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Spend a day in Maipú’s wine country visiting two wineries and an olivícola with expert sommeliers and a four-course, wine-paired lunch at Finca Agostino. Ideal for travelers who want a private, informative tasting experience with comfortable transportation.
Spend a day in Maipú’s wine country visiting two wineries and an olivícola with expert sommeliers and a four-course, wine-paired lunch at Finca Agostino. Ideal for travelers who want a private, informative tasting experience with comfortable transportation.
Morning light slides across rows of Malbec vines as your driver eases out of the Mendoza airport and into the wide, irrigated plains of Maipú. The scent of crushed olives and new oak drifts from estate courtyards; gravel roads and low Andes ridgelines frame each cellar, inviting you to move from barrel rooms to tasting tables at a slow, deliberate pace.
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Operated by Azul Latina Travel · Maipú, Mendoza Province
Morning light slides across rows of Malbec vines as your driver eases out of the Mendoza airport and into the wide, irrigated plains of Maipú. The scent of crushed olives and new oak drifts from estate courtyards; gravel roads and low Andes ridgelines frame each cellar, inviting you to move from barrel rooms to tasting tables at a slow, deliberate pace.
Maipú is one of Mendoza’s oldest wine districts, shaped by 19th-century irrigation engineering and waves of Italian and Spanish immigrant vintners who formalized Malbec plantings and cellar techniques. Geologically the valley is alluvial—sandy, stony soils fed by Andean melt—producing wines with concentrated fruit and mineral lift. Olive cultivation arrived alongside grapes; the region’s olivícolas pair naturally with vineyard kitchens.
Expect structured cellar visits at Sin Fin and Finca Agostino, a hands-on olive oil tasting at Laur Olivicola, and a four-course, wine-paired lunch that highlights local produce and grilled flavors. Sommeliers explain pruning, drip irrigation, barrel aging, and the region’s shift toward sustainable viticulture.
Practicalities: this is an eight-hour private transfer-based tour suitable for light walking and short vineyard strolls—no technical skills required. Bring sun protection, comfortable shoes for gravel and terraces, and a small daypack for purchases. Timing favors morning pickups to avoid late-afternoon heat and to give the kitchen time for a relaxed lunch pairing. If you plan to taste widely, arrange a designated driver or use the included private transport to return to Mendoza. This tour delivers a grounded, sensory introduction to Maipú’s wines and oils—accessible, instructive, and distinctly local.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on uneven vineyard and orchard terrain
The private excursion runs about eight hours, including transfers, tastings, olive oil visit and a four-course lunch.
Yes—private transfers from and to Mendoza airport (and local transfers during the itinerary) are included in the tour.
Tastings at two wineries and the olivícola plus a high-quality four-course, wine-paired lunch at Finca Agostino are included.
The tour involves light walking on uneven ground; most aspects are accessible but check ahead for specific mobility needs so hosts can accommodate you.
Maipú developed as Mendoza’s primary wine district through 19th-century irrigation projects and immigrant vintners; many estates still use family-run cellars and traditional techniques.
Water management is critical—many wineries use drip irrigation and integrated pest management; support producers who disclose sustainable practices.
Azul Latina Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light slides across rows of Malbec vines as your driver eases out of the Mendoza airport and into the wide, irrigated plains of Maipú. The scent of crushed olives and new oak drifts from estate courtyards; gravel roads and low Andes ridgelines frame each cellar, inviting you to move from barrel rooms to tasting tables at a slow, deliberate pace.
Morning light slides across rows of Malbec vines as your driver eases out of the Mendoza airport and into the wide, irrigated plains of Maipú. The scent of crushed olives and new oak drifts from estate courtyards; gravel roads and low Andes ridgelines frame each cellar, inviting you to move from barrel rooms to tasting tables at a slow, deliberate pace.
Maipú is one of Mendoza’s oldest wine districts, shaped by 19th-century irrigation engineering and waves of Italian and Spanish immigrant vintners who formalized Malbec plantings and cellar techniques. Geologically the valley is alluvial—sandy, stony soils fed by Andean melt—producing wines with concentrated fruit and mineral lift. Olive cultivation arrived alongside grapes; the region’s olivícolas pair naturally with vineyard kitchens.
Expect structured cellar visits at Sin Fin and Finca Agostino, a hands-on olive oil tasting at Laur Olivicola, and a four-course, wine-paired lunch that highlights local produce and grilled flavors. Sommeliers explain pruning, drip irrigation, barrel aging, and the region’s shift toward sustainable viticulture.
Practicalities: this is an eight-hour private transfer-based tour suitable for light walking and short vineyard strolls—no technical skills required. Bring sun protection, comfortable shoes for gravel and terraces, and a small daypack for purchases. Timing favors morning pickups to avoid late-afternoon heat and to give the kitchen time for a relaxed lunch pairing. If you plan to taste widely, arrange a designated driver or use the included private transport to return to Mendoza. This tour delivers a grounded, sensory introduction to Maipú’s wines and oils—accessible, instructive, and distinctly local.