Sophenia winery and vineyards is a pioneer of the Gualtallary wine region in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. The vineyard has over 130 hectares planted of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and the winery was the first to make an iconic Sauvignon Blanc in Argentina.
“Sophenia” is a combination of the names Sophia and Eugenia, the two daughters of the founders of the winery. The winery is open for visits and tastings.
Masi winery in Tupungato in the Uco Valley, Argentina, is owned by the Italian winery with the same name. Masi in Italy was founded in 1772 and is a pioneer in the production of Amarone.
This winery is definitely a piece of Venice in Mendoza, as they use some of the same techniques for sun-drying their grapes as they do in Italy. Their Passo Doble organic red wine is made the ultimate blend for Argentina meets Italy: Malbec and Corvina!
A highlight within Eugenio Bustos and the southern Uco Valley, Finca La Celia winery is not only one of the oldest in the region but also one of the most significant players in Altamira and La Consulta. Although renowned for its elegant Malbec and Cabernet Franc under the hand of winemaker Andrea
Giménez Riili winery in Tunuyán in the Uco Valley is a family-run bodega with an intimate restaurant and wine tasting room.
Most renowned for its rich concentrated red wines, Giménez Riili also produce some white wines and two sparkling wines. Visit for a homemade lunch or Argentine asado in the open air or stay overnight in their posada.
See other wineries in the winemaker’s village: The Vines of Mendoza, Super Uco, Solo Contigo, Corazon del Sol