Mendoza Wine Tasting at Bodega Ciclo Andino: 5 Wines & Walk

Centenarian vines grow ungrafted at the foot of the Andes, a rarity that shapes every wine you taste here.

Spend 90 minutes at Bodega Ciclo Andino in Mendoza tasting five wines (Old Vines, Reserva Malbec, White Blend, Sémillon and Torrontés), while a sommelier walks you through the historic vineyard and explains the terroir that drives winegrowing at the Andes' base. You'll visit Villa Maria-Luisa, the 1920s estate where Mendoza's wine industry began, and eat light snacks and traditional empanadas. The winery was named revelation of the year 2026 by Descorchados, with all wines scoring between 92–98 points. Minimum age is 18. The experience suits all fitness levels.

The experience

Five wines in 90 minutes means you move through the tasting without rushing. The walk starts in the vineyard itself, where a sommelier points out the ungrafted centenarian vines (a survival from before phylloxera wiped out European rootstock), and explains how the biodiversity and terroir at the foot of the Andes shape what ends up in your glass. Winemaker Giuseppe Franceschini focuses on elegant, sustainable wines, and the range spans different Malbecs, a White Blend, Sémillon, Torrontés, and a Traditional Method Sparkling Wine depending on which tasting you choose.

After the vineyard, you move into Villa Maria-Luisa, the 1920s estate where Mendoza's wine industry was born. The historic setting frames the tasting itself: light snacks and traditional Mendocinian empanadas arrive with the wines, so you're eating and learning at once. The sommelier guides the whole experience, so you're not left to decode the wines on your own.

What’s included

• Five wines (Old Vines, Reserva Malbec, White Blend, Sémillon, Torrontés).
• a guided walk through the historic vineyard with a sommelier.
• entry to Villa Maria-Luisa.
• light snacks and traditional Mendocinian empanadas.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to Sunday

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Come to Cobos Street 4443 in Perdriel, Mendoza and ring the bell in front of the villa.”

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Bodega Ciclo Andino

Is this one for you?The sommelier-led walk and tasting both happen on-site at Bodega Ciclo Andino, so you don't need a car to move between stops or navigate the vineyard yourself. If you're staying in Mendoza city without transportation, you'll arrange your own way to the winery, but once there, the experience is guided and contained in one place.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What wines do I taste at Bodega Ciclo Andino?

The tasting includes five wines: Old Vines, Reserva Malbec, White Blend, Sémillon, and Torrontés, all produced by winemaker Giuseppe Franceschini. A Traditional Method Sparkling Wine may be included depending on which tasting option you choose.

What is Villa Maria-Luisa and why does it matter?

Villa Maria-Luisa is a 1920s estate in Perdriel where Mendoza's wine industry was born. You visit it during the tasting, so the historic setting becomes part of the experience itself.

Will I learn about the vineyard, or just taste the wines?

A sommelier walks you through the historic vineyard before the tasting, explaining the ungrafted centenarian vines, the biodiversity, and the terroir that shapes the wines. The walk is built into the 90 minutes, so learning and tasting happen together.

What food comes with the tasting?

Light snacks and traditional Mendocinian empanadas are included and served during the wine tasting.

Is this experience accessible if I don't have a car?

Transportation to and from Bodega Ciclo Andino is not included, so you'll need to arrange your own way there. The winery and its facilities are wheelchair accessible once you arrive.

What makes Ciclo Andino different from other Mendoza wineries?

Ciclo Andino was named winery revelation of the year 2026 by Descorchados, with all wines scoring between 92–98 points. The ungrafted centenarian vines are a rarity, and the winemaker's focus on elegant, sustainable wines in tune with nature sets the approach.