Maipu: 3 Wineries & Olive Oil Tasting with Pickup

Summary

Half-day Maipu wine tour with olive oil tasting, local stories, and easy pickup

You’ll wander through Maipu’s family-run wineries with a local guide who feels more like a friend than a host. Taste organic reds among the barrels, dip fresh bread in olive oil pressed right in front of you, and share laughs over sweet wines in an old bodega museum. It’s relaxed, personal, and leaves you with more than just flavors to remember.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the way Marta, our guide, waved us over at the van — she had this quick smile and a red scarf that kept slipping off her shoulder. We’d barely introduced ourselves before she was already telling us about how her grandfather used to sneak grapes from one of these same vineyards. It felt like we were tagging along with a friend who just happened to know everyone in Maipu. The air smelled faintly sweet, almost dusty, and there was this low hum of bees somewhere near the vines.

At the first stop (I think it was Viña el Cerno, but honestly I lost track after the second pour), we tried three wines right there among the barrels. The winemaker’s hands were stained purple — he laughed when I asked if that ever washes out. I never thought much about organic wine before, but tasting it fresh here, it just made sense. There was something earthy about it, not in a fancy way — more like you could taste the sun on the grapes. Our small group kept trading glasses back and forth, arguing over which was best. I still think about that Malbec sometimes.

Somewhere between the second and third winery (the names blur together after a while), we stopped at an olive grove. The smell hit me before anything else — green and sharp, almost peppery. A woman named Lucía showed us how they press the olives; she let me dip bread straight into oil that was still cloudy from pressing. I probably ate too much but nobody seemed to mind. There was a quiet moment where you could hear nothing but birds and someone’s laugh echoing down the rows of trees.

The last place had sweet wines and this tiny museum full of old tools — honestly, I didn’t expect to care about old bottles or rusty presses but somehow it fit. By then we’d all loosened up; Marta told us stories about harvest festivals and her uncle’s failed attempt at making his own vermouth (she swore it tasted like cough syrup). When we finally climbed back into the van, my shoes were dusty and my head felt light in that good way you get from new friends and a bit too much tasting. I guess what sticks is how unhurried everything felt — nobody rushing you along or talking down to you about tannins or whatever.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit three wineries and olive grove

• Tour organic winery and taste three wines
• Visit second winery and taste three wines
• Tour olive groves and taste oils and olives
• Visit museum winery and taste sweet wines

Top questions

How many wineries do you visit on this Maipu wine tour?

You visit three different wineries during the half-day tour.

Is olive oil tasting included on this Maipu day trip?

Yes, there is an olive oil tasting at an olive grove or mill included in the itinerary.

Are wine tastings included in the price?

Yes, all wine tastings at each winery are included for adults.

Does this Maipu winery tour include pickup?

Yes, air-conditioned vehicle transport with pickup is provided.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

No full lunch is included; tastings include olives, oils, preserves, and wines.

Can children join this Maipu wine & olive oil tour?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended for underage travelers.

Are wheelchairs or strollers allowed on this tour?

Yes, both wheelchairs and strollers are allowed on this tour.

How long does the Maipu winery & olive oil tasting last?

This is a half-day experience visiting three wineries and one olive grove or mill.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle from Mendoza city area hotels or meeting points. All entry fees to selected Maipu wineries are covered for adults along with guided tastings of wines at each stop. You’ll also enjoy an olive oil factory visit with tastings of oils, olives, and preserves before returning relaxed (and maybe just a little sun-kissed) to Mendoza.