Uco Valley: Private Wine Tour & Gourmet Andes Lunch

Uco Valley’s finest wines, private tastings and lunch facing the Andes

You’ll sip rare wines in Uco Valley’s most exclusive cellars, wander vineyards with your local guide, taste cheese pairings, then settle in for a slow gourmet lunch facing the Andes. Expect honest flavors, warm hospitality, and those small moments that stick with you long after you leave Mendoza.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off by professional driver in Mendoza or nearby areas, guided visits to two exclusive Uco Valley wineries with premium tastings paired with cheeses, plus a gourmet lunch featuring local ingredients (vegetarian option available) at El Hornero restaurant before returning comfortably in the afternoon.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit exclusive Uco Valley wineries and lunch

• Visit Bodega Diamandes winery
• Taste 5 wines and 3 cheeses
• Visit Piedra Negra winery
• Taste vintage and elegant wines
• Lunch at La Morada with Andes view

The Experience

The first thing I noticed was the way the morning light hit the vines at Diamandes — almost too sharp, like someone had turned up the contrast on real life. Our guide, Lucía, waved us over before I could get lost in the view. “Try this one,” she said, handing me a glass that smelled faintly of blackberries and something earthy I couldn’t quite name. We wandered through the Clos de los Siete estate, listening to her stories about French winemakers and how they ended up here in Mendoza. The cheese pairing was a surprise (the blue cheese nearly made me rethink my life choices), but somehow it worked with the Malbec.

Piedra Negra felt different — quieter, maybe because of the breeze or just fewer people around. The Lurton family’s whites were nothing like what I’d tasted back home; Viognier and something called Tokaj? Lucía laughed when I tried to pronounce it (“It’s Hungarian, don’t worry!”). We stood out on the terrace for a while, looking out at Los Chacayes. There was this moment where everything went still except for a bird somewhere behind us and the clink of glasses. For a second I forgot about emails and deadlines — just sun, wine, and that odd feeling you get when you realize you’re exactly where you want to be.

Lunch at La Morada wasn’t rushed. The fire cooking at El Hornero sent up these little curls of smoke that smelled like rosemary and wood. The chef came out to ask if we wanted more bread (I did), and we sat there watching clouds slide over the Andes. It’s hard to explain how quiet it felt even with other tables nearby — maybe everyone was just as distracted by the view or maybe it was all that wine. Either way, I still think about that afternoon sometimes when things get loud back home.

Top questions

How many wineries do you visit on this Uco Valley private wine tour?

You visit two premium wineries during the day trip through Uco Valley.

Is hotel pickup included for this private wine tour from Mendoza?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Mendoza city as well as Lujan de Cuyo or Chacras de Coria.

What kind of lunch is served on this Uco Valley wine tour?

A gourmet lunch with local ingredients is served at La Morada’s El Hornero restaurant overlooking the Andes mountains.

Are vegetarian options available during lunch?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested at time of booking.

What wines can I expect to taste on this day trip in Uco Valley?

You’ll taste premium reds and whites including unique varietals like Tokaj and Viognier along with Malbecs.

Is this private wine tour suitable for children?

The minimum drinking age is 18 years; infants may join but must sit on an adult’s lap or use specialized seats.

How many people can book together for this private tour?

A maximum of 8 people per booking is allowed for this private experience.