Visiting Luján de Cuyo wineries

About Luján de Cuyo wineries

Luján de Cuyo, south of the city, styles itself the first zone of Malbec, with large historic estates and modern wineries in Agrelo, Perdriel and Vistalba. Many offer guided tours, tasting flights and long multi-course lunches paired with wine against an Andes backdrop.

Tip: Book a winery lunch rather than only tastings; the multi-course menus are the highlight of a Luján day and pace the drinking.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: Full day.
• Cost: Expensive.
• Book ahead: Tours and lunches at most Luján wineries require reservations, often several days ahead in March and April.
• Where: Luján de Cuyo wine country, Agrelo and Perdriel estates where Malbec grows at the foot of the Andes.

Best time to visit Luján de Cuyo wineries

To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:

• September: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, quiet crowds.
• May: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• October: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, moderate crowds.

For the view at golden hour: in mid-September the sun sets at about 19:27 local time (calculated for Mendoza).

When to visit Mendoza has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Mendoza itinerary visits Luján de Cuyo wineries on day 2, together with Museo Casa de Fader and Avenida Arístides Villanueva.

• No. 2 of the 14 sights in our Mendoza things-to-do list.
• Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 2 of the 5-day plan.

Near Luján de Cuyo wineries

Also in Luján de Cuyo wine country, so you can walk between them:

• Museo Casa de Fader — 1 hour, low cost

If you like Luján de Cuyo wineries

• Maipú wineries by bike — Maipú, Full day
• Olive-oil tasting in Maipú — Maipú, 45 minutes

Staying near Luján de Cuyo wineries

Stay in Luján de Cuyo wine country ($$$$) to walk here: Agrelo and Perdriel estates where Malbec grows at the foot of the Andes. All areas to stay in Mendoza.

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