There are a wide range of wine tastings and tours in Mendoza. Tours often begin in the vineyards, where visitors can enjoy the natural scenery while strolling freely through the aromatic vine rows. Learn about Mendoza winemakers’ conventional and creative viticulture methods, as well as their one-of-a-kind grape range.

During wine tastings and tours in Mendoza, you will get to visit the underground cellars, many of which were designed using cutting-edge technology. Tours normally continues with a walk through the barrel room, where you can hear about all of their wine making techniques, in some cases followed by a tasting straight from the barrel.

The last stop of many tours is the wine tasting experience. Guests are given wines paired with local dishes. 

At wine tastings and tours in Mendoza you will get to taste some of the region’s finest wines. Here is a quick list with some basic tasting notes:

• Malbec. The absolute king of Mendoza is a balanced red wine, with a rounded, fruit-forward taste. The generous aroma of the wine is full of hints of blackberries, plums, blueberries, licorice and violet flowers. The wine is recommended for grilled red meat and is a perfect pairing for strong cheeses.
• Cabernet Sauvignon. The taste of the wine is rich with expressive ripe aromas of black currant, raspberry and strawberries. You might also recognise notes of cedar and oregano. In the long aftertaste silky, tannic notes stand out. The bouquet is completed by nuances of cloves, pepper, cinnamon and herbs. It will be a great accompaniment to red meat dishes, such as beef steak and lamb quiche.
• Chardonnay. In its Argentinean variation, this wine showcases a clean, balanced, pleasant taste. The aroma of the wine is fresh and refined, with accents of pear, melon, pineapple and citrus nuances.

Mendoza is a generally a great destination to visit all year-round. Are you considering a trip during the summer (January and February)? Expect hot temperatures and light rain. The best time to experience wine tastings and tours in Mendoza for harvesting is in March (autumn in Argentina). It is the time of actual harvest festivals, so you are able to see the vines lush and full of grapes.

In September, wine tastings and tours in Mendoza 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.

Wine tastings and tours in Mendoza aren’t the only way to learn about the region’s love-story with wine. Make sure to not miss the Wine and Harvest Museum, located in the city of Maipú. Another thing you can do is to get immersed in the indescribable beauty of Mendoza parks and gardens and experience the nightlife in the city with its restaurants, pubs offering Argentinian best wines and quality cuisine.

To relax from the hustle and bustle of the city, visit the Reserva Natural Villavicencio for some hiking and some fresh air.

If you go on wine tastings and tours in Mendoza, here are some language tips you might find useful:

• Wine = vino
• Winery = bodega
• Vineyard = viñedo
• Vine = parra
• Grapes = uvas
• Wine tasting = degustación de vino
• Wine route = ruta de vino
• Red wine = vino tinto
• White wine = vino blanco
• Sparkling wine = vino espumoso
• Cheers! = Salud!

These are the best experiences wine tastings and tours in Mendoza:

• Wine tasting and tour at Alpasion Wines Lodge & Vineyards
• Wine tasting and tour at Viamonte Winery
• Wine tasting and tour at Casa Vigil
• Wine tasting and tour at Budeguer

These places provide the best wine tastings and tours in Mendoza for kids and families:

• Bodega Clos De Chacras
• Domaine Bousquet
• Bodega Familia Cassone
• Otero Ramos Winery

These places provide the top wine tastings and tours in Mendoza for couples:

• Wine tasting and tour at Bodega Renacer
• Wine tasting and tour at Atamisque
• Wine tasting and tour at Antigal
• Wine tasting and tour at Bodega Salentein

These places provide the best wine tastings and tours if you visit Mendoza for groups:

• Bodegas Y Viñedos Crotta
• Otero Ramos Winery
• Bodega Caelum
• Mevi

These places provide the best wine tastings and tours and in Mendoza for travellers on a budget:

• Wine tasting and tour at Bodega Clos De Chacras
• Wine tasting and tour at Rj Viñedos
• Wine tasting and tour at Viamonte Winery
• Wine tasting and tour at Budeguer

The places provide the top wine tastings and tours if you visit Mendoza and like organic wines:

• Wine tasting and tour at Viña El Cerno
• Wine tasting and tour at Domaine Bousquet

During a visit at a winery in Mendoza for a wine tasting and tour experience you can expect to both taste wines and experience the landscape of Mendoza. Different wineries in Mendoza offer different types of setups for the tasting and tours but most experiences take at least 1 hour. For each wine tasting and tour experience for Mendoza presented on our website, you will see a bullet point list of what you can expect to experience.

These places provide the best private wine tastings and tours in Mendoza:

• Bodegas Y Viñedos Crotta
• Bodega Renacer
• Bodega Caelum
• Atamisque

These are the places we recommend for exclusive and premium wine tastings and tours in Mendoza:

• Wine tasting and tour at Bodega Clos De Chacras
• Wine tasting and tour at Budeguer
• Wine tasting and tour at Viña El Cerno
• Wine tasting and tour at Viamonte Winery

Use our interactive Mendoza map to browse wine tastings and tours close to Mendoza, Maipú and Lujan de Cuyo.