Luján de Cuyo: Renacer Winery Tour & Wine Tasting

Inside Renacer: Vineyard Walk, VR Process, & Tasting at the Foot of the Andes

You get a guided walk through the vineyards, a VR experience that explains Renacer's winemaking process, and a tasting of either four finished wines or a premium selection including barrel samples. A professional guide leads the whole experience, which runs Monday through Saturday. Book ahead to confirm availability, as slots fill quickly during peak season.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour and wine tasting at Renacer Winery

• Arrive at Renacer Winery in Lujan de Cuyo
• Take guided tour of winery and vineyards
• Experience VR presentation on wine processes
• Enjoy traditional tasting of 4 wines

The experience

You walk in expecting a standard winery tour, and then the guide mentions the VR experience, which sounds gimmicky until you're standing in front of the vines understanding exactly how Renacer's process works, what you're about to taste, and why it matters. The winery sits in Luján de Cuyo at the base of the Andes, and the Tuscan-style architecture isn't just for show. It shapes how the day moves. You start with the vineyard itself, moving through the rows with a professional guide who speaks English or Spanish depending on the group, and the landscape does half the talking for you.

After the vineyard walk comes the VR component, a short, focused look at fermentation, barrel aging, and the decisions that separate one wine from another. It's not long, maybe fifteen minutes, but it reframes everything you taste afterward. Then you move into the tasting room. The standard experience gives you four wines. The Premium option lets you sample directly from the vats and barrels, tasting wines still in process alongside Renacer's signature bottles. The difference is real. You're not just drinking finished product, you're tasting potential.

Renacer won Gold in the Best of Wine Tourism awards for Innovative Experiences in 2017, and the recognition isn't about hype. The winery operates Monday through Saturday, and the day is built so nothing feels rushed. You're in a small operation, not a production line, which changes the rhythm. The guide stays with you throughout, answering questions as they come up, and the whole thing (vineyard, VR, tasting) lands in a single visit without the logistics of arranging transport between multiple stops.

What’s included

Your experience includes a professional guide for the full duration, a tour of the vineyards, access to the VR wine process experience, and either a standard tasting of four wines or a Premium tasting with barrel samples and iconic wines. Alcoholic beverages are provided as part of the tasting.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese09:30, 11:00 and 15:30

Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese09:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 09:30, 11:00 and 15:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by BODEGA RENACER

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to understand how wine is actually made before you taste it: the VR component and vineyard walk give you context that makes the tasting itself more interesting, and the guide handles all the explanation so you don't have to research beforehand.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (under 12).

What's the difference between the standard and Premium tasting?

The standard tasting includes four finished wines. The Premium option adds samples directly from the winery's vats and barrels, plus their iconic wines.

Is the VR experience included in both tasting options?

Yes, the VR wine process experience is part of the tour for all visitors, regardless of which tasting level you choose.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. Availability cannot be checked without a booking, and the winery will only charge your card once your slot is confirmed.

Does weather affect the tour?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the season, as you'll be walking through the vineyards outdoors.

Where exactly is Renacer Winery located?

Renacer is located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, at the foot of the Andes mountains.