Day 1: Arrival in Mendoza and Welcome Dinner
Tonight we will enjoy dinner at a restaurant that blends Northern Argentinean and International Cuisine: Inca Cooking style mixed with European cuisine of immigrants who came to Argentina during the last century.
Day 2: Winery Cooking Class and City Tour
To begin our wine route in Mendoza we will visit a renowned winery to take an exclusive cooking class with an expert chef where we will learn how to use regional products to develop traditional dishes. Later we will enjoy lunch paired with exclusive wines from the cellar.
In the afternoon during the city tour we will visit the Cathedral, and several important buildings to finally visit Cerro de la Gloria and see the Monument to General San Martin.
NOTE: Cooking class in ZUCCARDI
Day 3: Wines and wineries in Lujan de Cuyo
We will continue our wine tour in this region so well known for a globally renowned varietal: Malbec. Luján de Cuyo, known as the land of Malbec, is a town located on Route 40, on the banks of the Mendoza River and the center of a large wine-producing region due to the quality of its soils. During our tour we will visit 3 of the most important wineries, taste their wines and enjoy a gourmet lunch.
Proposed wineries (could vary):
BRESSIA
DOMAINE ST. DIEGO
CASA EL ENEMIGO
CARMELO PATTI
Day 4: Sparkling Wine and Olive Oil Tour
We will start today’s adventure accompanied by bubbles and olive trees. In this wine tour we will visit 2 sparkling wine wineries, enjoying a gourmet lunch. We will finish with a visit to one of the most famous olive establishments in the area.
Proposed wineries (could vary):
CRUZAT
LAGARDE
Olivicola Laur
Day 5: Wines and wineries in Uco Valley
Today we will travel to the Uco Valley region, 120 km from the city of Mendoza. We will travel with the Andes mountain range as a witness and we will discover unique landscapes.
High-end winesare produced in this region which is considered one of the most important high altitude wines producing areas in the world.
During our tour we will visit 2 of the best wineries enjoying a wine tasting and a gourmet lunch paired with superb wines. We will also take a cooking class.
Proposed wineries (could vary):
PULENTA
ANDELUNA
Day 6: Free day
After enjoying breakfast we can enjoy the activities of the hotel or just relax admiring amazing views of the Andes.
Day 7: End of the tour
Say goodbye and transfer to the airport.