Mendoza Maipú Wine Tour: Trapiche, Antigal & Olive Oil Lunch

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Duration7h–8h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

Maipú’s vineyards, Trapiche’s cellars, olive oil aromas and shared laughter

You’ll taste Maipú’s best wines at Trapiche & Antigal with a local guide who knows every story behind each glass. Enjoy a sunlit lunch at Pan & Oliva where fresh olive oil is as memorable as the wine itself. Expect laughter around the table and sensory details that linger long after you leave Mendoza.

7h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and gourmet lunch tour

Visit Trapiche Winery and explore vineyards
Learn about Trapiche's wine philosophy
Taste unique Trapiche wines
Tour Antigal vineyards and oak barrel room
Wine tasting in Antigal's antique cave
Visit Zuelo olive oil factory
Enjoy 3-course lunch at Pan & Oliva

The Experience

I didn’t expect to feel so small standing in front of Trapiche’s old brick arches — something about the way the morning light hit those vines made me pause. Our guide, Lucía, waved us over with a grin and started right in, telling stories about how this part of Mendoza shaped Argentina’s wine scene. I kept catching little bursts of rosemary scent from somewhere nearby. The group was still waking up but you could tell everyone was already thinking about the first tasting.

The tour through Trapiche was more than just sipping — we wandered past these huge barrels while Lucía explained how every patch of land gives a different flavor. She handed me a glass and said, “Try to taste the sun in this one.” I probably looked confused but nodded anyway. Later at Antigal, there was this cool underground cave where the air felt almost damp on my skin. Someone tried to guess the year of a Malbec and got it totally wrong (not me this time). It all felt relaxed, like nobody was trying too hard.

Lunch at Pan & Oliva wasn’t what I pictured — more sunlight than I expected, and the olive oil actually tasted green somehow? The chef came out for a second to check if we liked everything (I think he caught me wiping sauce off my chin). We learned that Zuelo’s olive oils come from their own groves right outside; you could smell that grassy note even before tasting. By then everyone had loosened up — stories got louder, laughter bounced around the table. I still think about that last bite of dessert paired with Santa Julia wine.

On the drive back through Maipú, I watched rows of vines blur into each other and realized how much goes into every bottle. It’s not just about drinking — there’s history here, and people who care about every step. So yeah, if you’re curious about Mendoza wine tours or just want a day that feels both easygoing and kind of special…this one sticks with you.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in Mendoza city, guided visits and tastings at both Trapiche and Antigal wineries in Maipú, an educational stop at Zuelo Olive Oil during your three-course lunch at Pan & Oliva paired with local Santa Julia wines—all before heading back comfortably by evening.

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