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Top 10 Things to do in Mendoza, Argentina
Known best for its wine, Mendoza is a bustling city to the east of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. Although it draws its share of adventure travelers, lured by the climbing, skiing, hiking and rafting opportunities within an easy drive of downtown, the area’s more than 1,000 vineyards bring oenophiles in even greater numbers.
Restaurants in Mendoza
1. Bodega Tierras Altas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 561 reviews
Tierras Altas is boutique winery, own by the "Vargas Arizu Family", part of the Arizu Family, one of the founders of Argentinian Vitiviniculture. Four generations working on the vineyards transforming daily effort in wine culure. We invite you to live our "Malbec Experience Tour" and get to know our wines, winery , people and main varietal in a different and fun way. Wew suggest you, make the reservation 48hs before.
Reviewed By Tim B - Akron, Ohio
We read the reviews of wineries before coming to Mendoza. Tierras Altos was the only one I booked, after Reading many reviews. It was definitely the right decision.
Daniel & Freddy, met us upon arrival, with a wonderful rose. Then discussed their family’s wine making and educational philosophy.
We have been to Napa/Sonoma, along with other wineries in the USA, however we have never learned more of not only the wine making and tasting process. We left feeling we could become sommelier’s - it was that informative!! And oh by the way it was very easy & enjoyable all while tasting the best wine we have had in Mendoza!
I can not say enough about how hospitable & helpful both Freddy & Daniel were! There kitchen was closed so they took us to a competitor that had a incredible lunch with tasting.
This place is a MUST TRY!!!!!
2. Bodega Roberto Bonfanti
Overall Ratings
5 based on 442 reviews
Reviewed By GabriellaPacheco - Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil
That's the place I've learned the most about wines. It was not obvious and I actually learned things I can use back in Buenos Aires when buying myself wine in the supermarket. Besides, they have very good wine!Thank you very much for your words!!! Best Regard Alejandro1!!
3. Bodega Renacer
Overall Ratings
5 based on 332 reviews
Bodega Renacer is a boutique, modern and eco-friendly winery built in 2004 at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, more specifically in Perdriel, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. The winery's architecture and landscape mixes a fusion between classic and modern style with Tuscan-inspired walls to provide a highly attractive and unique building which has been recognized and awarded as one of the most beautiful wineries in Mendoza. In 2006 the winery got one of it's wines listed in the famous Wine Spectator Top 100 wines of the world. In regards to Tourism, the winery puts all of it's effort to create unique, innovative and memorable experiences for their visitors. Recently, the winery has received the following Awards by "Great Wine Capitals - Best of Mendoza Wine Tourism": 1. Gold Medal - Best Innovative Experiences 2017 (Virtual Reality) 2. Gold Medal - Best Small Winery 2016 3. Silver Award - Excellence in Art & Culture 2015 (Barrique Painting) 4. Silver Award - Excellence in Architecture & Landscape 2014
Reviewed By Michelle J - New York City, New York
The blending experience at Bodega Renacer was wonderful. It starts off with a tour of the winery, vineyard area, production area, and then you’ll one of a few tasting rooms. We had a view of the Mountains which was very impressive. It looked like there...MoreMichelle thank you very much for your comments, we are glad to know that you had a pleasant experience, when you visited us, both from our staff and from our proposal We wait for you again here best regards Renacer Team
4. Bodega Matervini
Overall Ratings
5 based on 121 reviews
Matervini Winery was created in 2008 by the winemakers Santiago Achaval and Roberto Cipresso. Matervini explores the diverse geologies of the Pre-Cordillera through Malbec, the best translator of terroir, obtaining a variety of wines with different and original personalities. Matervini wines were rapidly recognized by wine journalists as being among the best in Argentina. Our wines can be purchased only at the winery or through the Wine Club. Free shipping to USA. Worldwide shipping.
Reviewed By lafamosaItaly - Castel Del Piano, Italy
This wine visit ticked all the boxes.A prearranged visit gave us a comprehensive tour of this modern winery which included an excellent tasting of 5 wines - all different with distinctive flavours and aromas. Malbec lovers will love this wine.
Matervini showcases attractive,balanced wines made using the Malbec grape variety from different areas in the valley.
Exclusive wine for purchase at the winery or on line.
The winery uses 100% alternative energy.
