Wine tasting in Palermo: 5 varietals, tasting techniques

Five wines, five stops, one afternoon learning what makes each one distinct

A 2-hour wine tasting class in Palermo where you taste 5 Argentine varietals — white, rosé and red — from regions like Mendoza, Salta and Patagonia. You'll learn basic tasting technique to recognize aromas and visual characteristics, paired with local cheeses and cured meats at each stop. The class suits both beginners and experienced wine drinkers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting tour in Palermo

• Enjoy white wine with cheese and meats
• Taste distinctive orange wine from Mendoza
• Explore Rosé wine and production
• Taste bold Malbec red wine
• Finish with another red wine tasting

The Experience

Five wines means five stops through Palermo's best wineries, and the sequence matters. You start with a white paired with local cheeses and cured meats — the foundation for understanding how food and wine work together. The second stop introduces an orange wine from Mendoza, made using red wine fermentation methods on white grapes, which shifts how you think about what a wine can be. By the time you reach the rosé, you're already learning to spot the production choices that shape what's in the glass.

The tasting builds toward the reds. Malbec — Argentina's signature varietal — sits in the middle of the day, and then a final red wine brings everything you've experienced into focus. Between each pour, the guide walks you through the basic technique: how to look at the wine, how to smell it, what the aromas actually tell you. It's not about pretense; it's about training your senses to notice what's there. If any of the five wines appeal to you, you can purchase a bottle before the group wraps up.

Water and snacks are included throughout, with vegan and vegetarian options available. The whole experience runs 2 hours, which is long enough to move between locations and sit with each wine without rushing, but short enough to fit into an afternoon without derailing the rest of your day.

What’s included

• Five wine tastings (white, orange, rosé, and two reds including Malbec).
• local cheeses and cured meats.
• water.
• vegan and vegetarian snack options.
• instruction in basic tasting technique from a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tours Buenos Aires

Is this one for you?You taste the wines yourself at each stop — this is not a lecture or a demonstration. The shared group format works well if you're comfortable tasting alongside other travelers; if you prefer a private experience with a guide focused only on your group, ask about private options at checkout. Minimum age is 18.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the orange wine and the other whites on this tasting?

The orange wine from Mendoza is made from white grapes but fermented using red wine methods, which gives it a completely different color, texture and flavor profile than a standard white wine — it's one of the surprises built into the tasting sequence.

Will I learn how to taste wine properly, or is this just drinking?

The guide teaches you the basic tasting technique at each stop — how to look at the wine's visual characteristics, how to smell and recognize aromas, and what those details actually mean. You apply it as you go through the five varietals.

Are the food pairings included, or do I pay extra for the cheeses and cured meats?

The local cheeses and cured meats paired with the first wine are included in the tasting; vegan and vegetarian options are available if you need them.

Can I book this if I've never tasted wine before?

Yes — the tasting is designed for both beginners and experienced wine drinkers. The guide teaches the fundamentals, so no prior knowledge is required.

What regions do the wines come from?

The five wines represent Argentina's main wine regions: Mendoza, Salta and Patagonia, so you're tasting across the country's best-known areas in a single afternoon.

How much time do we spend at each winery?

The entire experience is 2 hours across 5 stops in Palermo, so you move between locations and spend enough time at each one to taste the wine and learn about it without a rushed pace.