This place is SPECTACULAR!…read more If you are looking for great vibes, amazing service, delicious food and decadent wines this is then place for you. We arrived for our 1PM reservation and were greeted by Gisella who is chef kiss wonderful! You get the choice of (3) or (5) courses. The difference is the appetizers. You can either get 1 or all 3 and honestly just get the 3 is absolutely worth it. You are not timed, once you get a seating you have the place to yourselves through 6PM so if you want to hang out go to the outdoors space have a drink and wait for your meal, you absolutely can. It's not like other places where they are waiting to turn tables super quick. They had a saxophone player and when he wasn't performing he had all American songs in the background. The reservation ends with a tour of the bodega where they tell you about the story of the vineyard and you try a special wine. This place is worth ALL the hype for a great price. Strongly recommend it.

Fabulous experience. Love the setting, the atmosphere and especially the food. Wonderful service,…read morevery friendly and accommodating. Never experienced a luncheon event like this. Plan on staying 3 to 4 hours.

I visited the Catena Zapata restaurant for a tasting and lunch. This Michelin star rated…read moreestablishment is worth all the hype. They have a preselected menu and you get to choose the various wines (by packages) that you want to taste. They range from ~$80 - $2000 per person. Service was absolutely fantastic, exactly what you would expect from one of the top rated wineries in the world. Top notch and so knowledgeable of the family history, various regions, the terrain and all the varietals you are experiencing. The restaurant itself is built in a 2019 version of an old Italian villa, pebble Roads and strong looking towers and buildings. Gorgeous for pictures. If you are looking for a luxury experience and taste, definitely book yourself for a tasting at Catena Zapata.

I had the most amazing time at Catena, doing a tasting and tour of the winery and dinner at their…read morerestaurant. We were treated so well and tasted some terrific wines, finishing with a glass of bubbly on the top of the Pyramid. I even had a special request which my tour guide (the amazing Flavia!) happily helped out with, making our visit that much more special. Come to Catena if you want stunning views, great service and world-class wine.

Overall, we had a great experience…read more Initially, it was a little tough to get to our table. It wasn't totally clear when we came in where to drive to get there. Then we finally parked and wondered around a bit looking for where to go in. Once we found the tasting room, there wasn't anyone at the door to greet us so we weren't sure if we should just sit or wait. Finally we spoke to someone at the bar and she told us to just sit where ever. Other than the arrival, this was a great tasting! We decided to do the tasting and cheese pairing. We started with a welcome drink of sparkling wine followed by 3 whites and 3 reds. The cheese board was not too impressive but I am glad we had something to nibble on. After the tasting, my husband and I hung out outside after by the water looking at the mountains. It was a very relaxing time and I am glad we made the effort to find the place!

My husband and I had a blast exploring the grounds and eating lunch/wine tasting during our…read morehoneymoon. The food was outstanding and we enjoyed the service and meeting one of the owners. Highly recommend this stop when visiting the wineries in the Uco Valley.

What an amazing winery! Great owners and a fantastic wine maker make this a must visit…read more Reservations required. Every attention to detail goes into this operation and that is clearly the reason that the wines produced here are fantastic. I think you will find, as I did, that these are some of the best wines Argentina has to offer. Enjoy.

This was our first winery visit on the Uco valley wine tour today. It was a very informative tour…read morewith a guide who spoke English very well and also incorporated an aromatic experience. First time ever doing that. Basically you close your eyes and they offer various spices, fruits, vegetables, etc. for you to smell and guess what it is. Some were obvious and others quite difficult to figure out. Then we started the wine tasting. Pinot Gris was good followed by a Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec/Cabernet blend, and Cabernet Franc. They are known to have the best Cab Franc in Argentina...it was pretty good but too peppery for my taste. The Pinot Gris and red blend were the most smooth, easy drinking wines we had. Overall great experience!

Huuuge winery with huuuge vineyards and a huuuge wine factory…read more It provides excellent guided tours all over the place in almost any language, and includes breakfast, wine tasting and a delicious lunch with more wine so you better go prepared! The price for the complete pack is arround $60 USD and its totally worth it, youre gonna be astonished by this place and its landscapes.

