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Sun, Malbec & the Andes: A Long Weekend in Mendoza

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The route

11 stops·5 wineries · 3 restaurants · 1 cafe · 1 hotel · 1 activity

1. 01

   Hotel

   Arrive in Mendoza City & Check In

   Park Hyatt Mendoza offers elegant lodging in a historic 19th-century building overlooking Plaza Independencia, perfectly positioned for wine country exploration.

2. 02

   WineryMendoza

   Zuccardi Valle de Uco

   Zuccardi's stunning Uco Valley home showcases high-altitude Malbec from distinct soil types in terroir-focused tastings.

3. 03

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Zuccardi's Piedra Infinita Cocina

   Fire-roasted seasonal cooking meets Zuccardi's wines with Andes views that'll make you forget your phone exists.

4. 04

   WineryMendoza

   Achaval Ferrer

   Luján de Cuyo's single-vineyard Malbecs and Bordeaux blends showcase what Mendoza's oldest vines can achieve.

5. 05

   Winery

   Catena Zapata

   The Mayan pyramid-shaped winery in Agrelo showcases the Catena family's legendary Adrianna Vineyard wines and high-altitude viticulture expertise.

6. 06

   Restaurant

   Dinner at Azafrán

   Azafrán pairs Mendoza's finest regional ingredients with an all-Argentine wine list in a warm, intimate dining room.

7. 07

   Cafe

   Morning Coffee on Arístides Villanueva

   Linger over a cortado and medialunas on Mendoza's buzzing café boulevard before the wineries call.

8. 08

   Winery

   Clos de los Siete

   Michel Rolland's collaborative Valle de Uco estate crafts beautifully structured Malbec and Cabernet Franc from meticulously landscaped vineyards.

9. 09

   Winery

   Bodega Vistalba

   Luján de Cuyo's family-owned Vistalba showcases traditional winemaking through tours highlighting their acclaimed Corte A blend and old-vine Malbec.

10. 10

    Activity

    Horseback Ride Through the Vineyards

    Saddle up through vine-lined trails with jaw-dropping Andes views, the most romantic way to experience Mendoza's countryside.

11. 11

    Restaurant

    Dinner at 1884 Francis Mallmann

    Chef Francis Mallmann's fire-roasted Argentine kitchen inside a historic Godoy Cruz winery pairs bold flavors with encyclopedic Mendoza wines.