5. Bodega Cruzat. Bubbles Experience
Overall Ratings
5 based on 163 reviews
Cruzat is a winery intended only for the production of quality sparkling wines, produced using the traditional method or "champenoise" (second fermentation in the bottle). The winery was founded in 2004 by a group of Chilean businessmen and by Argentinian Agricultural Engineer and Winemaker Pedro Federico Rosell. WINE TOURISM The experience of knowing this "factory of sparkling" goes beyond a tour and tasting. From the winery we strive for visitors to learn, identify and compare with other elaborations and process. The production area is open to our curious visitors; you can see and sometimes work at the cellar, the disgorging machine and label some bottles. The tasting room is oriented to the Andes Mountain and vineyards. We propose that our visitors enjoy and learn from what we do every day.
Reviewed By MontrachetJ - Brixham, United Kingdom
Whilst you can visit other sparkling wineries in the Mendoza area, such as Chandon, I strongly recommend Cruzat. Not a name I knew before coming but it turns out that they make some of the best sparkling wine round here (according to some of the...MoreThank you so much for share your opinión about the experience ! It's nice to know that you value our passion. Wellcome again if you want to enjoy bubbles !!
6. Bodega Carmelo Patti
Overall Ratings
5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By Rubybirkenhead - Birkenhead
Carmelo Patti is clearly a local legend. Other vineyard staff talk about him and his wine with awe. And he spent much of our brief wine tasting showing us newspaper and magazine clippings about himself and his bodega.
Unfortunately as our Spanish is rudimentary we didn't feel we got enough information to truly appreciate the wine tasting.
7. Los Pingos Horse Riding
Overall Ratings
5 based on 347 reviews
We believe in equestrian tours as a way to know a wonderful animal, the horse, and at the same time to interact with our culture, the gaucho life in the mountain and other people of the world.We like to share our traditions through the guitar and singing around the bonfire after a delicious “asado”.Activities:½ day - Full day - Sunset - Full Moon
Reviewed By Vikki R
We did the sunset ride. We were collected from our hotel in Chacras (outside of Mendoza but on the way) taken to the vineyard. We spent a few minutes getting settled. Then Laura explained how to ride etc. There was a mix of beginners and experienced. It felt very safe, the horse are well cared for and beautiful surroundings. We did a two hour ride with a stop for the sunset at the top. It was beautiful from start to finish. Views were great. Quite chilled but a little trotting. We then returned for a yummy asado. Lots to eat for everyone. Only 8 of us so intimate. Laura spoke good English and gave us info about the area. It was a really lovely evening. Great value for money and I can highly recommend it!
8. Bodega DiamAndes
Overall Ratings
5 based on 109 reviews
DiamAndes is a 130 ha winery, in the heart of Clos de los Siete. Stunning architecture, ultra-modern winemaking process and excellence to produce premium wines at the foothills of the Andes. Wine tastings, gastronomy, and others activities are organized to fit our main concept: home and tailor-made. The Bonnie's, owner's family expresse this concept in every activity, and develops each program taking care of each detail to ensure unique experiences.
Reviewed By LittleJasmine05 - Melbourne, Australia
Visited bodega Diamandes with friends during a recent trip to Mendoza. Beautiful winery, modern architecture and infrastructure, very impressive facilities for the region. The staff was very welcoming. We got a tour with Belaine, followed by wine tasting. She was very knowledgeable and we understood...MoreThank you very much! It was such a pleasure to spend time with you at DiamAndes. Cheers!
9. Bodega La Azul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 658 reviews
Reviewed By Russell21 - Malaga, Spain
True Argentinian experience not to be missed. It is set on a farm with Seating outside under vines. Charming atmosphere, great service with excellent country cooking, most produced on the asado out back. The 5 course lunch showcases the truly excellent wines. The fixed fee of 750 pesos per person including wines & coffee represents good value.
10. Casarena Bodega y Vinedos
Overall Ratings
5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By arq_bea - Florianopolis, SC
We had such a good time at Casarena. There were only me and my boyfriend (usually there were small groups on the other bodegas), so it was a private tour and our guide, Rodrigo, was excellent and taught us a lot. Their wines are amazing,...MoreThank you so much for taking the time and leaving us such a nice review. Hope you can come some other time to enjoy other wines of our portfolio.
