Wineries map of Mendoza

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The Quinta Anabtawi is located in Lujan de Cuyo, a city which is located in the southern district, comprising it and Maipu, Guaymallen, Las Heras and Godoy Cruz. Here altitudes vary between 2132 and 3444 feet above sea level. This district is Argentina's most sought-after for winegrowing as well as for urban development. The majority of the big, traditional, new and high end wineries are concentrated here. There are plots of vineyards that are able to resist land development because of the premium grapes that they produce. Vineyards and winery visitors will find the majority of their destinations concentrated here, within a 20 minute radius by car from the Quinta Anabtawi.

Finally found a designated driver after all the wine tastings!! Now there is a bus that take you to the wineries and Back!.

This is the map of the location of the major wineries in Lujan de Cuyo, in relation to the Quinta Anabtawi.

The Top 20 Wineries to Visit:

TAPIZ:

This modern Argentine winery provides the complete wine experience. Its handsome wine lodge Club Tapiz is the most desired place to stay and the restaurant Terruqo one of the best eateries in the province. The industrial operation is several kilometers south of the lodge and the winery guide Carolina Fuller one of the most instructive and enlightening in Mendoza. The tour includes an invigorating horse and trap ride through the vineyards and the tasting a fascinating tank, barrel and bottle sampling of their excellent malbec or merlot. Tapiz wines are getting better and better and the Sauvignon Blanc must be one of the most interesting whites coming out of Argentina. Ruta Provincial 15, Km 32, Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo. Tel (0261) 490 0202 www.tapiz.com

RUCA MALEN:

One of the most welcoming wineries in Mendoza, Ruca Malen puts the emphasis on excellent food, great guiding and first class wines. It is no wonder their lunches are always packed out and this writer once had to plead desperately that he4d take his own chairs when they said they had no seats for a booking. Hell, we4ll eat on the floor! The chef Lucas Bustos will soon be as famous as Frances Mallman and his speciality wine and food pairings an unforgettable culinary experience. Another plus is their generous habit of keeping your glass full with ample tastings of all the range, including their top wine Kinien. Ruta Nacional 7, Km 1059, Agrelo, Lzjan de Cuyo. Tel. (0261) 410 6214 www.bodegarucamalen.com

CARLOS PULENTA:

This beautiful new winery has already made its mark on Argentine wine and its Vistalba Corte B is blazing a trail in foreign wine markets. Architecturally stunning, it has a tasting room where one entire wall is a subterranean cross section of the actual vineyard clay roots and rocks included. The French restaurant La Bourgogne has deservedly been voted the best winery restaurant in the world and there is even a two-room posada for high rollers who love the view and want to stay. Roque Saenz Peqa 3135, Vistalba, Lujan de Cuyo. Tel. (0261) 498 9400 www.carlospulentawines.com

O. FOURNIER:

Architecturally one of the most innovative wineries in the world, O.Fournier4s excellent, well-crafted wines are proof that the owners did not let experimental design overcome function. If Darth Vader owned a winery this is what it would look like. Set in a secluded part of Valle de Uco, the winery is well worth the two-hour trip and the owner Jose M. Ortega is often on hand to share his accomplishments. There are big plans for a five-star hotel but there is already a small posada for those who cannot wait. O. Fournier also provides excellent lunches in the modernist visitor center and the guides are always well informed and enthusiastic. Los Indios s/n, La Consulta, San Carlos. Tel. (02622) 451 088 www.ofournier.com

ANDELUNA:

Valle de Uco is the new frontier in Mendoza winemaking and a visit to this high altitude zone is not complete without stopping off to visit Andeluna. A joint operation between Ward Lay of Pepsico fame and the Reina family of Rutini renown, the name derives from the owners spying the moon setting over the Andes as they were constructing the winery (which is on a slight elevation overlooking the vineyards). For a brand, spanking new installation, the tasting room has an inviting, old world feel and there is a rare cooler system that provides wine tastings by the glass. Highly recommended is their Apasionado. Spectacular lunches are available with reservations (minimum six people) and the overall service is super attentive and very informative. Ruta Provincial 89, Km 11, Gualtallary, Tupungato. Tel (0261) 429 9299 ext 113 www.andeluna.com

FAMILIA ZUCCARDI:

A professional, far sighted operation, Zuccardi were one of the first wineries to embrace wine tourism and the facility is one of the most visited wineries in Mendoza. That doesn't mean to say it has succumbed to providing an impersonal service however. The guides are always enthusiastic, knowledgable and eager to please. Tastings include samplings from the tank and bottle as well as demonstrations of the winery4s extensive foray into micro-vinification (experimenting with the most unusual grapes). The attractive restaurant amidst the vines is famous for its asado-style lunches and ample supply of wine. Also on site is a well- stocked gift store and art gallery. Ruta Provincial 33, Km 7.5, Maipu. Tel (0261) 441 0000; www.familiazuccardi.com