Maipú is the closest area to the city of Mendoza where the oldest and most traditional wineries are located. In the surroundings of the capital of Mendoza, the departments of Luján de Cuyo, Godoy Cruz and Maipú concentrate the largest number of wineries that it is possible to visit.
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Let us remember that Mendoza is considered one of the international wine centers and is the Argentine province with the largest national production with more than 60% of the entire country. Some of the most notable wineries in Maipú are:
Lopez Wineries
This is one of the oldest wineries in the region, founded in 1898. It is one of the most traditional wineries in Argentina, with architecture in the Spanish colonial style.
It has been exporting wines for more than 70 years to countries around the world. They offer guided tours, tastings and a wine shop.
Trapiche Wineries
One of the largest wineries in Argentina, with a wide range of wines to taste and buy.
Trapiche was chosen for the fourth consecutive year as “The Most Awarded Argentine Winery in the World” by the “World Ranking Wines & Spirits” (WRW&S).
La Rural Winery
Known for its production of high-quality wines, this winery was founded in 1885.
It offers guided tours and tastings of its high-end wines, including the Gran Reserva Malbec.
Tempus Alba Winery
A winery that combines the tradition of Argentine viticulture with modern winemaking techniques. They offer guided tours and tastings.
Cerno vineyard
A small boutique winery with a wide variety of premium wines. They offer tastings and a wine shop.
And much more
In addition to the wineries, the Maipú wine route also has other tourist attractions, such as the Fader House Museum, which houses a collection of paintings by the artist Fernando Fader, and the Wine Museum, which tells the history of viticulture in the region.
The Wine and Harvest Museum
We told you at the beginning of this article that Maipú is an area where the oldest wineries are. This museum talks about the history and beginnings of the wine industry in the region.
It is located in an old house that belonged to the families of Bautista Gargantini and Juan Giol. The first was a Swiss immigrant who settled in Mendoza back in 1833. In 1890 he joined forces with Pascual Toso, another great character in viticulture, and a little later with Juan Giol, who was an Italian immigrant who settled in Mendoza back in 1887. Together they founded the La Colina de Oro winery. To give a To get an idea of the importance of this company, it is enough to say that Bodegas Giol became the largest in the world, with a production of more than 4 million hectoliters during the 60s.
FAQs
When to visit the wine route?
Between February and April, during the harvest season, everything simply revolves around the wine. Therefore, this is the ideal time. We have been immediately after the harvest festival and the lower costs and we still enjoy many promotions.
There are many other wineries to visit in Maipú, but these are some of the most notable. Remember to plan your visit in advance and check the opening hours and reservation requirements for each winery.
