Malbec Tour of the Luján de Cuyo Wine Region
Description
Embark on a captivating Malbec experience that takes you through the renowned wine region of Luján de Cuyo, as we journey aboard a comfortable tourist bus through one of the premier wine-producing landscapes in Mendoza.
How It Operates
This service operates on a hop on-hop off basis, allowing you the flexibility to board and disembark at your convenience at any designated stop throughout the day.
The bus adheres to a set route with designated stops at various wineries. You will have the autonomy to select the wineries you wish to visit during your outing, with the bus providing pick-up and drop-off services at each location according to a fixed schedule. At each stop, the bus will remain available for continuing the journey.
Route & Stops
Your adventure begins at the scheduled times from the meeting point of your choice, where you will board the wine bus. This celebrated tourist bus in Mendoza navigates through different wine regions of this Argentine province.
Depending on your selected option, you will enjoy either of the following routes:
Full-Day Tour (10.5 Hours)
On this full-day excursion, you will visit 6 wineries: Anaia, Susana Balbo, Renacer, Norton, Séptima, and Mauricio Lorca. The first three wineries will offer you guided tours along with wine tastings, while you can select lunch options from the latter three.
Schedule: departing at 8:00 am and returning at 6:30 pm.
Detailed information about each winery is available below:
Anaia Winery
This 72-hectare estate produces high-quality grapes that are transformed into exceptional wines such as Escorado White Blend and Escorado Red Blend.
Susana Balbo Winery
Situated at the foothills of the grand Andes Mountains, this family-run winery is esteemed for its remarkable wines. The vineyard benefits from its location near the mountains, which imparts a distinctive character to its offerings. Be sure to experience Mendoza's culinary specialties at the winery's Osadía restaurant as well.
Renacer Winery
Set against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains, this prestigious winery is noted for its expansive vineyards, particularly featuring the Malbec grape. Moreover, in 2021, Renacer received certification as an organic vineyard, reinforcing its dedication to environmental sustainability.
Norton Winery
This wine tourism hub in Luján de Cuyo is known for cultivating organic Malbec grapes. The result is an array of exquisite wines, with Gernot Langes and Select being notable examples.
Séptima Winery
This winery, part of the Codorníu Group, boasts Catalan heritage and is operated by the Raventós family, renowned pioneers in cava production since 1551. The group includes eight wineries in Spain, one in Napa Valley, USA, and Séptima in Argentina.
Mauricio Lorca Winery
At this Argentinean Malbec winery, you'll have the opportunity to sample superb wines such as Gran Malbec, Gran Blend, and Gran Petit Verdot.
Half-Day Morning Tour (6 Hours)
Opting for this variant allows you to visit Anaia Winery along with two of the following establishments: Susana Balbo or Séptima.
Schedule: departing at 7:55 am and returning by 2:10 pm to the Tourist Information Centre II.
Half-Day Afternoon Tour (5 Hours)
This Malbec tour will take you to Norton and Renacer wineries.
Schedule: departure from the Tourist Information Centre II at 2:15 pm.
Departure Points
When making your reservation, please specify which of the following departure points you prefer to commence your journey:
The document above also details the departure times for each location.
Important: Please be aware that the morning half-day tour only offers one return point to the city of Mendoza, while the afternoon half-day tour has a singular departure point. In both instances, the meeting place is at the Tourist Information Centre II, located at Garibaldi 10.
Additional Routes
If you are interested in exploring more wine regions within Mendoza province, consider choosing from the following activities:
What's included
- One day ticket for the wine bus
- Special prices for wine tasting in the wineries along the route
- Special prices in the restaurants of the wineries
- Spanish–speaking guide
What's not included
- Visit and wine tasting: prices vary according to the season
- Lunch
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
At the appointed time, you must take the wine bus to the departure point you chose in your reservation. You can see the departure times and locations at the following link:
Important: please note that the half day tour in the morning has only one point of return to the city of Mendoza. While the half-day tour in the afternoon has only one departure point. In both cases, the point is the Tourist Information Centre II, Garibaldi 10.
Your ticket for the wine bus does not include the entrance to the wineries or the wine tasting at the wineries. Lunch is not included either. However, on presentation of the bus ticket at the wineries and at the restaurant, you'll get special prices for the wine tasting and lunch.
Argentine pensioners will have to present an ID card before boarding the bus in order to prove their age or pensioner status.
If you do not wish to have lunch in the winery's restaurant, you can bring your own snack to eat on board the bus. The gastronomic areas of the wineries do not allow food from outside their kitchens.
The consumption of wine is not allowed on board the bus.
It is not necessary to book in advance at the wineries, as the wine bus has a confirmed quota of times to visit the wineries for its passengers.
Price List
To view a complete list of wineries, including available visits, tastings, and pricing details, please follow this link.
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