Luján de Cuyo Exploration
You and your guide will set out together to explore the Luján de Cuyo sub-region.
Enroute, we will visit Lujan de Cuyo, the premier wine growing region in Argentina and where the most famous wineries are located. It’s the first choice when choosing a wine area to tour in Argentina.First, we take you to Familia Cassone. located in Mayor Drummond, Luján de Cuyo, The winery was built in 1998, and was designed taking into account the traditional style of Mendoza, with high walls and wood ceilings, providing a fresh, harmonic and natural environment needed for wine making .
Next you will be welcomed at ZOLO winery by Tapiz for a guided tour and tasting of their wines. You will have the opportunity to tour the vineyard by a carriage watching the lamas that are bred. Bodega Tapiz produces its wines with vineyards located at different altitudes ranging from 920 to 1,400 meters above sea level and embraced by the impressive Andes mountain range. This special geographical location due to its bio-climatic characteristics makes it a unique and different place to the rest of the wine world.
These wines have a marked fruitiness, spending 8 months in oak, developed with sustainable practices,, the wines have ripe tannins, red fresh fruits, giving way to a modern, vibrant and intense wine.
Behind Zolo Fabián Valenzuela, recognized winemaker from Argentina, as well as Jean Claude Berrouet, famous winemaker in Pomerol, who worked for more than 40 years as a leading winemaker of Petrus, France. Hand in hand, vintage to vintage, they work in order to achieve the greatest expression of the attributes that characterize these wines
For lunch, you will be invited to Dominio del Plata-Susana Balbo Wines, a modern winery owned by Susana Balbo, the most famous female winemaker and consultant in Argentina, also a pioneer in exporting to USA and Brazil.
The vineyards are located in Mendoza province, towards the middle-west area of Argentina. Mendoza’s arid and desert climate are a challenge for agriculture because of the scarce water resources. However, high altitude land, soil characteristics, the amount of sunny days, controlled irrigation and the wide thermal amplitude make Mendoza a great place for viticulture and the making of high quality wines.
Susana Balbo and her team strategically chooses to work with grapes from the best geographic indications (GIs) in the regions of Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley in Mendoza. A region with a wide variety and styles of grapes, with vineyards of unbeatable quality make a great asset in the making of premium wines.
Here you will be invited to enjoy a traditional 4 course lunch paired with 4 of premium wines.
After your tastings, your guide will bring you to your hotel for check in.
Additional Options for Day 2
Cavas Wine Lodge - Front Row Room
Nestled in a 55 acre vineyard, Cavas Wine Lodge is a luxury 18 room boutique property strategically located between the best known wineries and the magnificent Andes Mountain range. Taking up a prime spot in Luján de Cuyo, the lodge is only a half hour drive south of Mendoza city. Here, the refined meets the surreal in a mish-mash of luxury lodging, world class vines, exquisite service, sumptuous spa therapy with exclusive treatments, and standout seasonal cuisine. The restaurant uses organically grown, seasonal ingredients to provide high quality meals in the elegant restaurant.
Entre Cielos - Superior Reserva Room
Entre Cielos is passionate about creating modern, memorable and immersive travel experiences that break the mold. Playful yet holistic, the hotel is a perfect union of design, comfort, cuisine, and wellness, shared with like-minded travelers untethered by tradition, and fully in tune with nature. Explore the natural beauty of a spacious, uncrowded oasis spanning 20 acres in the Mendoza countryside, only 20 minutes away from the city. Home to Latin America's first and only authentic hammam, the modern boutique resort embraces the centuries-old Turkish wellness traditions. The upscale restaurant is elegant yet unpretentious, and will introduce guests to the flavors of Argentina with modern twists and techniques. The splendor of the Andes Mountains amid the Malbec vines, with this modern boutique retreat and working vineyard presents a one-of-a-kind place promising tranquility and escape that’s far from the ordinary.