Mendoza Wine Region Summary
- Major City: Mendoza
- Mendoza Wine Regions:
- Lujan de Cuyo – 21km / 13 miles
- Maipu – 13 km / 8 miles
- San Juan – 12 km / 7.5 miles
- San Rafael – 234 km / 145 miles
- Valle de Uco (Uco Valley) – 65 km / 40 miles
- Suggested bodega (winery) visits per day: 2 – 3
- Mode of transportation: Rented car with driver or taxi
- Best time to visit: October – April
Mendoza’s wine region includes more than 144,000 hectares (350,000 acres) of planted vineyards, and produces nearly two-thirds of Argentina’s wine. The country’s most highly rated Malbec wines originate from Mendoza’s high altitude wine regions of Lujan de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. These areas are in the foothills of the Andes mountains, with elevations between 853m (2,800 ft.) and 1525 m (5,000 ft.).
If you are using Mendoza City as a base for independent winery visits, be advised that Maipú is roughly a 30-minute drive away; reaching Luján de Cuyo by car takes close to 45 minutes and Uco Valley can take upwards of an hour. In San Rafael, many wineries can be easily reached by bike. In San Juan, some are within cycling distance, while others are on quiet, pretty roads that are best accessed by car.
Lujan de Cuyo
Lujan de Cuyo is one of the largest and most popular wine regions in Mendoza. Located approximately 21km (13 miles) south of Mendoza city, Lujan de Cuyo is known as the land of Malbec. It’s also considered the place where Argentina’s wine movement began, making Argentine wine production relevant in international markets. Today, Lujan boasts more than 50 bodegas and plenty of luxury resorts and boutique hotels. Below you’ll find a list of our favorite bodegas in the Uco Valley.
- Achaval Ferrer – Distance from Mendoza: 33.2 km / 20 miles
- Adrover – Distance from Mendoza: 22.7 km / 14 miles
- Alta Vista – Distance from Mendoza: 18 km / 11 miles
- Belasco de Bacquedano – Distance from Mendoza: 32.2 km / 20 miles
- Benegas – Distance from Mendoza: 16 km / 10 miles
- Caelum – Distance from Mendoza: 32.8 km / 20 miles
- Casarena – Distance from Mendoza: 24 km / 15 miles
- Catena Zapata – Distance from Mendoza: 37.3 km / 23 miles
- Clos de Chacras – Distance from Mendoza: 13.8 km / 8 miles
- Cruzat – Distance from Mendoza: 34.4 km / 21 miles
- Decero – Distance from Mendoza: 32.7 km / 20 miles
- Dolium – Distance from Mendoza: 32.6 km / 20 miles
- Domino del Plata – Distance from Mendoza: 29.2 km / 18 miles
- Fabre Montmayou – Distance from Mendoza: 22.2 km / 13 miles
- Familia Cassone – Distance from Mendoza: 18.9 km / 11 miles
- Hacienda del Plata – Distance from Mendoza: 15.3 km / 9 miles
- Kaiken – Distance from Mendoza: 21.2 km / 13 miles
- Lagarde – Distance from Mendoza: 19 km / 11 miles
- Las Perdices – Distance from Mendoza: 34.2 km / 21 miles
- Luigi Bosca – Distance from Mendoza: 18.6 km / 11 miles
- Melipal – Distance from Mendoza: 28.8 km / 18 miles
- Mendel – Distance from Mendoza: 16.9 km / 10 miles
- Mevi – Distance from Mendoza: 29.1 km / 18 miles
- Nieto Senetiner – Distance from Mendoza: 17.2 km / 10 miles
- Norton – Distance from Mendoza: 32.2 km / 20 miles
- Pulenta Estate – Distance from Mendoza: 45.7 km / 28 miles
- Renacer – Distance from Mendoza: 33.2 km / 20 miles
- Ruca Malen – Distance from Mendoza: 31.2 km / 19 miles
- Septima – Distance from Mendoza: 33.2 km / 20 miles
- Tapiz – Distance from Mendoza: 33.5 km / 20 miles
- Terrazas de los Andes – Distance from Mendoza: 25.7 km / 16 miles
- Viamonte – Distance from Mendoza: 20.1 km / 12 miles
- Vina Cobos – Distance from Mendoza: 31 km / 19 miles
- Vistalba – Distance from Mendoza: 22.8 km / 14 miles
- Weinert – Distance from Mendoza: 14.3 km / 8 miles
Maipu
The small region of Maipu is southeast of the city Mendoza and has approximately 20 wineries. Although you won’t need as much time in Maipu as the other regions, it is not a region to avoid. Maipu offers olive oil tastings and biking opportunities that provide a diversion from the Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley tourist experiences. Below you’ll find a list of our favorite bodegas in Maipu.
