Uco Valley Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Uco Valley. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Uco Valley Wineries Day With Private Driver

• Malbec & Mountain Uco Valley Private Wine Tour With Gourmet Lunch

• Fly Fishing on Private Andean River Including Barbecue Lunch

• Uco Valley - Altitud Vines

• Uco Valley Horseback Riding Tour With Traditional Argentine Lunch

It’s free to visit the Uco Valley, but most winery tours and tastings charge a fee, and many travelers opt for a tour from Mendoza. Expect to pay from US$90 for a private transfer to the wineries or from US$140 for a private tour that includes wine tasting and lunch.

Yes, the Uco Valley is one of the most renowned sub-regions of the Mendoza wine region, known for producing Argentina's famous Malbecs, as well as some of the country's finest chardonnay and sauvignon blanc wines. Advance booking for wine tastings and lunch is a good idea, especially in peak season, so it's worth considering a private tour or a hop-on hop-off bus. With transportation taken care of, you can visit multiple wineries in one day without the need for a designated driver.

Per one customer who booked the Uco Valley Wineries Day With Private Driver, "This is a great way to experience the Uco Valley without driving. Patricia was amazing. Very knowledgeable, with very good local information, and most of all fun. It was helpful to also be able to learn while driving around, not just while at the wineries. We had a nice balance of larger wineries (Salentein) and medium-sized (Anduluna). Lunch at La Azul was very relaxing, and the bottomless glasses of wine helped everyone truly enjoy our day in the Uco Valley. I am a winemaker and winery owner, so this review comes with the perspective of hundreds of winery visits. Thanks, Patricia."

The Uco Valley is one of the five main wine-growing areas within Argentina’s world-famous Mendoza wine region. One of the fastest-growing wine areas, it is known for its high-altitude cool-climate wines, notably Malbec. The valley is about a 70-minute drive south of Mendoza in the foothills of the Andes.

Several factors combine to give the Uco Valley its unique and sought-after terroir. The dry, cool-climate terrain, watered by fresh Andean meltwater and characterized by hot days and frosty nights, provides the ideal grape-growing conditions. The Uco Valley also has Mendoza’s highest vineyards—up to 3,900 feet (1,200 meters).

Mendoza is best known for its red wines, of which Malbec is the star. The Uco Valley is celebrated for its deep, fruity Malbecs. Other grapes cultivated in the region include cabernet sauvignon, syrah, bonarda, cabernet franc, pinot noir, and white varietals, including sauvignon blanc and chardonnay.

Yes. The Uco Valley is a popular destination for Mendoza wine tours, and most full-day itineraries visit two or three wineries. Many Uco Valley wineries offer guided wine tastings, while some offer vineyard tours. Hop-on hop-off bus tours also visit the Uco Valley, stopping at five wineries.

There are more than 20 wineries (bodegas) in the Uco Valley, many of which open their doors to visitors for tours and wine tastings. Notable wineries include Piedra Negra, Monteviejo, Salentein, and international brands, including François Lurton, Altos Las Hormigas (Alberto Antonini), and Clos de los Siete (Michel Rolland).

Wine tours and tastings can be enjoyed in Mendoza year-round, but the most exciting time to visit is during the fall harvest. In the Uco Valley, the grape harvest begins in mid-February and continues until the end of April, when you’ll have the chance to see the winemakers in action.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Uco Valley. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Mendoza:

• Aconcagua Provincial Park

• Potrerillos

• Uspallata

• Puente del Inca

• Trapiche Winery

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Mendoza.