Mendoza, Argentina1-2 dayAutumn
Mendoza Wine Region
Ideal: Ideal for wine, gastronomy, scenery, relaxed holidays, and cultural routes in the Andean foothills.
Mendoza Wine Region sits at the foot of the Andes and is Argentina's most famous wine country. Known worldwide for Malbec, the region is the center of wine tourism with more than 900 wineries, tasting rooms, and Andes-backed vineyards. Sub-regions Maipú, Luján de Cuyo, and Uco Valley offer different terroirs and wine styles; Mendoza is also close to climbing routes on Aconcagua.
Why go?
- Taste world-famous Argentine Malbec at estate wineries
- Enjoy wine tours and gastronomy with Andes mountain views
- Explore routes through Maipú, Luján, and Uco Valley
Travel tip
Driver-guided or bicycle tours are popular; book tastings with lunch. Harvest season (February–March) offers a special experience.
