Argentina is one of the main wine producers in the world, ranking 5th place in 2020.
The province of Mendoza, the area with the most vineyards in Argentina, has more than 1,200 wineries in its territory.
The prominent wine-growing areas in the region are “Norte Mendocino“, “Zona Alta del Rio Mendoza (Lujan de Cuyo and part of Maipu)”, “Zona Este“, “Valle de Uco” and “Zona Sur“.
Best Wineries in Mendoza
1. Zuccardi Valle de Uco
Zuccardi Valle de Uco was considered the best winery in the world according to the World’s Best Vineyards 2020 award.
Visitors can live the experience of touring the vineyards and discover the characteristics and peculiarities of the different soils that give identity to their wines.
The place also has a restaurant with spectacular views of the Andes.
Visits and wine tastings take place from Monday to Sunday and must be scheduled by email or WhatsApp.
Costa Canal Uco s/n – Paraje Altamira, San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: zuccardiwines.com
Opening Hours: Every day from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
2. Bodega Catena Zapata
Bodega Catena Zapata is a historic family winery in Mendoza, currently managed by the third and fourth winemakers generation.
There are 3 types of tours available and through their website, it is also possible to take a virtual tour.
Cobos S/N, M5509 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: catenazapata.com
Opening Hours: From Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
3. Bodega Salentein
Located in the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Bodegas Salentein is considered the 23rd best winery in the world.
The winery has 3 tasting rooms. And at the foot of the Andes Mountains, 100 km (62.13 miles) from the capital Mendoza, is the Posada Salentein, a cozy place that combines the traditional architecture of the Mendoza resorts with the vineyards of the Bodegas Salentein.
Mendoza Province, Argentina
Site: www.bodegasalentein.com
Opening Hours: From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
4. Bodega Trapiche
Trapiche is a winery located in the Maipu region at the foot of the Andes.
The winery offers several tourist circuits including “Classic Tasting” and “Premium Tasting”.
Calle Nueva Mayorga s/n, M5513 Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.trapiche.com.ar
Opening Hours: Every day from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
5. Bodega Norton
Bodega Norton has more than 125 years of experience in wine production and offers different types of experiences and tours.
The winery has a restaurant where you can enjoy a wonderful lunch.
RP15, M5509 Perdriel, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.norton.com.ar
Opening Hours: Every day from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
6. Bodega Ruca Malen
Located in Lujan de Cuyo, 32 km (19.88 miles) from the center of Mendoza, Bodega Ruca Malen offers guided tours followed by wine tasting from the Ruca Malen, Ruca Malen Terroir Series and Kinien lines.
In 2013 the winery’s restaurant was awarded the Global Best Of Wine Tourism as “Best wine restaurant experience in the world“.
Ruta Nacional 7 Km. 1059, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.bodegarucamalen.com
Opening Hours: Every day from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
7. Bodega Lagarde
Located 20 km (12.42 miles) from the center of Mendoza, Bodega Lagarde maintains its original cellar built in 1897 and is fully equipped with the latest technology.
During the guided tour it will be possible to learn about each stage of the winemaking process and walk through its vineyards.
The winery is home to the famous Fogon Restaurant, which uses various cooking techniques and the recipes are made with roots in regional cuisine mixed with recipes of Italian origin.
San Martín 1745, M5507 Mayor Drummond, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.lagarde.com.ar
Opening Hours: From Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
8. Bodega Roberto Bonfanti
Bodega Roberto Bonfanti is located in Perdriel, Lujan de Cuyo, 23.2 km (14.41 miles) from the center of Mendoza.
The winery offers two types of visits: the “Classic” visit includes a guided tour with a tasting of young wines, cheeses, and sweets, and the “Difference of Terroir” visit includes a guided tour with a tasting of young wines, reservation of different terroirs, cheeses, and sweets.
The winery has a restaurant that serves exquisite dishes accompanied by the best wines from Bodega Roberto Bonfanti.
Terrada 2024, Perdriel, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.vinosbonfanti.com.ar
Opening Hours: From Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
9. Bodegas Chandon
Bodegas Chandon, a sparkling wine specialist, was founded at the foot of the Andes in 1959.
The winery offers guided tours for the visitors to learn about the history of sparkling wines and their production and tasting process.
The winery’s restaurant, Bistro Chandon, has a modern atmosphere with Baroque-French touches and offers a 4-step menu harmonized with different sparkling wines.
Km. 29 ruta provincial 15, M5509 Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.chandon.com.ar
Opening Hours: Every day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
10. Bodega Luigi Bosca
Bodega Luigi Bosca is located in Lujan de Cuyo at the foot of the Andes and framed by a rural environment of great scenic beauty.
Its architecture and construction are icons of the region. It combines in its structure the Mendoza wine tradition with the highest production technology to make wines of excellence.
San Martín 2044, M5507 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: luigibosca.com
Opening Hours: From Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.
11. Bodega La Rural
Bodega La Rural is one of the most important references to Argentine wines in the world. In the nineties, the winery was completely renovated and the technology was incorporated without losing its original 19th-century architecture.
The winery houses the Wine Museum, where it was the former home of the D. Felipe Rutini family, founder of Bodega La Rural in 1885. The museum has a total of 4,500 original pieces and is visited daily by hundreds of Argentine and foreign tourists.
