Uco Valley wine tour from Mendoza: three micro-terroirs

Taste across three distinct terroirs without building the route yourself

An 8-hour wine tour from Mendoza into the Uco Valley, covering three micro-terroirs—Gualtallary, Chacayes and Altamira—with visits and tastings at two wineries, lunch, and a specialized guide in your language. The Uco Valley circuit is only 20 years old; this tour is the only one that travels all three zones in one day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit wineries in Uco Valley

• Travel from Mendoza to Uco Valley
• Visit Casa de Uco winery
• Visit Piedra Negra winery
• Visit Domaine Bousquet winery
• Visit The Vines winery
• Visit Super Uco winery
• Visit Piedra Infinita winery
• Visit Alfa Crux winery
• Visit Clos de los 7 winery

The Experience

You leave Mendoza and drive 140 kilometers into the Uco Valley, a high-altitude wine region built almost entirely in the last two decades. The landscape shifts as you move between Gualtallary, Chacayes and Altamira—each one a distinct micro-terroir with its own soil, altitude and winemaking approach. Most tours pick one zone; this one crosses all three, so you see how the same grape tastes different depending on where it grows. A specialized guide travels with you and explains what you are standing in front of at each stop.

You visit and taste at two wineries from a rotating selection that includes Casa de Uco, Piedra Negra, The Vines, Super Uco, Corazón del Sol, Solo Contigo and Claroscuro. The wineries in the Uco Valley are relatively young projects—many run by winemakers from other countries—and they tend to focus on high-end production rather than volume. Lunch is included and built around what the region produces. Bottled water comes with you for the drive.

The tour runs 8 hours total. Transportation is by registered driver, and pickup is included from your Mendoza hotel or meeting point. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French depending on the group. Minimum age is 18. Winery visits are subject to availability, so the operator confirms your specific stops when you book.

What’s included

• Transportation with a registered driver.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch.
• a specialized guide who accompanies all winery visits.
• visits and tastings at two wineries across the three micro-terroirs.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessible

Operated by WINEX Argentina

Is this one for you?The 8-hour commitment means you leave early and return mid-afternoon, which works if your first day in Mendoza is free or if you have a late flight. If you want to explore the city itself or visit a third winery, you'll need a separate outing—this tour fills the day completely.

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Top questions

What are the three micro-terroirs in the Uco Valley that this tour covers?

The three micro-terroirs are Gualtallary, Chacayes and Altamira. Each sits at a different altitude and has distinct soil conditions, which is why the same grape variety tastes noticeably different from one zone to the next. This tour is the only one that visits all three in a single day.

How far is the Uco Valley from Mendoza, and how much of the day is spent driving?

The Uco Valley is 140 kilometers (86 miles) from Mendoza. The 8-hour tour includes the drive, winery visits, tastings and lunch, so you are moving between zones throughout the day rather than spending most of it in a car.

How many wineries do you visit, and what happens at each one?

You visit and taste at two wineries selected from a rotating list that includes Casa de Uco, Piedra Negra, The Vines, Super Uco, Corazón del Sol, Solo Contigo and Claroscuro. The operator confirms which two when you book, since visits are subject to availability. Tastings are part of each visit.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food can you expect?

Lunch is included and built around what the Uco Valley produces—local ingredients and wines from the region. The specific menu depends on which wineries you visit that day.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Let the operator know your preference when you book.

Does the tour include hotel pickup in Mendoza?

Yes, pickup is included from your Mendoza hotel or a meeting point in the city. The driver is registered and the price is fixed before you depart.