Mendoza’s top wineries ! All Inclusive Private Tours!

Mendoza’s wine country is best explored at a relaxed pace, with somebody else handling the roads and reservations. This private tour takes you to three wineries, pairing two tastings and tours with a long lunch at the final stop.

I like the flexible winery choices, which can range from large names such as Chandon, Trapiche, and Santa Julia to smaller producers such as Familia Zaina and Martino. I also like the attentive driving: one recent outing included an early pickup, safe transfers, and a return on time. The main drawback is that the exact wineries depend on the route and schedule chosen, so you cannot assume you will visit every famous name listed.

Key points at a glance

• Three wineries in one day: Two visits focus on tours and tastings, while the third centers on lunch with paired wines.
• Choose your wine region: Routes may run through Maipú, Luján de Cuyo, or the Uco Valley.
• Private transportation: Ride in a 2025 four-door Ford Ranger pickup, car, or minivan based on group size.
• A meal worth planning around: The final winery includes a multi-course lunch, regional food, and wine pairings.
• Andes scenery: The Uco Valley option adds Potrerillos Lake, mountain villages, and views toward the Silver Range.
• Languages and flexibility: Private tours operate in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, with pickup from six Mendoza-area locations.

Three wineries, three different parts of the day

The tour follows a sensible rhythm. Your first two winery stops are built around tasting and learning. The final stop gives you time to sit down for a multi-course lunch, taste more wine, and let the afternoon unfold without hurrying from glass to glass.

A typical day lasts about nine hours. Pickup is arranged around 8:30, 9, 9:30, or 10 in the morning, depending on the selected tour. You return at about 5 in the afternoon. That range matters because Mendoza’s winery visits are not quick roadside stops. Each one can take roughly an hour and a half, while lunch lasts about three hours.

The tour is private, so you are not folded into a large bus group. That makes it easier to discuss what you like to drink, ask questions, and adjust the pace within the winery reservations already arranged. The guide also handles the driving, a major benefit when tastings continue through lunch.

Picking the right wine region

Mendoza is not one compact wine district. The wineries listed for this experience are spread across several areas, and each route gives the day a different feel.

A Maipú route may include Antigal, Santa Julia, Zuccardi, Domiciano, Trapiche, Laur, or La Rural. Maipú is a practical choice if you want several established wineries and a day with less emphasis on long mountain transfers. It can also suit you if you are staying in Mendoza and want to keep the road time manageable.

Luján de Cuyo options may include Budeguer, Terraza de los Andes, Chandon, Martino, or Piatelli. This area offers a useful mix of major labels and smaller, more rural producers. If you want to compare a polished international-style winery with a more personal family operation, this route may be the best fit.

The Uco Valley route is the scenic choice. Possible wineries include Domaine Bousquet, Familia Zaina, Bianchi, Sophenia, Piedra Negra, or Claroscuro. The route can also include a stop at Potrerillos Lake, mountain villages, and the road into the Pre-Andes range before continuing toward the valley.

You should choose Uco Valley for the views and the sense of getting farther into the wine country. You should choose Maipú or Luján de Cuyo if winery variety and shorter transfers matter more to you. Since the final schedule is sent after the tour is arranged, ask which region and wineries are confirmed before you travel.

The first tasting sets the tone

Your first visit includes a guided winery tour and wine tasting. This is where you begin to understand the place behind the bottle, rather than simply sampling wine at a counter.

One especially personal possibility is Familia Zaina, a small family winery where the tasting may include a meeting with the winemaker. That kind of visit is a different experience from touring a large, famous label. The appeal is the family story, the smaller setting, and a closer look at how a local producer presents its wines.

The tradeoff is simple: a small winery may offer more personal contact, but it may not have the grand facilities or polished visitor center associated with Chandon or Terraza de los Andes. I would tell you to decide what matters more before choosing the route.

The guide helps connect the tasting to the wider day. Since transportation, reservations, and planning are included, you do not need to spend your morning solving the practical details yourself. Pickup is from Chacras de Coria, Godoy Cruz, Dorrego, Mendoza, Luján de Cuyo, or Guaymallén, and you should wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time.

