Wineries

La Madrid Estate Wines

Mendoza Wineries /

La Madrid Estate Wines was founded in 2003 by a Cuban American who was raised in Puerto Rico. They have numerous vineyards throughout Agrelo, Mendoza and make excellent wines. Recently they opened their excellent restaurant, Los Bocheros, in Las Compuertas, a 15 minute drive from our house. The grounds, which used to feature numerous bocce ball courts used for competitions, now retains one court, nestled among the gorgeous mature willow trees. After lunch, one can sit in the garden, order another glass of wine or a port and choose one of the many imported Cuban cigars from their menu. The entire experience is charming, relaxing and delicious!

One of our most favorites as of April 2024!

La Madrid Estate Wines Read More »

Alfa Crux

Mendoza Wineries /

Alfa Crux, formerly O. Fournier, is another bodega located about as far south in Uco Valley as you can get,. We visited for the first time just after our arrival in 2016, before the Agostino Wine Group bought the property and changed the name. Perhaps the best description of their new name, (and also O. Fournier’s original signature wine as well as theirs now) is from their website:

“Named after the brightest star in the mystical Cruz del Sur constellation, ALFA CRUX was designed in perfect harmony with the earth and its magical surroundings.” 

The winery’s architecture and setting is a sight to behold of enormous and spectacular scale in every respect. In early 2023 we were treated to a private barrel tasting and their fabulous lunch. We will return again soon without a doubt!

Alfa Crux Read More »

Cundo Altamira

Mendoza Wineries /

Cundo Altamira: The drive to this tiny, very special winery takes at least 90 minutes from our house (two  hours from Mendoza City) and is located at the southern most part of Uco Valley, south of Tunuyan and in “el campo” (the country) among vineyards as far as one can see with views of the mountain range. We visited recently for a tasting with friends, which included sublime appetizers made and presented with care by knowledgeable servers alongside many varied and interesting wines. We have yet to return for lunch, but it is at the top of our list for sure. Absolutely worth the trek!

Cundo Altamira Read More »

Finca Decero

Mendoza Wineries /

Finca Decero is located in Agrelo with a sweeping view of the Andes and was one of the first wineries we visited in 2016 upon our arrival in Mendoza. The architecture and grounds are spectacular, and the food and service is superior, as well as the wines. Eight years later, the tourism experience has expanded from wine tasting lunch and tours to include birdwatching and multiple exclusive events. All still excellent and worth a visit for sure!

Finca Decero Read More »

Bodega Renacer

Mendoza Wineries /

Bodega Renacer is located in Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, about 15 minutes from our place. It started started its operations in 2001 with the construction of the winery and the purchase of a 20-hectare vineyard. Now they have 30 hectares and work with local grape producers to make their organic wines. In 2017, we held our anniversary party in their newly built restaurant and patio. Spectacular food, service and wines!

Bodega Renacer Read More »

Bodega Viamonte

Mendoza Wineries /

Viamonte Winery is located in Vistalba, Lujan de Cuyo, just a 3-minute drive from our house. For years we have watched it grow from a small winery, selling wines few were acquainted with, to a large establishment featuring multiple restaurant and tasting experiences and a capacity of 500,000 liters of stainless-steel, temperature-controlled tanks and 50,000 liters of French oak barrels. It is a popular stop on many of the Mendoza bike/wine tours because of the very accessible bike-paths now prominent throughout Lujan.

Bodega Viamonte Read More »

Riccitelli Wines

Mendoza Wineries /

Riccitelli Wines was extablished in 2009, but we didn’t begin hearing about them until 2018 or so after they began their newest project in 2015. They are located in Las Compuertas, the highest area of Lujan de Cuyo, where they have 20 hectares of ungrafted old vineyards. They also source grapes from Gualtallary, Chacayes, Vistalba, Las Compuertas and La Carrera. The dynamic new project began revaluing old vineyards of Semillon, Merlot and Malbec from vineyards that were planted in the sixties located in the Rio Negro high valley.

Relatively recently, they opened an excellent restaurant with unparalleled wine pairings. One of our favorites as of 2022.

Riccitelli Wines Read More »

Claroscuro Bodega

Mendoza Wineries /

Although Claroscuro has been around much longer than we have been in Mendoza, our first visit was in 2023. Located in Uco Valley, it was conceived of as an Art Winery, “a meeting place where different art works by local Argentine painters and artist coexist” honoring the wines they produce. The art exhibits change regularly, and the lunch is very well done with terrific pairings and a view that by itself, is worth the drive.

Claroscuro Bodega Read More »

Scroll to Top