Luján de Cuyo Wine Tour

Luján de Cuyo is 25 km south of Mendoza city. The drive takes about 35 minutes each way. It is Argentina's premium wine region, set at the foot of the Andes between 900 and 1,100 m above sea level, which gives its wines a unique character.

Luján de Cuyo was Argentina's first Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC) for Malbec, granted in 1993. Its altitude, its continental climate with wide temperature swings and its stony soils produce Malbec of the very highest quality. The country's best-known international brands have wineries here.

We visit 3 carefully selected wineries, all of them high-end. The selection includes an iconic winery, a boutique winery with contemporary architecture and a classic winery with a family tradition. Each visit lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour 15 minutes, so you can make the most of the premium tastings.

Malbec is the star of Luján, so you'll taste several styles: young wines, age-worthy wines and signature blends. You'll also taste other varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and high-altitude wines. In total, between 10 and 12 wines over the course of the day.

Yes, fully included. It's a 4-course lunch (starter, main, dessert and coffee/petit fours) at a winery restaurant, paired with premium wines. The cooking is chef-driven, usually with local ingredients and options for all diets. Let us know when you book if you have any dietary restrictions.

Maipú is the historic wine region, with family wineries and more affordable prices. Luján de Cuyo is the high-end region, with premium wineries and higher-value wine production. Maipú is ideal for learning the history. Luján is for gourmet experiences and superior-quality wines. If you're just getting into wine, choose Maipú. If you want to go deeper, Luján.

Not at all. Our sommelier guide explains everything from scratch: how wine is made, which grapes are used, and how to look at, smell and taste it. You'll learn a lot on this tour even if you've never tried a Malbec before. People who already know wine enjoy it too, because the selected wineries are of recognized quality.

Yes, every winery has a shop. Prices are usually 20% to 30% lower than at specialist wine stores. If you're flying, the wineries offer special packs with flight-certified packaging. They also ship to addresses within Argentina.

It works all year round. Harvest season (February–March) is the liveliest time, with the harvest in full swing. In autumn (April–May) the vineyards turn spectacular colors. Winter (June–August) is ideal for seeing how the next harvest is prepared. Spring (September–November) brings vineyards in bloom and ideal weather.

The full tour lasts 9 hours. We leave Mendoza at 9:30 am, make the 3 winery visits with time for in-depth tastings, have lunch along the way (at a winery), and return around 6:30 pm. A full day, well spent.