Blog · Mendoza
Mendoza wine
& travel blog.
& travel blog.
Guides, wine and advice written by people who live here. Everything worth knowing before your trip to Mendoza.
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Wineries
Mendoza wineries: the complete list by region
Every winery in Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and the Uco Valley, sorted by region and style.
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Planning
A private long-weekend itinerary in Mendoza
A 3 to 4-day itinerary in Luján de Cuyo with a bilingual driver, confirmed bookings and full coordination.
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Wine education
A one-day tour of Luján de Cuyo with wine education
An itinerary combining private tastings with a structured 60 to 90-minute wine education session.
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Premium service
A private wine tour with driver, transfers and lunch
A complete wine day from Luján de Cuyo with a bilingual driver, hotel transfers and confirmed bookings.
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Hotel coordination
Wine tours from Entre Cielos & boutique hotels
A private tour from Entre Cielos, The Vines, Cavas Wine Lodge and other boutique hotels in the wine country.
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Food
Michelin in Mendoza: 3 restaurants redefining wine
The Michelin Guide has arrived in Mendoza. The starred restaurants, the recommended addresses and what it all means for the food...
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Grape variety
The quiet rise of Cabernet Franc in Mendoza
Why Cabernet Franc has become Mendoza's most interesting red after Malbec. The leading wineries and what cha...
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Boutique winery
Domaine Bousquet: organic pioneers in Gualtallary
A visit to Domaine Bousquet in Gualtallary, Uco Valley. The Bousquet family's organic and biodynamic project that put Mendoza...
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Wine history
The history of Malbec in Argentina: 1853 to today
How Malbec came from France to Argentina in 1853 and became the flagship grape. Phylloxera, genetic survival and the rise...
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Trip planning
A 3-day Mendoza itinerary: a considered wine guide
Three days in Mendoza, done properly. A detailed itinerary by region: Luján de Cuyo, Uco Valley, Maipú. Bookings, lunch...
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Wine and terroir
High-altitude Uco Valley wines: why altitude matters
How the extreme altitude of the Uco Valley (1,000 to 1,700 metres) transforms the character of wine. The key sub-regions: Gualtallary,...
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Private experience
Meeting Mendoza's winemakers: direct access on your visit
How to arrange visits with direct access to Mendoza's winemakers. What to ask, what to expect and how to build a trip around...
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Food
Winery lunch in Mendoza: where wine meets food
A winery lunch in Mendoza isn't a meal between tastings — it's the centre of the day. A guide to the best winery restaurants...
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When to visit
Mendoza in winter: the secret wine season
Why Mendoza in winter (June to August) can be the best season to visit. A snow-capped Aconcagua, quiet wineries, wines ...
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Trip planning
Travelling solo to Mendoza: a wine guide for solo travellers
What it's like to travel alone in Mendoza wine country. Wineries that welcome solo tables, ideal places to stay and why this trip...
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Food
Wine pairing in Mendoza: the complete guide
How to pair Mendoza wines with Argentine cooking. Malbec with lamb, Cabernet Franc with garden cuisine, Torrontés with ...
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Private experience
A wine concierge in Mendoza: is it worth it?
What a wine concierge in Mendoza actually does. Which bookings become possible, what access it unlocks and when it's worth hiring...
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Travel guide
Where is the Wine Route in Mendoza?
Discover Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and the Uco Valley: the three areas of Mendoza wine travel.
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Adventure
High Mountain tour: the adventure that changes your life
Potrerillos, Uspallata, Puente del Inca and Aconcagua in a single day.
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Nightlife
Las Palapas: the party everyone wants to experience
Mendoza's most anticipated party in Potrerillos, with a private, safe transfer.
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Tips
How to organise a winery tour in Mendoza
8 tips from Vito Wine Tours to make your winery experience perfect.
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Services
Tailor-made wine tours: the Mendoza Wine Concierge
The premium service for enjoying wine travel without a worry.
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Culture
The Virgen de Carrodilla: Mendoza's spiritual protector
The history and legacy of the spiritual symbol watching over the vineyards since the eighteenth century.
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Wine
Grape varieties in Mendoza: Malbec, Cabernet and more
Get to know the grapes that make Mendoza wine unique.
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History
San Martín's crossing in Mendoza: history and legacy
The crossing of the Andes that changed the course of South America.
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Wine
The birth of fine wine in Mendoza
How Mendoza went from table wine to global recognition.
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Wine travel
Discover the magic of wine travel in Mendoza
Private tastings, winery lunches and blending: the experiences you won't forget.
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History
The history of Mendoza wine: tradition and innovation
Four centuries of winemaking history in Mendoza, from the Huarpe people to today.
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Wine destinations
Mendoza vs Chile: where should your next wine trip be?
Casablanca, Colchagua and Mendoza. An honest comparison to choose your next getaway.
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Travel guide
A premium getaway to Mendoza from Buenos Aires
Flights, ideal dates, accommodation and wineries for travellers from Buenos Aires and the rest of Argentina.
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Travel guide
The best time to visit Mendoza
Harvest, spring, winter and autumn. A month-by-month guide.
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Curation
The 10 best wineries to visit in Mendoza
A list curated by our concierge: the ones that justify the trip.
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Trip analysis
Is Mendoza worth it? The honest answer
Pros, cons and who Mendoza is really for.
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Travel guide
Where to stay in Mendoza wine country
City, Luján or the Uco Valley? An honest guide from the concierge.
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Wine culture
Harvest in Mendoza: living it from the inside
The Argentine wine harvest explained from within.