The second stop brings a different style

The second winery also includes a tasting, with the exact format depending on the producer. Sophenia is one possible stop, and one recent itinerary there included an enjoyable winery visit with a separate guide. Other options can include well-known houses such as Trapiche, Zuccardi, or Santa Julia.

This second visit is useful because the day is not built around only one kind of wine business. You may compare a large producer with a smaller family winery, or see how two established wineries present similar grape varieties in different ways.

Mendoza is particularly associated with Malbec, but the value of visiting more than one winery is not limited to identifying a favorite grape. You are also comparing winemaking styles, tasting rooms, food pairings, and the way each producer tells its story. The private format gives you room to say what you liked at the first stop and ask for advice at the next one.

Do keep expectations in check. The tour promises three selected premium wineries, but it does not promise a fixed trio. A winery named in the possible routes may be replaced by another producer, so the confirmed plan matters more than the sample names.

Lunch is the long, generous finish

The third winery is reserved for lunch, and this is the part that gives the day its proper shape. Instead of squeezing a meal between quick tastings, you sit down for a multi-course menu with wine pairings and regional food.

One recent outing ended at Azul, where the meal came with broad views and wine served throughout lunch. That style of meal is a good match for Mendoza. You are not simply checking off one more tasting. You have time to eat, talk, look out across the vineyards, and enjoy the final wines without watching the clock every few minutes.

The included lunch adds real value to the $230 per person price. A private vehicle, professional guide, three winery reservations, tastings, mineral water, and a paired multi-course meal would be costly and complicated to arrange independently. The value is strongest for anyone who wants a full wine day without driving or coordinating separate bookings.

Still, lunch is also the reason this is not a quick half-day outing. The third stop takes around three hours. If you prefer short tastings and more free time in Mendoza, the pace may feel too long. If you like lingering meals, it is likely to be the highlight.

The Uco Valley option adds the best scenery

The Uco Valley version changes the balance of the day. You head south and west toward Potrerillos Lake, stop at a scenic viewpoint, and continue into the Pre-Andes range. The route passes small mountain villages before climbing toward the Silver Range and the wineries of the valley.

This is the choice for you if the drive itself matters almost as much as the wine. The views of vineyards, high mountains, and snow-capped Andes give the day a strong sense of place. You are seeing why Mendoza is more than a collection of tasting rooms.

The cost of that scenery is more time on the road. The Uco Valley sits farther from the city than Maipú or Luján de Cuyo, so the day can feel more like a full regional excursion. Potrerillos Lake and the mountain route are listed as part of the adventure option, not necessarily every standard itinerary. Confirm this before booking if the lake and mountain stops are your main reason for choosing Uco Valley.

A private vehicle makes wine touring easier

Transportation is provided in a 2025 four-door Ford Ranger pickup, car, or minivan, depending on the size of your group. The exact vehicle matters less than the private setup: you are not responsible for navigating between wineries, and nobody in your group needs to remain sober to drive.

The driver handles the route and returns you to your chosen drop-off area. Drop-off locations include Chacras de Coria, Mendoza, Luján de Cuyo, Godoy Cruz, Dorrego, and Guaymallén.

Attentive driving is one of the strongest reasons to choose this experience. A recent day included a pickup that arrived early, safe travel between wineries, and a return at the expected time. That may sound basic, but it is exactly what you want after several tastings and a long lunch.

The vehicle is also important on the Uco Valley route, where the road trip forms a large part of the experience. The information provided does not specify seating capacity, luggage space, or vehicle assignment, so larger groups should confirm the minivan arrangement before booking.

Languages, group size, and the right kind of day

The guide can conduct the tour in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. You get a private group rather than a mixed departure, which is useful if language comfort or personal interests are important to you.

This tour suits couples, families of adults, and small groups who want a planned wine day with room for conversation. It is not suitable for children under 18, and the included tastings and wine with lunch make that restriction practical rather than surprising.

