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Mendoza's Malbec Trail: A Weekend Among the Andes

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The route

12 stops·6 wineries · 3 restaurants · 1 hotel · 1 activity · 1 shop

1. 01

   Hotel

   Arrive in Mendoza City & Check In

   Park Hyatt Mendoza plants you on Plaza Independencia with an acclaimed wine bar showcasing the region's finest labels.

2. 02

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   Achaval Ferrer

   Achaval Ferrer's old-vine Malbecs from Luján de Cuyo and critic-beloved Quimera blend prove Argentine wine demands respect.

3. 03

   Winery

   Catena Zapata

   Catena Zapata's pyramid-shaped headquarters in Agrelo showcases Argentina's high-altitude wine mastery from vineyards soaring above 5,000 feet.

4. 04

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Francis Mallmann's 1884 Restaurant

   Chef Francis Mallmann's open-fire Argentine kitchen inside historic Bodega Escorihuela Gascón pairs bold grilled fare with Mendoza's finest wines.

5. 05

   Winery

   Zuccardi Valle de Uco

   Familia Zuccardi's striking stone winery produces award-winning, high-altitude Malbecs and Tempranillos that showcase Valle de Uco's distinctive terroir.

6. 06

   Shop

   The Vines of Mendoza Wine Bar

   Downtown tasting lounge stocked with boutique Mendoza producers, perfect for evening sips and taking home a bottle.

7. 07

   Restaurant

   Dinner at Azafrán

   Mendoza City's Azafrán pairs creative regional dishes with an exceptional local wine list and the kind of service that actually knows what it's talking about.

8. 08

   Winery

   Clos de los Siete / Michel Rolland

   Seven winemakers collaborate under Michel Rolland's direction in Mendoza, crafting complex, Malbec-driven wines on shared Argentine soil.

9. 09

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   Acrivio / Alta Vista

   Alta Vista's terroir-driven Malbecs and pioneering Alto blends prove why Mendoza's high-altitude vineyards deserve a seat at your dinner table.

10. 10

    Activity

    Bike Tour through Chacras de Coria

    Pedal through vine-lined streets on two wheels to discover Luján de Cuyo at the perfect leisurely pace.

11. 11

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    Trapiche Winery

    Founded in 1883, Trapiche makes Argentina's most coveted Malbecs, especially their Ícono and single-vineyard releases.

12. 12

    Restaurant

    Farewell Dinner at Siete Cocinas

    Seven regional Argentine cuisines meet perfectly matched Mendoza wines for your trip's grand finale.