which lasts around 1 hour, at 5 different schedules a day. From $15 (dollars).

They also have a 4-course lunch menu at Bistro Chandon , which includes water and a glass of sparkling wine per plate. From $50 (dollars). You can ask for an upgrade for an extra $15 (dollars) for pairing with Baron B line.

A more relaxed alternative is the picnic in the gardens , try some cheese, cold cuts and empanadas with a sparkling wine.

🚩 Location : Agrelo.

🍷 There is an excursion that leaves from Mendoza city and takes you to tour Chandon Wineries, which is ideal if you don’t have a car or if you plan to drink alcohol.➥ Book it here!

López Winery, free touring in Mendoza

I left the proposal of Bodegas López , founded in 1898, to the end since it has some special details: it is easily accessible from the city of Mendoza if you take the Metrotranvía , and the guided tour, which includes the tasting of 2 wines, is free.

That’s why I have already mentioned it in the article about things to do in Mendoza Argentina , since it is really very easy and cheap to arrive there on your own, even without your own car.

It also has the Rincón de López Restaurant , with a set menu or à la carte.

🚩 Location : Maipú.

Tips when visiting a winery in Mendoza

• Booking in advance : most wineries handle reservations and you won’t be able to get access to them if you don’t book in advance. Besides, many of them do not have any availability a month in advance, such as Zuccardi.
• Alcohol breath tests : the best advice I can give you is to not drink and drive. The alcohol tolerance in Mendoza is 0% so, in case you drive, it is best to plan a designated driver, or go by taxi or excursion, so you don’t drive. Of course, there are tests everywhere: we had to do one at 7:00 in the morning while going to do trekking to the Aconcagua mountain.
• Priorities : You shouldn’t tour many wineries the same day, especially if you are willing to have lunch in one of them. The meals, paired with wines, are long and I promise you will not be willing to continue touring other wineries later.
• Check the days wineries are closed beforehand. This may suffer changes throughout the year.

Can you stay in any of the wineries in Mendoza?

There are some with lodging, although they are not so many, and as imagined, prices are quite expensive. Having said this, it must be for sure an incredible experience to wake up next to the vineyards.

Three of the most exclusive options of lodging near the vineyards of Mendoza are:

• Casa de Uco Wine resort .
• Casa Petrini .
• Estancia Mendoza Wine Hotel .

In case it is what you are looking for, I recommend that you book in advance , especially in high season and in February-March, when it is harvest time in the land of the Wine Route.

Wineries and vineyards in Mendoza FAQs

How many vineyards are in mendoza.

There are more than 150.000 hectares of vineyards, roughly 1,000 registered wineries and over 150 tasting rooms in Mendoza. This can make selecting the right ones to visit a challenge, but using our tips you’ll be on your way to finding the perfect ones to come visit.

What is the best time to visit Mendoza’s vineyards?

Although there is tourism all year round, many tourists visit the wineries during the summer, between December and February, but keep in mind that it can be very hot. Personally I prefer to go in autumn or spring, when the weather is more pleasant.

Another ideal time to visit Mendoza’s wineries is between February and April, during the grape harvest season, although you should book accommodation in Mendoza and tours in advance.

How many days do I need to visit the wineries in Mendoza?

It depends on how much you like wine! I think one day would be the minimum, but I would spend at least two days, one for Luján de Cuyo and Maipú and another for the Uco Valley, which has incredible landscapes. Anyway, you could even use a week to visit wineries in Mendoza.

Map of wineries in Mendoza for visiting

…and that’s a wrap! I hope this list of the best Mendoza vineyards & wineries was useful to plan your trip. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments. Have fun!

Soy Bea, creadora de contenidos en este blog. Llevo 15 años viajando de forma independiente, por más de 40 países. Ahora trabajo de mi profesión mientras viajo. Disfruto de caminar, la naturaleza, la fotografía, el verde de los arrozales y la comida italiana en todas sus variantes.

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