South San Juan Wine Route Tour: Organic Wineries & Tastings

Summary

Guided Winery Visits & Champagne Tasting in Pocito

You’ll get up close with San Juan’s winemaking traditions—sampling organic wines, meeting local families, and enjoying open-air tastings surrounded by vineyards. If you want real flavors and stories behind every glass, this tour hits the mark.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed as we drove into Pocito was the scent of fresh earth—there’s something about the air down here, especially in the early afternoon, that just feels different. Our guide, Martín, greeted us with a grin and a quick rundown of what to expect: four unique wineries, each with their own story. We kicked things off at a small enogastronomic spot where everything’s organic—from the sparkling wines to the veggies in their garden. Walking between rows of grapevines, I could hear bees buzzing around the lavender patches. The tasting was simple but memorable: crisp white wine paired with homemade bread and olive tapenade from their own huerta. If you’re into picnics or just want to sit under a fig tree with a glass of bubbly, this is your place.

Next up was Fabril Alto Verde—a family-run project that’s all about certified organic wines. The owner’s daughter showed us around; she explained how they use only organic grapes and keep everything as natural as possible. Their Malbec had this earthy note I hadn’t tasted before—maybe it’s the soil here or just how they do things. We even got to peek inside their production area (it smells like fermenting fruit and oak barrels). Later, we visited San Juan’s first boutique winery. It felt more intimate than any big-name place I’ve been to; there’s a cool underground cellar where they age their reds in selected woods. You can tell they care about every detail—right down to the labels on each bottle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Organic Wineries and Tastings

• Tour Enogastronomic Establishment with wine tasting
• Visit Fabril Alto Verde organic winery
• Explore Boutique Winery with underground cellars

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for beginners or people who don’t know much about wine?

Absolutely! The guides explain everything in an easygoing way—you don’t need any prior knowledge to enjoy it.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options during tastings?

Yes, especially at the enogastronomic stop where most snacks are plant-based from their own garden.

How long does the whole experience take?

The tour usually lasts half a day, depending on group size and how long you linger at each winery.

Is transportation included from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are both included for your convenience.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, guided visits in Spanish at each winery, tastings of local wines (including sparkling), plus time for snacks or a picnic if you like. Just bring comfy shoes—and maybe a hat if it’s sunny!