Wine Tours, Mendoza, Argentina

ALTA VISTA
This Lujan de Cuyo based winery was established over one hundred and ten years ago and is one of the best geared towards for wine tourism. The tasting room is set in one of the original concrete tanks stylistically re-designed using old oak and barrel bands. The original underground barrel cellars are guaranteed to impress as is the wine. Their single vineyard Malbecs regularly receive 92+ points from Wine Spectator. Read more...

LAGARDE
What you would expect to see in an old world winery - beautiful cobbled courtyards, antiquated wine presses, a hand-made sparkling wine production line and even a mule to plough between the vines. Lagarde is a great contrast to some of the super modern wineries springing up around Mendoza and their wine reflects a heritage that goes back over one hundred years. Read more...

RUCA MALEN
Situated on Ruta 7 (the road to Chile) and facing the dramatic Andes means this Bodega has fantastic views of the snowy peaks to accompany excellent wine and delicious food. Part owned by the ex-CEO of Chandon this modern, attractive winery has a heavy French influence but is most definitely Argentine. Not long built, the facility has already expanded to twice its size to accommodate the huge demand for its wines. Ruca Malen do not make bad wine and even their lower bracket Yauquen is a a rich fruity combination of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon and a steal at five dollars. Lucas Bustos, the resident chef, creates a menu around each label, offering surprising pairings and one of the best meals you wll have in Argentina. Read more...

TAPIZ
Tapiz, (formerly owned by Kendal Jackson) conducts one of the most thorough and enlightening wine tours imaginable. It encompasses a lesson on how to identify grape varieties out in the vineyard, a talk about different oak types and a tasting from tank, barrel and bottle of the same varietal. Situated 12km south of the famous wine lodge Club Tapiz, this winery provides the ultimate wine experience and even a horse and carriage ride through the vines is provided (weather permitting). Read more...

Started by a French couple in 1992 Fabre Montmayou recently won the Malbec Trophy for their Gran Reserva 2005 at the 2007 Argentina wine awards. By using one hundred year old vines and original style wine presses (which are softer on the grapes than modern hydraulic presses) this new innovative winery is getting rave reviews. The winery is a traditional design with a tasting room overlooking the barrels. Read more...

ACHAVAL FERRER
Owned by successful Argentine businessmen who wanted to do something that "did not involve wearing a tie" Achaval has come along way and blazed a trail for Argentine wine. The quest for quality above all else meant this was the first Argentine wine to receive 96 points from Wine Spectator. A fantastic few hours touring the winery with knowledgeable guides and a barrel tasting make this one of Mendoza’s top visits. The winery itself is a brand new facility close to the wide and dry rio Mendoza. Read more ...

CARLOS PULENTA
This Bodega has a unique feature. In its underground barrel cellar one of its walls is a 3 meter cross section of the vineyard, displaying roots and rocks and the terroir that is producing spectacular wines such as the mouth watering Vistalba Corte B. The bodega is modern with cappucino colored walls surrounding a large courtyard. At one end you will find La Bourgogne, the best winery restaurant in the world according to Great Wine Capitals. This French eatery is a sister to the more famous establishment at the Hotel Alvear in Buenos Aires. A great place for a romantic lunch.

NORTON
Producing over ten million liters of wine per year makes this one of the champion brands of Argentine wine and is famous the world over. Tours here are informative and it’s always interesting to have the contrast of a large scale winery when trying to get a full understanding of wine production. Facilities vary greatly from old and quaint to slick and modern. Read more...

CHANDON
Daughter to the French Champagne giants Moet and Chandon, this bodega produces sparkling wine at an industrial level. It was the first to attract foreign investment into the wine industry. The tour finishes with a sparkling wine tasting from the tank. A must see for any person living the champagne lifestyle. Read more...

SEPTIMA
Architecturally impressive with a huge concrete and glass facade and a massive bottling line. Septima is a big industrial operation but worthy of a visit to enjoy its ample terrace and spectacular view and some of Argentina's best bubbly. Read more...

TERRAZAS
This, the fine-wine sister of Chandon Argentina has firmly established itself as one of the classiest wineries in Mendoza. Housed in a beautifully restored bodega and offering gourmet lunches, it makes for an extremely enjoyable experience. Read more...

NAVARRO CORREAS
A walk through the steel clad doors lead to what is reputedly the largest cellar in Mendoza and its state of the art technology producing excellent wines. Situated only 10 minutes drive from the city it is also one of the most accessible. Groups are small and private and the tastings a reflection on the grand designs this winery has of becoming a global brand. Read more...

CAVA DE CANO
This micro winery is worth a visit just to see how the entire process can be fitted into a garage sized room. Set in a beautiful, colonial style building this is an atmospheric step back in time with underground tanks converted into bottle cellars and dining rooms. Lunch is a spectacular buffet with every type of delicacy.

NIETO SENETINER
This bodega is rich in heritage with a fascinating underground cellar and tasting room. Lunches are available on white table cloths in the garden and horse riding is possible through the surrounding vineyards. Read more...

DOLIUM
This subterranean winery is strong on personal attention with the owner Ricardo often available for tastings and straight-talking stories of the wineries' history. Tours also include vineyard walks and roof top tastings. Paul Hobbs chose this winery to make his first Malbec and Dolium’s wines themselves are first class. Read more...