- Carinae – Distance from Mendoza: 25.3 km / 15 miles
- Cecchin – Distance from Mendoza: 20.7 km / 12 miles
- Don Bosco – Distance from Mendoza: 23.1 km / 14 miles
- Familia Zuccardi – Distance from Mendoza: 35.2 km / 22 miles
- Finca Agostino – Distance from Mendoza: 38.9 km / 24 miles
- Flichman – Distance from Mendoza: 34.3 km / 21 miles
- La Rural Ruitini – Distance from Mendoza: 15.7 km / 9 miles
- Lopez – Distance from Mendoza: 14.3 km / 8 miles
- Otero Ramos – Distance from Mendoza: 17.3 km / 10 miles
- Palo Alto – Distance from Mendoza: 23 km / 14 miles
- Sin Fin – Distance from Mendoza: 18.6 km / 11 miles
- Tempus Alba – Distance from Mendoza: 20.2 km / 12 miles
- Trapiche – Distance from Mendoza: 17.5 km / 10 miles
- Trivento – Distance from Mendoza: 23.4 km / 14 miles
San Juan
Compared to the Mendoza city and the hype of its surrounding bodegas, San Juan is refreshingly low-key. It’s the ideal base if you’re looking to combine outdoor activities with visits to local bodegas. San Juan is easy going, and filled with low-rise buildings, tree-lined plazas, and pedestrian walkways.
- Bodega Alta Bonanza de Los Andes Distance from Mendoza: 250 km / 155 miles
- Bodegas Callia Distance from Mendoza: 172 km / 106 miles
- Bodega Entre Tapias Distance from Mendoza: 241 km / 150 miles
- Bodega Fabril Alto Verde Distance from Mendoza: 153 km / 95 miles
- Bodega La Guarda Distance from Mendoza: 165 km / 102 miles
- Bodega Las Marianas Distance from Mendoza: 154 km / 95 miles
- Bodega Merced del Estero Distance from Mendoza: 175 km / 108 miles
- Champañera Miguel Más Distance from Mendoza: 153 km / 95 miles
- Finca Sierras Azules Distance from Mendoza: 233 km / 144 miles
- Marale Wines Distance from Mendoza: 120 km / 75 miles
- Museo S. Graffigna Distance from Mendoza: 174 km / 108 miles
- Viñas de Segisa – Bodega Boutique Distance from Mendoza: 150 km / 93 miles
- Viñas y Bodegas Graffigna Yanzón Distance from Mendoza: 149 km / 93 miles
Valle de Uco (Uco Valley)
Uco Valley is located approximately 100km (~62 miles) Southeast of Mendoza. It has arguably the best views of the Andes Mountains, and its isolation is a good thing for wine connoisseurs looking for a genuine Mendoza experience. If you’re planning a trip to Mendoza, you must visit Uco Valley. Below you’ll find a list of our favorite bodegas in the Uco Valley.
- Aconquija – Distance from Mendoza: 100 km / 62 miles
- Alfa Crux – Distance from Mendoza: 108 km / 67 miles
- Andeluna – Distance from Mendoza: 89 km / 55 miles
- Atamisque – Distance from Mendoza: 68.4 km / 42 miles
- Clos de los Siete – Distance from Mendoza: 90 km / 56 miles
- Diamandes (Part of Clos de los Siete) – Distance from Mendoza: 90 km / 56 miles
- Domaine Bousquet – Distance from Mendoza: 85.8 km / 53 miles
- Finca La Celia – Distance from Mendoza: 105 km / 65 miles
- La Azul – Distance from Mendoza: 90.6 km / 56 miles
- Los Toneles – Distance from Mendoza: 3 km / 1 miles
- Monteviejo (Part of Clos de los Siete) – Distance from Mendoza: 90 km / 56 miles
- Salentein – Distance from Mendoza: 94.8 km / 59 miles
- Sophenia – Distance from Mendoza: 89.8 km / 56 miles
- Vines of Mendoza – Distance from Mendoza: 108 km / 67 miles
