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The Ultimate Mendoza Wine Weekend: Malbec, Asado, and High-Altitude Vineyards

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The route

11 stops·6 wineries · 2 restaurants · 2 hotels · 1 shop

1. 01

   Hotel

   Check-in at Park Hyatt Mendoza

   Plaza Independencia's Park Hyatt puts you perfectly positioned for exploring Mendoza's city center and nearby vineyards.

2. 02

   WineryMendoza

   Achaval Ferrer

   Luján de Cuyo's old-vine Malbecs here earn serious international praise, making Achaval Ferrer essential for serious red wine lovers.

3. 03

   Winery

   Catena Zapata

   Argentina's high-altitude wine pioneer sits in a striking Mayan pyramid bodega that's worth the pilgrimage alone.

4. 04

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Francis Mallmann's 1884 Restaurant

   Francis Mallmann's legendary open-fire kitchen inside a historic winery delivers Argentina's most celebrated dining experience.

5. 05

   WineryMendoza

   Zuccardi Valle de Uco

   Repeatedly crowned World's Best Vineyard, this stunning stone bodega showcases Uco Valley's exceptional terroir against breathtaking Andean backdrops.

6. 06

   Winery

   Clos de los Siete

   Michel Rolland's visionary Uco Valley estate brings together multiple wineries producing internationally acclaimed Malbecs and sophisticated blends.

7. 07

   Restaurant

   Dinner at Azafrán

   Downtown Mendoza's Azafrán pours an impressively deep roster of regional Argentine wines, perfect for discovering producers you've never heard of.

8. 08

   WineryMendoza

   Trapiche

   Trapiche's 19th-century stone winery in Maipú showcases Argentina's most exported wines and Mendoza's full winemaking range.

9. 09

   WineryMendoza

   Viña Cobos

   Paul Hobbs' Argentine outpost crafts the Bramare and Cobos Malbecs that redefined what the world expected from Luján de Cuyo.

10. 10

    Hotel

    The Vines Resort & Spa

    Luxury vineyard villas at the foot of the Andes pair perfectly with an acclaimed restaurant for total wine country immersion.

11. 11

    Shop

    Mercado Central de Mendoza

    Load up on local olive oils, artisan cheeses, and Mendoza wines at this bustling central market before heading home.