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The Ultimate Mendoza Wine Weekend: Malbec, Parrillas, and Mountain Views

Food & Wine magazine covers the intersection of food, drink, and travel with expert editorial judgment.

The route

12 stops·5 wineries · 3 restaurants · 2 hotels · 2 activities

1. 01

   WineryMendoza

   Zuccardi Valle de Uco

   Uco Valley's most celebrated winery delivers world-class Malbecs and Andean views in a striking stone setting.

2. 02

   WineryMendoza

   Achaval Ferrer

   Luján de Cuyo's single-vineyard Malbecs here, especially Finca Altamira, capture Argentine terroir with uncommon precision.

3. 03

   Winery

   Catena Zapata

   Catena Zapata's pyramid-shaped winery is ground zero for Argentine fine wine, especially the legendary high-altitude Malbecs from Adrianna Vineyard.

4. 04

   Winery

   Casa Vigil (El Enemigo)

   Alejandro Vigil's personal project crafts intellectually thrilling wines, particularly a Cabernet Franc that rewrites Mendoza's regional playbook.

5. 05

   Restaurant

   Francis Mallmann's Siete Fuegos at The Vines Resort & Spa

   Chef Francis Mallmann's legendary open-fire restaurant serves unforgettable Argentine asado paired with extraordinary local wines in Valle de Uco.

6. 06

   Hotel

   The Vines Resort & Spa

   Uco Valley's most luxurious hideaway pairs private vineyard villas with spa treatments and mountain views that'll make you forget wine even exists.

7. 07

   WineryMarlborough

   Tapiz Winery & Wine Bar

   Tapiz pairs elegant Malbecs and Torrontés with an intimate tasting room on a historic Luján de Cuyo estate, delivering exceptional value.

8. 08

   Activity

   Mercado Central de Mendoza

   Browse Mendoza's bustling central market for local olive oils, cheeses, and dried fruits before hitting the wineries.

9. 09

   Restaurant

   Azafrán Restaurante

   Mendoza's Sarmiento Street legend pairs refined regional cooking with 400+ Argentine wines, perfect for lunch-hour oenophiles.

10. 10

    Hotel

    Park Hyatt Mendoza

    Restored 19th-century elegance meets modern luxury at this Plaza Independencia gem, perfect for wine-fueled city explorations.

11. 11

    Restaurant

    El Buque Parrilla

    Grab a seat at communal tables for charred Angus beef and generous pours of house Malbec among locals who know.

12. 12

    Activity

    Uco Valley Cycling Tour

    Pedal through poplar-lined lanes and vine rows on this leisurely guided bike tour that puts you at ground level in Argentina's high-altitude wine country.