Top Mendoza Cooking Classes

Mendoza is Argentina’s largest wine region and famous for its Malbec, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines. On this small-group tour, enjoy an intimate wine tasting experience as you explore local wineries and vineyards. Sample a variety of Argentine wines during expert-led wine tastings and indulge in a gourmet wine tasting lunch with five courses, each paired with fine wines.

With the help of a host with extensive experience in the world of gastronomy and wine, you will be able to learn and enjoy the unique traditional Argentine flavor. We have an interactive cooking class, where guests can make their own empanadas and then cook them over a fire. In addition, they will be able to observe the cooking process of grilled meat and vegetables. We complement the experience with a folklore show, where you will learn basic dance steps. The idea is that there is a connection with our culture, not only through food but also through our historical and artistic roots. Our activity is adaptable, which makes it exclusive and personalized. Any dietary restriction is valid to modify the menu. We also offer variations, in case you wish to skip the cooking class or the show. Or if you prefer to emphasize wine tasting, in a more technical way (since we have the availability of a sommelier).

The experience is really special since what we are looking for is to live the barbecue as a local person lives it when visiting a friend at home. As we do in Mendoza, the owner of the house prepares everything so that visitors can enjoy the food and the place. One of those special days, when we want to have a good time and we find ourselves around the “barbecue”, snacks and cakes, well watered and with something sweet to snack on afterwards. Simply what we like and summons us. You come to my house to eat, as one more friend.

Enjoy a private and authentic Argentinean cooking class and gourmet meal paired with wine. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of Mendoza with an expert cook in his beautiful home. 1. Learn to cook traditional Argentinian dishes with a creative twist from a passionate local chef in Mendoza. 2. Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience using fresh, locally sourced meats, vegetables, and spices. 3. Savor a multi-course meal paired with Argentine wines from a local winery. 4. Explore the rich culinary heritage of Argentina through Gaston’s family recipes and personal stories. 5. Perfect for food lovers and travelers seeking an authentic, immersive food experience in the heart of Mendoza.

Learn how professionals taste wine and discover that anyone can develop their palate. In this interactive wine tasting workshop, a certified sommelier (WSET Level 3) will guide you through the same systematic tasting approach used by wine professionals around the world. You'll learn how to evaluate wine by sight, aroma and palate while tasting carefully selected Argentine wines. Then, put your new skills to the test in a fun blind tasting challenge inspired by our popular Wine Casino experience. Why travelers love this experience: - Learn the professional wine tasting method used by sommeliers - Taste carefully selected Argentine wines while building real tasting skills - Led by a certified professional sommelier - Finish with an interactive blind tasting challenge - Small-group setting with plenty of time for questions - Perfect for both beginners and curious wine lovers

Live the Argentine roast as a local in Mendoza In Braseando you discover Argentine culture through its most traditional dishes: homemade empanadas and grilled roast. The host guides the experience step by step: you light the fire, prepare empanadas and learn real roasting techniques, including cuts of meat, achuras and typical sauces like chimichurri and Creole sauce. During the experience you enjoy Mendoza wines while sharing the table in a warm and relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by mountain landscapes. This experience is ideal for travelers looking to get to know the local culture through food, in an authentic and close environment. Reserve your place and find out why roast is more than just a meal – it’s a way to share and celebrate.

Experience Mendoza in a unique way, one of Argentina's finest wine regions, and let others handle the logistics with this half-day winery tour. After picking you up from your hotel, we'll head to the Maipú area to visit two boutique wineries. There, expert staff will explain the winemaking process, followed by a tasting to experience the diverse flavors that characterize their wines and discover Argentina's grape varieties. This tour also includes a visit to a small olive oil factory, where we'll be guided through the process of one of Mendoza's key industries.

Ride alongside the Rio Mendoza during a 1.5-hour tour on horseback. This midday excursion gives you a glimpse of southern Maipu you might otherwise miss, including rolling vineyards, olive groves, and leafy country lanes. Follow up with a gourmet “asado” (Argentine barbecue) at Divina Marga restaurant and wine cellar. Passengers are limited to eight to ensure a small-group experience, including the convenience of minivan transport from your hotel.

This is an absolutely different proposal, in which participants can immerse themselves in a unique experience that stimulates the sense of smell, discovering the history, culture of wine and its aromas through perfumes.