Luján de Cuyo
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
Alta Vista,
an old style 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.
Next we have a tank and barrel tasting at the large, ultra-modern
Bodega Tapiz. We start the tour with an invigorating horse drawn ride through the vineyard and an instructive tour of the winery.
The winery lunch is in the new and imposing
Ruca Malen. You enjoy a five-course gourmet meal, created by chef Lucas Bustos who pairs each imaginative dish with each wine label, including the top label Kinien. Whilst eating lunch we take in the stunning views provided by the Andes that loom over the Mendoza province.
We then finish the day at
Renacer a Chilean-owned boutique winery. Here we do a personal tour of the vineyard and facility, followed by a tasting of their excellent Punto Final Malbec and Punto Final Reserva. You will also enjoy a special tasting their Amarone style blend called Enamore, made with sun dried grapes. We return to Mendoza city at 5pm.
Price per person: $ 150 US (including lunch)
Winter price: $ 135 US (May to September 30th 2010)
Our groups are small, never more than six to seven people. Transport is in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. The price includes a gift pack with
Wine
Republic magazine and one of our favourite wines.
Enjoying a siesta at Ruca Malen
Valle de Uco
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: $ 165 US
(including lunch)
Winter price: $ 150 US (May to September 30th 2010)
Our groups are small, never more than six to seven people. Transport is in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. The price includes a gift pack with
Wine
Republic magazine and one of our favourite wines.
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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