Monte Caseros 2625, M5513 Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.bodegalarural.com.ar
Opening Hours: From Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Best Hotels in Mendoza Wine Country
For travelers who want to stay amidst the vineyards, check out the 10 Best Hotel options in Mendoza Wine Country.
1. Casa de Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort
Casa de Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort offers spectacular scenery with modern and minimalist architecture that integrates into the landscape of the vineyards, located close to several wineries.
The rooms are elegant and have a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and minibar.
Casa de Uco produces wines on the property and offers tours, wine tasting, horseback riding, a spa, and an outdoor pool.
Ruta 94 Km. 14.5, M5560, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.casadeuco.com
2. Auberge Du Vin by P Hotels
Located among the vineyards in the Uco Valley, Auberge Du Vin by P Hotels offers excellent value for money.
The spacious rooms have a balcony and are equipped with a flat-screen TV and kitchenette.
The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a gym.
Uco Valley, La Costa S/N, M5561 Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.marriott.com
3. Rosell Boher Lodge
Rosell Boher Lodge is located in Lujan de Cuyo, 6 km (3.7 miles) from Monte Quieto Bodega de Familia and 17 km (10.56 miles) from Bodegas Norton.
The hotel offers accommodation in private villas at the foot of the Andes. All accommodation has a TV, electric kettle, coffee machine, and minibar.
Servidumbre de Paso S/N entre Ruta Prov 86 y Ruta 7, 5509, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.rosellboherlodge.com
4. The Vines Resort & Spa
The Vines Resort & Spa is located at the foot of the Andes Mountains 100 km (62.13 miles) from the center of Mendoza and 27.5 km (17.08 miles) from the renowned Bodega Zuccardi Valle de Uco.
The hotel offers luxurious villas, a spa, and an outdoor swimming pool.
The accommodation has a TV, electric kettle, coffee machine, and kitchenette.
Ruta Provincial 94, km 11, M5565, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: vinesresortandspa.com
5. Entre Cielos Luxury Wine Hotel & Spa
Entre Cielos Luxury Wine Hotel & Spa is located in Lujan de Cuyo between the famous Malbec vineyards 10.3 km (6.4 miles) from Bodegas Norton and 15 km (9.32 miles) from the center of Mendoza.
The rooms are classically decorated with a private terrace. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, a desk and a minibar. There are also options for accommodation above the vineyards with a futuristic design.
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a spa.
Guardia Vieja 1998, Vistalba, M5509 Luján de Cuyo, Argentina
Site: entrecielos.com
6. Villa Mansa, Wine Hotel & Spa
Located 20 km (12.42 miles) from the center of Mendoza and approximately 7 km (4.34 miles) from wineries such as Bodegas Norton and Bodega Luigi Bosca, Villa Mansa, Wine Hotel & Spa offers modern accommodation and excellent value for money.
The rooms have a flat-screen TV and a minibar. There are also some accommodations with architecture similar to a wine barrel.
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a sauna.
Luján de Cuyo Mendoza AR, Roque Sáenz Peña 4900, M5509 Vistalba, Argentina
Site: www.villamansa.com
7. Estancia Mendoza Wine Hotel
The Estancia Mendoza Wine Hotel is located at the foot of the Andes Mountains and surrounded by a 100-hectare vineyard 20 km (12.42 miles) from Bodega Zuccardi and 28.3 km (17.58 miles) from Bodega Salentein.
Each room has a different design complemented by the avant-garde decor and regional art pieces. Its windowed walls provide a view of the vineyards and snowy peaks of the Andes.
The hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Calle Barandica s/n, Finca Estancia Mendoza, Tunuyán, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: estanciamendozawinehotel.com.ar
8. Casa de Huespedes Finca La Azul
Casa de Huespedes Finca La Azul is a farm hotel surrounded by vineyards located 6.6 km (4.10 miles) from Bodega Salentein and offers great value for money.
The rooms are elegantly decorated and feature a cozy living room and a well-equipped kitchen.
The hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Ruta Provincial 89 s/n, M5561 Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: fincalaazul.com.ar
9. Lares De Chacras
Offering an excellent price and located 15 km (9.32 miles) from the city of Mendoza, Lares De Chacras offers elegant accommodation and an outdoor swimming pool.
Viña Lares, a small Malbec grape vineyard, is located 7 km (4.34 miles) from the hotel. And the famous Bodega Trapiche, Bodegas Norton and Bodegas Chandon wineries are approximately 20 km (12.42 miles) from the hotel.
Larrea 1266, M5505 Chacras de Coria, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.laresdechacras.com
10. Posada Verde Oliva
Posada Verde Oliva is a property with vineyards and olive trees, where you can taste homemade wines and olive oil, located 16 km (9.94 miles) from the city of Mendoza and 3.4 km (2.11 miles) from Bodega Trapiche.
The rooms have elegant rural decor and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, and coffee maker.
The property has an outdoor swimming pool.
Monte Caseros 2223, M5513 Coquimbito, Mendoza, Argentina
Site: www.verdeoliva.com.ar
Map with Hotels and Best Wineries in the Province of Mendoza
On the map below, the hotels mentioned in the text are marked in red, the Best Wineries in Mendoza are marked in blue, and in black is marked the Mendoza city center.
For budget hotel options in the city center check out our article “10 Best Hotels in Mendoza City Center”.
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