Mendoza: 3-Winery Malbec Tour & 5-Course Lunch

Three Wineries, One Sommelier, and Five Courses of Malbec

You visit three to four wineries across Mendoza's top regions, taste premium Malbec and other wines with a sommelier or winemaker guide, and sit through a five-course gourmet lunch with wine pairings at a winery with mountain views. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are all tastings, transport, and beverages. The group stays under eight people, and the whole day runs 8:45am to 5:30pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury wine tour with gourmet lunch

• Pick up at hotel at 8:45am
• Visit first winery and tour facility
• Taste Malbec and premium wines
• Visit second winery and taste wines
• Visit third winery and taste wines
• Enjoy 5-course gourmet lunch with wine pairings
• Return to Mendoza City hotel at 5:30pm

The experience

Picture this: the sun hits the Andes at a low angle, turning the vineyard rows into gold and shadow, and your guide is standing in the barrel room of a small producer explaining why Argentine Malbec tastes like nothing else on earth. That's the frame the day opens on. Hotel pickup happens at 8:45am in Mendoza City, and from there you're in an air-conditioned minivan with seven other people maximum. Small enough that the driver knows your name by the second winery, large enough that you're not the only one asking questions. The group rotates through three or four wineries in Luján de Cuyo or Uco Valley, depending on the day, and the selection changes constantly because there are too many good ones to visit the same three twice.

At the first stop, you get a facility tour: the kind where someone who actually works there walks you through the process, not a recorded script. You taste Malbec and other wines, and the guide (many are trained sommeliers or former winemakers) tells you the story behind each bottle without making it feel like homework. The second and third wineries are different by design: one might be a boutique operation with a handful of barrels, the next a larger name producer with a reputation that reaches beyond Argentina. Each tasting is premium, meaning you're not rushing through a lineup. You're sitting with the wine, asking why it tastes the way it does, and actually getting an answer that sticks. Mineral water is in the van, which sounds small until you've been tasting for three hours in the sun.

Lunch lands at the third winery, and it's the kind of meal that justifies the whole day. Five courses, five wines paired to each one, mountain views that don't quit, and a vegetarian option if you've flagged it at booking. The gourmet menu is built around what the winery has, so it changes, but the care doesn't. You eat slowly, you taste deliberately, and by the time you're back in the minivan heading toward Mendoza City, you've spent nine hours with wine and food and people who actually know what they're talking about. Return is 5:30pm.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup at 8:45am, transport in an air-conditioned minivan with a professional guide and driver, wine tastings at three to four wineries in Luján de Cuyo or Uco Valley, a facility tour at the first winery, a five-course gourmet lunch with five wine pairings at the third winery, all beverages and mineral water, and hotel drop-off at 5:30pm. Vegetarian meals are available upon request at booking.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared small-group luxury wine tour with gourmet lunchGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 08:30Pickup is included for this small-group day of luxury wine tasting and a gourmet lunch.

Private wine tour with choice of winery and startGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 09:00A one-to-one private tour where you choose the winery, can start later or pick another region, with pickup included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 9 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Trout Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste serious Malbec without arranging transport, winery reservations, or timing yourself across multiple stops: the fixed itinerary and sommelier guide handle all three, leaving you free to focus on the wine and the meal.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's the difference between the wineries you visit each day?

The tour rotates through a select group of top producers in Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley. Some days you might visit boutique operations. Other days, larger-name wineries. The mix changes to give repeat visitors a different experience.

Is the guide a sommelier?

Many guides are trained sommeliers or winemakers. All provide insights about the wines and the region throughout the day.

What time is pickup and drop-off?

Pickup is 8:45am at your Mendoza City hotel. Return is 5:30pm.

How many people are in the group?

Maximum eight people per tour.

Is lunch included?

Yes. A five-course gourmet lunch with five wine pairings is included at the third winery. Vegetarian options are available if you request them at booking.

What's included in the price?

Wine tastings at three to four wineries, the gourmet lunch with wine pairings, hotel pickup and drop-off, transport in an air-conditioned minivan, and all beverages.

Can I request a vegetarian meal?

Yes. Let the operator know at the time of booking.

What should I wear?

Smart casual dress code.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes, 18 years old.

What if I don't have my own transport to the hotel?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. If you're staying outside the Mendoza City area, confirm the pickup location when you book.