Mendoza wine country
Luján de Cuyo is where most first trips to Mendoza start: classic Malbec country, 20 to 40 minutes south of Mendoza City, with the Andes right behind the vines. It holds Argentina's first Denomination of Origin and a mix of century-old family cellars and landmark wineries in Agrelo, Perdriel, Vistalba and Chacras de Coria.
Below are the 27 Luján de Cuyo wineries we work with, sorted by subzone, with how far each one is from the city. When you know which ones you want to see, our Luján de Cuyo wine tours page has every route.
Distance
20–40 min
by road from Mendoza City
Altitude
900–1,100 m
vineyards above sea level
Signature
Malbec
first DOC of Argentina
Subzones
6
Agrelo, Perdriel, Vistalba, Chacras, Drummond, Las Compuertas
Wineries
27
in our Luján de Cuyo listing
How far each subzone is from Mendoza City
Chacras de Coria12 km
Mayor Drummond17 km
Vistalba18 km
Las Compuertas25 km
Perdriel26 km
Agrelo35 km
Approximate road distance from Mendoza City.
The 27 Luján de Cuyo wineries we visit
Luján de Cuyo subzones at a glance
| Subzone | From Mendoza City | What it is like | Wineries we visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chacras de Coria | 12 km | Leafy village next to the city, with boutique wineries, restaurants and bike routes. | Alta Vista, Clos de Chacras |
| Mayor Drummond | 17 km | Historic family wineries a few minutes from Mendoza City. | Benegas, Carmelo Patti, Lagarde, Mendel |
| Vistalba | 18 km | Foothill vineyards with Andes views, close to the city. | Kaiken, Nieto Senetiner, Vistalba |
| Perdriel | 26 km | Old vineyards along the Mendoza River and classic Malbec houses. | Achaval Ferrer, Matervini, Renacer, Terrazas de los Andes, Viña Cobos |
| Agrelo | 35 km | The highest part of Luján, with large estates and landmark wineries. | Belasco de Baquedano, Bressia, Catena Zapata, Finca Decero, Pulenta Estate, Ruca Malen, Septima, Susana Balbo Winery |
Visit these wineries with SAK
Private tours with transport, tastings booked and lunch at a winery. Three ways to start:
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How far are Luján de Cuyo wineries from Mendoza City?
Chacras de Coria and Vistalba are 15 to 25 minutes away. Agrelo and Perdriel, where many of the landmark wineries are, take 30 to 40 minutes. That is why Luján works well for a full day of three wineries with lunch.
How many wineries can I visit in one day?
Two or three. With three visits we plan a tasting in the morning, a pairing lunch at the second winery and a shorter visit in the afternoon. More than three leaves little time to enjoy each one.
Luján de Cuyo or Uco Valley: which should I choose?
Luján is closer and has the classic Malbec houses; Uco Valley is higher, newer and more scenic, but it is 1.5 hours away. With two days, do one of each. With one, choose Luján, or a combined tour with one winery in each region.
Do I need to book the wineries in advance?
Yes. Most Luján de Cuyo wineries only take visits by reservation, and lunch seats go fast in high season (February to April). We book every visit and lunch for you when you confirm the tour.
Which Luján de Cuyo wineries are best for lunch?
Lunch is one of the best reasons to visit Luján: several wineries in Agrelo, Perdriel and Chacras de Coria serve long pairing lunches with views of the vineyards. We list them by region in our winery lunch guide, and we book the table for you.
Plan your visit
Explore other regions: Uco Valley wineries · Maipú wineries · San Rafael wineries · All Mendoza wineries
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