Mendoza wine country
The Uco Valley is Mendoza's high-altitude wine region: vineyards between 900 and 1,500 metres, a wall of Andes peaks on one side and some of the most striking wineries in South America. It is split into three departments, Tupungato in the north and Tunuyán and San Carlos in the south, 80 to 130 km from Mendoza City.
Because of the distance, a day in Uco is planned around one area. Here are the 18 Uco Valley wineries we work with, grouped by area. To book, our Uco Valley wine tours page has every route, with lunch included.
Distance
1h15–2h
by road from Mendoza City
Altitude
900–1,500 m
some of the highest vineyards in Mendoza
Areas
3
Tupungato (north), Tunuyán and San Carlos (south)
Known for
GIs
Gualtallary, Los Chacayes, Paraje Altamira, San Pablo
Wineries
18
in our Uco Valley listing
How far each area is from Mendoza City
Tupungato80 km
Gualtallary90 km
Vista Flores95 km
Los Chacayes105 km
San Pablo110 km
Paraje Altamira125 km
Approximate road distance from Mendoza City.
The 18 Uco Valley wineries we visit
Uco Valley areas at a glance
| Area | From Mendoza City | What it is like | Wineries we visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tupungato | 80–90 km | North Uco: the closest area, with the high vineyards of Gualtallary. | Andeluna, Atamisque, Domaine Bousquet, La Azul, SuperUco |
| Tunuyán | 95–110 km | The heart of the valley: Vista Flores, Los Chacayes and San Pablo, with many icon wineries. | Casa de Uco, Clos de los Siete, Cuvelier de los Andes, Diamandes, Flechas de los Andes, Gimenez Riili, Monteviejo, Rolland, Salentein |
| San Carlos | 120–130 km | The southern end: Paraje Altamira and La Consulta, stony soils and old vineyards. | Alfa Crux (O. Fournier), Zuccardi – Piedra Infinita |
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 is the Uco Valley from Mendoza City?
Tupungato is about 1 hour 15 minutes away; Tunuyán and San Carlos take 1.5 to 2 hours. Our private tours include pick-up at your hotel and the return, so you can taste without driving.
North or South Uco Valley?
North Uco (Tupungato, Gualtallary) is closer and great for a first visit. South Uco (Vista Flores, Los Chacayes, Paraje Altamira) has many of the icon wineries and the most dramatic scenery. Each one fills a full day.
Can I visit the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo on the same day?
Yes, with two wineries instead of three: one in Luján de Cuyo and one in North or South Uco, with lunch at the second. It is the best option if you only have one day for wineries.
Is it worth staying overnight in the Uco Valley?
If you have three days or more, yes. Sleeping in the valley lets you see sunset and sunrise over the Andes and visit wineries without the long drive. Our 4 and 5-day Uco packages include lodging among the vineyards.
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