I would choose this experience if you want three carefully arranged winery visits and do not want to spend your trip comparing reservation systems. I would skip it if you prefer to choose every winery yourself, set your own meal length, or visit only one producer in great detail.

The language choice also helps shape the day. You can ask about grape varieties, winemaking, food pairings, and the differences between the regions in the language that feels easiest. The provider is MCT, and the tour includes a professional guide, transportation, planning, water, tastings, and lunch.

Is $230 per person a fair price?

At $230 per person, this is not a budget wine outing. You are paying for privacy, transportation, planning, three winery reservations, tastings, and a substantial lunch rather than just a driver and one cellar visit.

The price makes the most sense when you value convenience and a full day. Booking three premium wineries independently would require arranging transport, confirming availability, managing timing, and deciding how to get back after lunch. Here, those pieces are handled together.

The value is also higher for the Uco Valley route, where the distances and mountain scenery make private transportation especially useful. For Maipú or Luján de Cuyo, you might find cheaper ways to visit wineries, but they may not include the same private format or multi-course paired lunch.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those terms help if your Mendoza schedule is still changing, but you should still confirm the start time and winery route before the cancellation deadline.

Small details that make the day work

Plan to have breakfast before pickup. The first tasting may not begin immediately, and the full day runs through lunch, but the schedule is long enough that you will appreciate starting with something in your stomach.

Bring a phone or camera for the vineyard and Andes views, but keep the day centered on the wineries. The experience is not presented as a hiking tour or an outdoor adventure unless you select the Uco Valley option with its scenic drive.

Wear something comfortable for a nine-hour outing. You will move between vehicle, tasting rooms, and a long lunch, so comfort matters more than dressing formally.

Most important, confirm the final winery schedule. The possible choices range from major producers to rural family wineries, and that variety is part of the appeal. It also means the exact character of your day depends on the region and reservations available.

Should you book this Mendoza winery tour?

Book it if you want a private, all-inclusive wine day with a proper lunch, reliable transport, and the chance to compare large and small Mendoza producers. The strongest reasons are the three-stop format, the flexible regional choices, and the Uco Valley route with Potrerillos Lake and Andes scenery.

Choose Maipú or Luján de Cuyo for a more winery-focused day with a mix of famous and smaller producers. Choose Uco Valley if mountain views and a longer scenic drive are central to your plans.

Skip it if $230 feels too high for a day of tastings, or if you want complete control over each winery. For most adults visiting Mendoza for the first time, though, this is a practical way to see the wine country, eat well, and leave the driving to somebody else.

FAQ

How long does the private winery tour last?

The experience lasts nine hours. Pickup times may be around 8:30, 9, 9:30, or 10 in the morning, depending on the selected tour, with return around 5 in the afternoon.

How many wineries are included?

The tour visits three wineries. The first two include tastings and winery visits, while the third includes lunch with wine pairings.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes. A multi-course lunch, regional food, and paired wines at the final winery are included.

Which wineries might be included?

Possible wineries include Budeguer, Terraza de los Andes, Chandon, Martino, Piatelli, Antigal, Santa Julia, Zuccardi, Domiciano, Trapiche, Laur, La Rural, Domaine Bousquet, Familia Zaina, Bianchi, Sophenia, Piedra Negra, and Claroscuro. The exact choices depend on the route and schedule.

Which wine regions can the tour visit?

The route may visit Luján de Cuyo, Maipú, or the Uco Valley. The Uco Valley option can also include Potrerillos Lake, mountain villages, and scenic stops.

What languages are available?

The private guide can conduct the tour in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

What transportation is provided?

Transportation is included in a 2025 four-door Ford Ranger pickup, car, or minivan, depending on the number of people in the group.

Where can pickup and drop-off take place?

Pickup and drop-off are available in Chacras de Coria, Godoy Cruz, Dorrego, Mendoza, Luján de Cuyo, and Guaymallén. You should wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup.

Can children join the tour?

No. The experience is not suitable for children under 18 years old.