Luján de Cuyo Trip Overview
Don’t miss the opportunity to take part of the Malbec Experience in Tierras Altas! This winery is located in Luján de Cuyo, a few kilometers away from Mendoza City. Being one of Mendoza’s first boutique wineries, built in 1999, Tierras Altas has a capacity of 250,000lts entirely in stainless steel tanks and high-tech machinery to provide grapes with adequate care or treatment. We also have a unique underground cellar, where the aging in oak barrels and subsequent stowage in bottles takes place.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Luján de Cuyo, Argentina
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Don’t miss the opportunity to take part of the Malbec Experience in Tierras Altas! This winery is located in Luján de Cuyo, a few kilometers away from Mendoza City. Being one of Mendoza’s first boutique wineries, built in 1999, Tierras Altas has a capacity of 250,000lts entirely in stainless steel tanks and high-tech machinery to provide grapes with adequate care or treatment. We also have a unique underground cellar, where the aging in oak barrels and subsequent stowage in bottles takes place.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Bodega Tierras Altas, Acceso sur 6501 Lateral Este, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza M5507ADA Argentina
Upon arrival in Tierras Altas enjoy the guided tour of the winery.
Then, with a glass in your hand, you will begin the tour through the vineyards that are next to the winery. You will learn about the different types of vineyards that exist, how the grapes are harvested, the different types of soils in the province of Mendoza and its influence on grapes and wine, among other interesting explanations.
The visit continues with a tour of the Tierras Altas steel tank room, where you will receive a full explanation of the grape’s fermentation processes and the different jobs carried out in this area. Here you will be able to taste different types of wines directly from the steel tanks.
Next stop is the underground cellar of the winery where you will see the oak barrels, stowed bottles and a large table in its center where we you will do the wine tasting, including a tasting directly from the barrel!
Duration: 2 hours
