Winery activities in Northwest Argentina
-
Bodega de las Nubes
Five kilometers west of Cafayate along the road to Río Colorado (it’s signposted ‘Mounier’), small, organic and friendly Bodega de las Nubes has a fabulous position at the foot of the jagged hills. The short tour and tasting nominally costs AR$15, but if you buy wine it’s not charged. It also does tasty picadas here. Ring ahead to check it is open and if you want to eat. Grape-picking day in March is lots of fun, with volunteers welcomed.
reviewed
-
A
La Riojana Winery
La Rioja is one of the best areas to taste the aromatic white torrontés, though it’s far from the only wine the province has to offer. La Riojana cooperative is the area’s main wine producer, and a sizable concern. A good free tour (call or drop in to arrange a time; English is spoken) shows you through the bodega – think large cement fermentation tanks rather than rows of musty barrels – and culminates in a generous tasting.
reviewed
-
Bodega El Esteco
Diageo-owned Bodega El Esteco, on the northern edge of town, is a smart and attractive winery producing some of the region’s best wines and offering upmarket accommodations.
reviewed
-
B
Bodega Nanni
The tour and tastings are short and bright at Bodega Nanni, a small, central winery with a lovely grass patio. Its wines are organic, uncomplicated and drinkable.
reviewed
-
Bodega Etchart
Bodega Etchart offers a cheerful free tour including tasting. It produces some six million bottles of quality torrontés, cabernet and malbec per year.
reviewed