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Spend a full day exploring three of Valle de Uco’s top wineries with semi-private transport from Mendoza. Expect mountain vistas, guided tastings at two estates, and a gourmet lunch at the final vineyard.
Spend a full day exploring three of Valle de Uco’s top wineries with semi-private transport from Mendoza. Expect mountain vistas, guided tastings at two estates, and a gourmet lunch at the final vineyard.
The road falls away from Mendoza and the Andes rise like a living map—sharp ridgelines dusted with snow against a wide, blue sky. You arrive in Valle de Uco with heat on the asphalt and cold wind coming off the high foothills; vineyards fan out in neat rows, their leaves reflecting the hard light as winery buildings stand low and modern against the mountains.
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Operated by Mendoza Customized Tours · Tunuyán, Mendoza Province
The road falls away from Mendoza and the Andes rise like a living map—sharp ridgelines dusted with snow against a wide, blue sky. You arrive in Valle de Uco with heat on the asphalt and cold wind coming off the high foothills; vineyards fan out in neat rows, their leaves reflecting the hard light as winery buildings stand low and modern against the mountains.
Valle de Uco sits at the convergence of glacial alluvium and Andean runoff, soils of sand, gravel and calcareous clay that give Malbec and Cabernet their structure here. Wine culture in Mendoza traces back to 19th-century transplantings of Spanish and Italian growers; irrigation canales diverted meltwater down from the mountains and made intensive viticulture possible. Small, experimental producers have joined long-established bodegas, so tastings can range from traditional cellars to trail-side boutique rooms.
The tour typically visits three estates: two short guided tastings and a final winery for a multi-course lunch paired with estate wines. Expect guided walks through barrel rooms and vine rows, explanations of elevation and terroir, and enough time for photos of the Andes skyline.
Practically: this is a full day (about 9–10 hours) with pickup in Mendoza. Tasting and lunch fees are often extra—bring cash or card. Dress in layers for strong sun and sudden wind, and wear comfortable shoes for gravel and cellar steps. Book tastings ahead when possible, and leave time to savor a late-afternoon return drive as light softens the mountains.
easy.
9–10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking but some standing during tastings and short vineyard walks
No—tastings and the multi-course lunch at the final winery are typically paid separately; tasting fees usually range USD 20–30.
Yes—tours provide pickup and drop-off in Mendoza and nearby accommodations; confirm your pickup point when booking.
Children can ride but must be supervised; legal drinking age is 18 in Argentina and wineries will enforce it.
Many vehicles and some wineries have accessible facilities, but terrain in vineyards can be uneven—check specific accessibility needs with the operator ahead of time.
Valle de Uco developed with 19th-century irrigation projects that brought Andean meltwater to arid soils; European immigrant growers established many of the region’s vineyards.
Water management is a central sustainability focus—many wineries practice drip irrigation and organic or biodynamic farming to reduce impacto on scarce high-Andean water resources.
Mendoza Customized Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The road falls away from Mendoza and the Andes rise like a living map—sharp ridgelines dusted with snow against a wide, blue sky. You arrive in Valle de Uco with heat on the asphalt and cold wind coming off the high foothills; vineyards fan out in neat rows, their leaves reflecting the hard light as winery buildings stand low and modern against the mountains.
The road falls away from Mendoza and the Andes rise like a living map—sharp ridgelines dusted with snow against a wide, blue sky. You arrive in Valle de Uco with heat on the asphalt and cold wind coming off the high foothills; vineyards fan out in neat rows, their leaves reflecting the hard light as winery buildings stand low and modern against the mountains.
Valle de Uco sits at the convergence of glacial alluvium and Andean runoff, soils of sand, gravel and calcareous clay that give Malbec and Cabernet their structure here. Wine culture in Mendoza traces back to 19th-century transplantings of Spanish and Italian growers; irrigation canales diverted meltwater down from the mountains and made intensive viticulture possible. Small, experimental producers have joined long-established bodegas, so tastings can range from traditional cellars to trail-side boutique rooms.
The tour typically visits three estates: two short guided tastings and a final winery for a multi-course lunch paired with estate wines. Expect guided walks through barrel rooms and vine rows, explanations of elevation and terroir, and enough time for photos of the Andes skyline.
Practically: this is a full day (about 9–10 hours) with pickup in Mendoza. Tasting and lunch fees are often extra—bring cash or card. Dress in layers for strong sun and sudden wind, and wear comfortable shoes for gravel and cellar steps. Book tastings ahead when possible, and leave time to savor a late-afternoon return drive as light softens the mountains.