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Winery and lunch experience in Valle de Uco from Mendoza

By Operadores Mendoza Viajes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$223 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This tour offers a complete experience of the Uco Valley by combining artisanal wines, organic high-altitude wines and mountain scenery. The day begins in a boutique winery such as Finca Don Carlos or Bodega Giaquinta, where travellers know traditional processes, small-scale production and taste wines that express the identity of the terroir.
He then continues to Bodega Jean Bousquet, renowned for its organic approach. There you will take a guided tour of vineyards and facilities, followed by a gourmet lunch paired with views of the Andes Mountains.

The itinerary includes a stop at Cristo del Valle, an ideal viewpoint to appreciate the surroundings, and return along the Camino Los Cerrillos, a scenic stretch that showcases rural life in the valley. The selection of wineries, the variety of oenological styles and the combination of gastronomy and landscape make this experience balanced and carefully planned.

Activity location
  • Finca Don Carlos
    • Pasaje 6
    • Ugarteche, Mendoza, Argentina
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Sarmiento 129
    • 129 Sarmiento
    • M5500, Capital, Mendoza, Argentina

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Winery and lunch experience in Valle de Uco from Mendoza
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$223.38 x 1 AdultAU$223.38
Total
Price is AU$223.38
Until Mon, 16 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Units of 11 to 60 passengers are used, suitable for mountain and wooded roads in Mendoza.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    3-Step Gourmet Paired Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour and tasting in an artisan winery of the Uco Valley (Finca Don Carlos or Giaquinta).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up and drop-off service at central hotels and addresses.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ruta 40 (Pass by)
On this initial leg of the tour, travellers will travel the legendary National Route 40, one of the most emblematic roads in Argentina. During the journey to the Uco Valley, the landscape opens up to reveal panoramic views of the imposing Cordon del Plata, a mountain range that is part of the Front Range. The guide will explain the geographical importance of this cordon and how its snow-capped peaks influence the climate, water and viticulture of the region. As they progress, passengers will be able to observe small rural localities, growing areas and mountain formations that anticipate the arrival at the high altitude vineyards. It is an ideal opportunity to take pictures and start connecting with the natural magnitude of the region before entering the heart of the Uco Valley.
Finca Don Carlos
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket included
At Finca Don Carlos, travellers will discover an artisan winery in the Uco Valley that preserves traditional methods of elaboration and a philosophy focused on small-scale production. The tour begins in the high altitude vineyards, where the guide will explain how cold weather, altitude above 1,200 metres and stony soils influence the quality of the grapes. Then, visitors enter the wine area, where they can observe manual and technical processes that differ from the large industrial wineries. The experience includes a guided tasting of wines made on the estate, allowing you to appreciate the authentic expression of the valley and learn about the aromatic and taste profiles characteristic of this terroir. It is an ideal stop to introduce yourself to local winegrowing before continuing to larger scale wineries.
Bodega Jean Bousquet
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
At the Jean Bousquet Winery, travellers will enjoy a guided tour of one of the most recognised organic wineries in the Uco Valley. The experience begins in the vineyards, located more than 1,200 metres above sea level, where the guide will explain how organic farming and high altitude conditions influence the quality and personality of your wines. Then we visit the production areas, including fermentation and ageing sectors, where we know the techniques used to make high-end wines. The guide details the complete process: from manual harvesting and cluster selection to controlled fermentation and resting in barrels. This tour allows you to understand the philosophy of the winery and appreciate the value of sustainable work in an environment surrounded by the Andes Mountains.
Restaurante Jean Bousquet
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Lunch and Pairing at Bodega Jean Bousquet. After the guided tour, travellers will enjoy a gourmet lunch paired in the restaurant of the Jean Bousquet Winery, a space surrounded by vineyards and panoramic views of the Andes Mountains. The menu includes three steps or more, made with fresh ingredients and recipes that highlight regional flavours. Each dish is accompanied by wines selected by the winery’s sommelier, allowing you to experience how they pair the different height varieties with preparations designed to enhance aromas and textures. The relaxed atmosphere, personalised attention and scenery make this lunch a complete sensory experience and one of the most memorable moments of the day.
Cristo Rey del Valle
  • 30m
The Christ of the Valley is one of the most imposing religious sculptures in Argentina and a prominent panoramic point of the Uco Valley. Located 7 km from the centre of Tupungato, this monumental work reaches 28 metres high and is surrounded by a unique natural landscape, with open views of the Cordon del Plata and the vineyards of the region. During the visit, travellers will be able to walk through the viewpoint, take pictures and learn about the history of the monument, inaugurated in 2005 as a symbol of peace and protection for the valley. The guide will explain its construction, its cultural importance and the area's relationship with local pilgrimages. It is an ideal stop to appreciate the magnitude of the Andean environment before starting the return to Mendoza.
Ruta Provincial 86 (Pass by)
The Camino Los Cerrillos is a panoramic route that connects Tupungato with the return to Mendoza and offers privileged views of the rural landscape of the Uco Valley. During this stretch, travellers will enjoy soft hills, farm estates, wineries, forest corridors and a special perspective of the Cordon del Plata. The guide will explain the importance of this area for local agricultural production and how the combination of altitude, climate and soils makes the valley a world-renowned wine area. Although it is a passage, it allows to appreciate the daily life of the inhabitants, the contrasts of the geography and the breadth of the valley. It is an ideal closure to enjoy the landscape in a quiet way while starting the return to the city.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Finca Don Carlos
    • Pasaje 6
    • Ugarteche, Mendoza, Argentina
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sarmiento 129
    • 129 Sarmiento
    • M5500, Capital, Mendoza, Argentina

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