Malbec Tour of the Luján de Cuyo Wine Region

Embark on a captivating Malbec experience that takes you through the renowned wine region of Luján de Cuyo, as we journey aboard a comfortable tourist bus through one of the premier wine-producing landscapes in Mendoza.

How It Operates

This service operates on a hop on-hop off basis, allowing you the flexibility to board and disembark at your convenience at any designated stop throughout the day.

The bus adheres to a set route with designated stops at various wineries. You will have the autonomy to select the wineries you wish to visit during your outing, with the bus providing pick-up and drop-off services at each location according to a fixed schedule. At each stop, the bus will remain available for continuing the journey.

Route & Stops

Your adventure begins at the scheduled times from the meeting point of your choice, where you will board the wine bus. This celebrated tourist bus in Mendoza navigates through different wine regions of this Argentine province.

Depending on your selected option, you will enjoy either of the following routes:

Full-Day Tour (10.5 Hours)

On this full-day excursion, you will visit 6 wineries: Anaia, Susana Balbo, Renacer, Norton, Séptima, and Mauricio Lorca. The first three wineries will offer you guided tours along with wine tastings, while you can select lunch options from the latter three.

Schedule: departing at 8:00 am and returning at 6:30 pm.

Detailed information about each winery is available below:

Anaia Winery

This 72-hectare estate produces high-quality grapes that are transformed into exceptional wines such as Escorado White Blend and Escorado Red Blend.

Susana Balbo Winery

Situated at the foothills of the grand Andes Mountains, this family-run winery is esteemed for its remarkable wines. The vineyard benefits from its location near the mountains, which imparts a distinctive character to its offerings. Be sure to experience Mendoza's culinary specialties at the winery's Osadía restaurant as well.

Renacer Winery

Set against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains, this prestigious winery is noted for its expansive vineyards, particularly featuring the Malbec grape. Moreover, in 2021, Renacer received certification as an organic vineyard, reinforcing its dedication to environmental sustainability.

Norton Winery

This wine tourism hub in Luján de Cuyo is known for cultivating organic Malbec grapes. The result is an array of exquisite wines, with Gernot Langes and Select being notable examples.

Séptima Winery

This winery, part of the Codorníu Group, boasts Catalan heritage and is operated by the Raventós family, renowned pioneers in cava production since 1551. The group includes eight wineries in Spain, one in Napa Valley, USA, and Séptima in Argentina.

Mauricio Lorca Winery

At this Argentinean Malbec winery, you'll have the opportunity to sample superb wines such as Gran Malbec, Gran Blend, and Gran Petit Verdot.

Half-Day Morning Tour (6 Hours)

Opting for this variant allows you to visit Anaia Winery along with two of the following establishments: Susana Balbo or Séptima.

Schedule: departing at 7:55 am and returning by 2:10 pm to the Tourist Information Centre II.

Half-Day Afternoon Tour (5 Hours)

This Malbec tour will take you to Norton and Renacer wineries.

Schedule: departure from the Tourist Information Centre II at 2:15 pm.

Departure Points

When making your reservation, please specify which of the following departure points you prefer to commence your journey:

Wine bus departure locations

The document above also details the departure times for each location.

Important: Please be aware that the morning half-day tour only offers one return point to the city of Mendoza, while the afternoon half-day tour has a singular departure point. In both instances, the meeting place is at the Tourist Information Centre II, located at Garibaldi 10.

Additional Routes

If you are interested in exploring more wine regions within Mendoza province, consider choosing from the following activities:

El Sol Wine Road Wine Country TourTour to the southern Luján de Cuyo wine regionTour to the northern Uco Valley wine areaTour to the southern Uco Valley wine regionTour in the center of the Uco Valley wine areaTour of the Maipú wine region