Wine Tasting Tours in Luján de Cuyo

Luján de Cuyo is well connected by air and land to major cities in Argentina and neighboring countries. International Airport of Governor Francisco Gabrielli (MDZ) is located 18 miles north of Lujan de Cuyo and it is the major entry point for tourists arriving by plane. You can easily get to wine tastings and tours in Luján de Cuyo by car following highway 40.

Luján de Cuyo is generally a great destination year-round. Are you considering a trip during the summer (January and February)? Expect hot temperatures and light rain. The best time to visit wine tastings and tours in Luján de Cuyo for harvesting is in March (in autumn). It is the time of actual harvest festivals, so you are able to see the vines lush and full of grapes.
In September, wineries are busy with their pruning, if you are interested to see this processing. The vines will begin to regrow for spring at around the end of September.

Malbec
The taste of the wine is surprisingly voluminous, concentrated, enveloping, with rich tones of ripe fruits and spices, velvety texture, lively acidity, firm but elegant tannins. The wine has a very long, persistent aftertaste. The incredibly elegant aroma of the wine is full of notes of ripe red and black fruits, harmoniously complemented by tones of white pepper, cloves and cigar box, hints of vanilla, caramel, chocolate, menthol and rosemary.
Cabernet Sauvignon
The taste of the wine is full-bodied, bright, slightly sweet, complex, elegant, concentrated, with fruity-spicy accents, velvety tannins, balanced acidity and a long aftertaste. The rich, expressive aroma of the wine reveals notes of ripe red fruits, black currant, cherry, sweet spices, cinnamon and cloves, harmoniously complemented by hints of chocolate, pepper, herbs and subtle earthy tones."

There is a wide range of wine tastings and tours in Luján de Cuyo. The tour often begins in the vineyards, where visitors can enjoy the natural scenery while strolling freely through the aromatic vine rows. Explore their conventional and creative viticulture methods, as well as their one-of-a-kind grape range. Discover their underground cellar, which was designed using cutting-edge technology, with the help of a guide. The tour continues with a walk through the barrel place, where you can hear about all of their wine-making techniques, followed by a barrel tasting. At the final end of the tasting, some wineries welcome guests with local dishes and family cuisine, complementing their wine with a great combination.

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These places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Luján de Cuyo for families with kids:

• Bodega Clos De Chacras


• Viamonte Winery


• Bodega Familia Cassone

These places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Luján de Cuyo for groups:

• Bodega Renacer


• Budeguer


• Bodega Zolo