Argentina, Wine Tours, Mendoza
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
Recommended
We pick you up in the morning at 9am and head for the vineyards of Luján de Cuyo, in the heart of Mendoza wine country. Our English-speaking guide will escort you around four premium wineries, old and modern, high tech and quaint, with a spectacular backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
First we take you to Mendel, an old historical winery run by one of Argentina's most famous winemakers Roberto de la Motta. The vineyard's 100-year old vines produce excellent conentrated Malbec and we try the winery's top label Unos, rated 94-points by Robert Parker JR. Next we have a tasting at the well appointed Dante Robino, a fascinating mix of old and new. Here we see one of Argentina's finest sparkling wine operations, as well as try their rich reds such as Malbec and Syrah. At midday we visit Club Tapiz, a wine lodge, winery and olive house. Here we have an incredible gourmet lunch where four wines are paired with four dishes. You will taste Mendoza's finest Sauvignon Blanc, as well as excellent Syrah and Malbec. We finish the day at Alta Vista, a traditional winery completely renovated and refurbished by a French wine family. Here we try Torrontes, Bonarda, Malbec and have a special tasting of their Grand Reserva, one of Argentina's best Malbecs. We return to Mendoza city at 5pm.
Price per person: $ 165 US (including lunch)
Our groups are small, never more than eight people. Transport is in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Each booking includes a gift pack with Wine Republic magazine and one of our favourite wines (this applies to pre-paid Paypal internet bookings only).
Vertical tasting at Mendel winery (Lujan de Cuyo)
Valle de Uco, Mendoza
The Future of Argentine Wine
Uco Valley has both altitude and attitude and is certainly one of the most interesting and stunning areas to enjoy a wine tour in Mendoza. Situated in the foothills of the Andes, this new frontier in Argentine winemaking is attracting winemakers from all over the world. State of the art technology and gold medal terroir means the wine from this area is the future of Argentine wine.
We pick you up at 8.45am at your hotel and drive 45 minutes to Pulenta Estate , located in Alto Agrelo on the road into the valley. This winery is is small, modern and stylish with a minimalist style tasting room where we try some of Mendoza’s finest Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. We continue into the valley and arrive at Bodega La Azul , a small garagista winery making rich Malbec and Merlot. Here the tour includes an excellent explanation of the process from the actual winemaker, followed by an informal tasting of this small production wine. We conclude the day with a visit to to Bodega Salentein , an ultra modern winery with an impressive, temple-like barrel room and modern art gallery. Here you will have a private tasting of their excellent Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec and Pinot Noir whilst enjoying a four-course lunch with incredible views of the mountains.
Return to Mendoza at approx 5.30pm.
Price per person: $ 175 US (including lunch)
Our groups are small, never more than eight people. Transport is in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Each booking includes a gift pack with Wine Republic magazine and one of our favourite wines (this applies to pre-paid Paypal internet bookings only).

View of the Andes from Bodega Andeluna (Uco Valley)
If you would like to speak to us directly call (00 54 261) 4255613
Please note: Wineries are subject to change
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