We visited this family owned and operated winery in Mendoza during our trip to Argentina. The…read morebusiness owners, the four Michelini brothers and their heirs, produce biodynamic wines from different vineyards in the Mendoza region but SuperUco brings the family philosophy together under one label. The wines we tasted were outstanding, truly some of the best we tasted while in Mendoza and the hospitality matched this entirely. Perhaps they're less known than other wineries but definitely should not be missed when visiting this region.

SoloContigo winery was one of my favorite Mendoza memories. It is a boutique Argentinan wine…read moreexperience. SoloContigo in Spanish means Only With You. The winery is owned by a Canadian couple, Noel and Terry Neelands, who live in Florida most of the year. They partner with winemaker Santiago Achaval. When they travel a couple of times a year to Argentina, this winery then becomes their home! Their winery is located within a group of vineyard estate plots called the Vines. Only two of the plots have wine production tasting rooms on site. SoloContigo grows some of their wines, and then partners with local producers to source the rest. They have a selection of Malbecs, Torrontes, Rose, and Sauvignon Blanc. When touring the wineries of Mendoza it is necessary to book a reservation in advance. I emailed hospitality@solocontigowine.com for a reservation. They were responsive and extremely friendly. They don't take walk-ins like in like the states. In Argentina from my experience, the wine culture is about providing an inclusive experience. Winery visits can at a minimum last 1 1/2 hours. It's time to slow down life here and enjoy. Take it all in. We found it ideal to visit only 2 wineries in a day as a result. Upon arriving at SoloContigo you first need to check in with the gate guard. My limited Spanish came in very handy here. They confirm your reservation with the tasting room manager and then they allow you to pass through the gate. The guard will then direct you where to park, which was important here as there was a winding road with several different properties on site. It would have been easy to get lost. Like all the other wineries. The view of the Andes mountains behind the rows of vines is stunning. The winery was created by the infamous Argentinian wine architects Bormida & Yanzon, who designed several of the wineries in the area. The building is stunning. It is like a living modern art gallery. The building is alive with color and unique living spaces. The winery serves as both home, tasting room, and production space. While we were there only a couple of other people came. We felt like we had rented an Airbnb for the day. The tour took us through the production area and an impressive barrel room. Daniel the tasting room manager was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. It felt like we were meeting up with a long lost friend. The outdoor patio space is something out of a magazine. Surrounded by the Andes mountains and vines. They had very comfortable outdoor seating areas set up. While they don't have a restaurant on site, they do offer amazing picnics! We reserved a picnic with our wine tasting and enjoyed it outside. The picnic included freshly made empanadas, a delicious meat and cheese board, sandwiches, and a honey nut dessert. It was more food than our group of three could eat. We took the sandwiches with us. The food was incredibly fresh and tasty. It paired very well with our wine. Their wine was very well structured and had an excellent flavor profile. I loved all the wines. There Rose was probably the best Rose I had in Argentina. Their Torrontes was also well done. Their Malbecs were all good. I purchased several bottles from here. We spent several hours hanging out here. A must see if in the area. I will definitely go back if I am blessed to return for a second visit.

Bodega Atamisque is a winery located just inside the Uco Valley. This boutique winery was purchased…read moreby the current owners in 2006. The property includes a winery, golf course, restaurant and a small inn where guests can stay overnight. I took a tour of the winery. Joanna, the hostess, was very gracious and helpful in understanding the wine production and the property. They have a production of a few different lines. They produce a 100% petit Verdot, along with a Cab Sauv, Chardonnay, Malbec, Assemblage and others. Of the wines I tasted, most were a bit young, yet showed potential. The assemblage was the most enjoyable of the reds. The property was designed to blend in with the land and have a process where gravity (and not pumping or transferring) would be used. They sell their wines throughout Argentina and in several other countries. While I have seen more opulent vineyards, this one is worth a visit.