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.

Step-by-step itinerary

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

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Clos de los Siete Entry included 1h
2. Bodega Piedra Negra Entry included 1h 30m

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.

Times

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• Every day 08:00

Information

Sip rare vintages in Uco Valley’s most exclusive wineries, taste local cheeses, and linger over a fire-cooked lunch with Andes views. Includes hotel pickup.

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 1d before

Ages Adult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Infants must sit on laps

More information The pickup points, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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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

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years). Children under 15 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How many people can book together for this private tour?

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

Operated by Mendoza Andes 4x4 / The Tintos. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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