Bike by wineries in Lujan de Cuyo - Mendoza

Bike by wineries in Lujan de Cuyo - Mendoza

The objective of this activity is to enjoy the outdoors of new experiences, cycle through the streets of Luján de Cuyo groves to visit three wineries, learn on guided tours and taste the renowned wines of the region, all this in the classic framework Postcard of the vineyards and the mountain. To end the tour after the third visit will be completed with a full lunch.

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Pass By: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo

Mendoza is a city in western Argentina. It is the capital of the province of Mendoza and is located in the plain east of the Andes mountain range. It is one of the main cities of the country, and with its urban agglomerate, called Gran Mendoza it reaches a total population that exceeds one million inhabitants

Stop At: Bodegas Nieto Senetiner, Guardia Vieja S/N Vistalba, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza Argentina

The history of Bodegas Nieto Senetiner dates back to 1888, when Italian immigrants founded it and sowed the first vineyards in Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza province. The winery was developed in the hands of different families during the first decades of the last century, which provided the architectural form that is still preserved today.

In 1969, it was acquired by the Nieto Senetiner family, who expanded the facilities, beginning a new stage of growth, and in 1998 became part of the Río de la Plata Mill Business Group.
Why visit this winery?
The winery has a consolidated position of leadership in all segments of wines and sparkling wines of medium and high range, where it participates, committed to the highest standards of production and quality, supported by a continuous plan of investments in new farms and process technology .


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bodega Vistalba, Calle R Saenz Pena 3531, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza M5507FTK Argentina

Vistalba Winery, founded by Carlos Pulenta, enters a life story that is the most important reference when evaluating the excellence of its wines.

Coming from an Italian family, Carlos Pulenta is the eldest son of Don Antonio Pulenta, one of the founders of Bodega Peñaflor, 80 years ago and it remained until 1997, when it was sold.

The winery is inspired by the Creole culture appealing to cutting-edge technology and paying homage to the traditional method of winemaking. It has been designed so that the entire manufacturing process is done by gravity and without the use of pumps
Why visit this winery?
It was in 2009 when Alejandro Bulgheroni, linked through several projects with the agro-industrial sector since 1999, began his participation in Bodega Vistalba working together with Carlos in a common goal: “to elaborate world-renowned high-end wines, with marked identity and personality ”.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bodega Kaiken, Roque Saenz Pena 5516, Vistalba, Lujan de Cuyo Vistalba, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza 5509 Argentina

Bodega Kaiken, is the last bet of the prestigious Chilean winemaker: Aurelio Montes, who is a founding partner of Viña Montes (1986) located in the Colchagua Valley, Chile and; Montes USA (2006), currently producing wines from the Napa Valley, in the USA.
It is located in Vistalba, the wine heart of Luján de Cuyo, in an old cellar of 1930, which was founded by the Italian family: Calise. The total capacity of the winery is 6,000,000 liters. However, the total production of Kaiken is 1,800,000 liters. Concrete tanks are used for the fermentation and storage of wine. The 1,500 French oak barrels are stored in 4 different cellars. The grapes come from their vineyards distributed in 70 hectares in Agrelo and 150 hectares in the Uco Valley. It is named after the kaikenes (wild geese) that fly over Patagonia, between Chile and Argentina.
Why visit this winery?
Bodega Kaiken is an internationally recognized winery with a very famous winemaker. Not only does it have rich wines, but an incredible landscape to experience on top of a bicycle!


Duration: 3 hours