Classic Luján

Carmelo Patti – Norton – Piatelli

Luján is considered the cradle of Argentina's modern wine industry and is the country's main wine-producing region. 🥇

Wine production in Luján dates back to the 16th century, when Spanish conquistadors brought 🍇vines to the region. The dry climate, abundant sunlight and well-drained soils along the foothills of the Andes proved ideal for growing grapes 👌. Luján gained recognition in the 1850s and 1860s as the first area where Malbec grapes were planted.

Today, Luján contains more than 20,000 hectares of vineyards along the Mendoza River. The region benefits from a high-altitude semi-arid climate, with hot, sunny days and cool nights. Luján's unique terroir helps create Malbecs 👌, Cabernet Sauvignons and other full-bodied red varieties that have gained international recognition.

With a history 📜 that spans more than 400 years, Luján remains the heart ❤️ of winemaking in Argentina. Its beautiful landscapes 🏕️, charming wineries 🏭 and award-winning wines 🍾 make Luján an essential destination to understand Argentine wine culture.

Private Winery Tour in Luján

The Luján Wine Tour takes you behind the scenes at three of the region's top boutique wineries for a privileged experience. This full-day tour includes private transportation and visits to the following wineries:

• Carmelo Patti : The first stop is at this authentic family winery and vineyard 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦. Carmelo Patti has been making wine in Luján for more than a century. You will tour the traditional winemaking facilities and taste several of their small-production estate wines.
• Norton : Next up is a visit to the famous Norton Winery to enjoy a gourmet 🍴 lunch accompanied by their award-winning wines. Norton combines old world winemaking traditions with new world technology and innovation.
• Piattelli : The final winery is the exclusive Piattelli Vineyards, where you'll enjoy a private tour and tasting overlooking its historic vineyards. Piattelli focuses on limited edition premium Malbecs and other varieties. 🥇

The tour offers an intimate look at Luján's boutique wineries and family wine heritage. You will taste a wide range of locally produced wines while learning directly from each winery about their winemaking philosophy and history 🤓.