Wineries in Mendoza near the city: where to enjoy wine experiences just minutes from downtown

In the heart of Mendoza, Corazón del Sol’s cellar brings the essence of the Uco Valley without the need to travel miles. This intimate space offers a series of guided tastings where time is measured in glasses. From relaxed, focused samplings to global journeys through the terroirs of Mendoza, Napa Valley, and Oregon—guided by sommeliers revealing the secrets behind each vintage.

With its modern aesthetic and personalized service, La Cava Wine Tasting bridges the luxury of the Uco Valley and the pulse of the city—a corner where wine is enjoyed slowly, yet with full Mendocino intensity.

Fact: Founded by doctor and vintner Madaiah Revana, Corazón del Sol created Argentina’s first GSM blend (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre).

Where: Av. Perú 1033, Mendoza City.

Housed in a 1922 building declared Provincial Cultural Heritage, Bodega Los Toneles combines urban winemaking, design, and experiences that go far beyond the glass. This Mendocino icon invites visitors to explore its historic spaces through guided tours and tastings that celebrate both tradition and innovation—a must-stop for those seeking wine with local identity and conscious design.

On-site you’ll find two standout dining spots: Abrasado, an elegant restaurant blending dry-aged cuts, regional ingredients, and signature pairings; and La Casona Art & Coffee, a specialty café-gallery set in an Art Déco mansion offering creative brunches and designer pastries.

Fact: Abrasado, the winery’s restaurant, has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for two consecutive years, earning its place among Mendoza’s top dining destinations.

Where: Acceso Este Lateral Norte 1360, Guaymallén, Mendoza.

Just eight blocks from the main square, Casa Tano redefines city winemaking. Born from the project of Lucas Richardi and Cristian Santos, this urban winery operates in their family’s historic home—long surrounded by vines and immigrant roots. Every corner breathes history and authenticity: wines are crafted with native yeasts, minimal intervention, and a philosophy of purity that believes “the good comes out on its own.”

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Its bistro, La Capannina, set in the old family storehouse, offers Mediterranean-inspired tasting menus, intimate dinners, and cultural events where music, art, and cuisine create a full sensory experience.

Fact: The old press belonging to “nono” Mariotti—the family’s patriarch—still stands, preserved as part of Casa Tano’s heritage collection and a symbol of continuity and memory.

Where: Perito Moreno 1221, Godoy Cruz, Mendoza.

With over 130 years of history and led by Santiago Mayorga—one of Mendoza’s most respected winemakers—Nieto Senetiner is a true icon of Argentine wine. Located in Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo, just 20 minutes from the city, it’s perfect for a short getaway or even a bike ride along the area’s scenic cycle path. Its grounds blend historic architecture, century-old vines, and views of the Andes, creating a warm, authentic setting where every glass tells part of Mendoza’s wine story.

The tour invites you to enjoy wine with all your senses. The restaurant celebrates seasonal produce and Argentine flavors with a contemporary touch, while tastings explore everything from Nieto Senetiner classics to Cadus Wines’ high-end labels.

Fact: The winery still preserves parts of its original adobe structure—one of the few centennial wineries maintaining Mendoza’s wine essence in its birthplace.

Where: Guardia Vieja 2000, Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.

In the heart of Chacras de Coria, winemaker Juan Pablo “Lupa” Lupiáñez reimagines urban wine culture. Moving away from the traditional winery model, he created Casa Chacras, a restored mansion that merges the Uco Valley’s spirit with the urban charm of this Mendocino neighborhood. Inspired by San Francisco’s winehouses, Lupa designed the space as a cozy refuge for those who enjoy wine without pretension.

Experiences at Casa Chacras are as authentic as they are flexible: personalized tastings, charcuterie boards with friends, private dinners, or Saturday lunches (by reservation only)—all designed to make wine a shared, informal joy. The venue also hosts events, celebrations, and meetings with tourism and gastronomy leaders under one simple principle: wine is best enjoyed when shared.

Fact: The mansion retains its original architecture with verandas and leafy courtyards—each corner a perfect spot to photograph or travel back in time.

Where: Viamonte 496, Chacras de Coria, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.

Right in the city center, Hualta Winery Hotel Mendoza hides a secret underground winery below the hotel itself. Yes, you read that right: an urban cellar where wine comes to life among cement, clay, and oak walls. It’s home to the Serie Urbana, an experimental and limited collection exploring the textures and expressions of Malbec, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc.

In addition to guided visits, the space offers tastings, master classes, and a barrel room where you can feel the magic of urban winemaking. No need to leave the city to connect with the Mendocino terroir—just head downstairs.

Fact: Guests staying at the hotel enjoy included tastings and even 24-hour complimentary wine service, though non-guests can visit for the experience too.

Where: Primitivo de la Reta 1015, Mendoza City.

Founded in 1898 and still family-owned, Bodegas López is a true gem of Argentine winemaking, carrying generations of heritage, a distinctive style, and devotion to local wine.

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Located in General Gutiérrez, Maipú—just 20 to 30 minutes from downtown Mendoza—its easy access is a big plus: you can reach it via the Mendoza Metrotranvía, getting off at Gutiérrez Station and walking only 300 meters. The experience blends history and dynamism with guided tours, vertical tastings, private lunches, and fine dining at its on-site restaurant.

Fact: López still produces wines from the same vineyards planted in 1940 in Cruz de Piedra—such as the Montchenot—an almost unheard-of continuity in modern Argentina.

Where: Ozamis 375, General Gutierrez , Maipú, Mendoza.

Created by Johana Foster and Ernesto Catena, Bodega L'orange redefines urban enotourism with an intimate, aesthetic, and deeply artisanal approach. Their philosophy is clear: “Wine is Art.” Here, natural and biodynamic wines are born from an organic garden, amphora fermentations, and minimal intervention.

Visitors step into a sensory space that fuses art, open-fire cuisine by chef Martín Russo, and small-scale vineyards—a setting that invites you to pause, breathe, and be part of the process.

Fact: Their biodynamic garden not only provides ingredients for their kitchen and wines—it’s also home to beehives that produce vineyard honey, used in special-edition labels.

Where: Alem 5170, 5528 Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.

In an exclusive corner of Chacras de Coria, Clos de Chacras brings the vineyard experience into an urban setting. This winery-estate blends family history, estate-grown vines, and a boutique inn inviting guests to stay and soak up Mendoza’s relaxed luxury. Its restaurant serves seasonal cuisine paired with its own labels in a stylish yet laid-back atmosphere—ideal for a quick city escape.

Run by its owners, the experience is personal and immersive: private vineyard tours, vertical tastings, terrace lunches with pre-Andean views, and suites opening to sunlight and greenery.

Fact: One of its old terraces belonged to the immigrant founders over 80 years ago—today that heritage lives on in harmony with modern design and quiet hospitality.

Where: Monte Líbano 1025, Chacras de Coria, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.

With the Andes as its backdrop, Bodega Alta Vista, founded in 1890 and meticulously restored, stands in Chacras de Coria as a symbol of Argentine wine that blends French heritage with Mendocino daring. From parcel-based vinification to carefully preserved architecture, everything here speaks of mindful luxury and terroir expression.

Its restaurant, Assemblage, is the perfect gastronomic complement: a refined seven-course menu with expert pairings that elevate the enotourism experience.

Fact: In 2025, Assemblage—led by chefs Fede Petit and Mauro Porfiri—was recommended by the Michelin Guide, placing it among the world’s top gourmet destinations.

Where: Álzaga 3972, Chacras de Coria, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.