A charming boutique family operation in Maipú, Carinae was started by French expats Phillippe and Brigitte Subra as a retirement dream in 1998. Today Carinae winery has flourished into a popular tourist destination and a respected wine producer.
A tour here gives you a personal insight into boutique wine production methods and you can finish with a tasting of whichever wines take your fancy.
Familia di Tommaso has been producing wine since 1869. A trip to Familia di Tommaso winery in Maipú feels like a step back in time with many of the old artisanal winemaking technology from the last century still on display.
The winery is a popular stop on the cycle route of Maipú and it runs a ‘no reservations needed’ policy although the restaurant can get pretty busy during the summer.
Clos de Chacras is a charming family winery in the leafy town of Chacras de Coria. Although the first vintage for the brand was only in 2004, the Clos de Chacras winery actually dates back to 1921 and the Gargantini family have a winemaking heritage in Mendoza since the late 1800s.
Today the winery produces a range of (mainly red) wines from their local vineyard in Chacras de Coria and from their vineyard in Gualtallary, a bit further afield in the Uco Valley. You can enjoy tasting their wines over lunch at the handsome winery.
A family business started by wine enthusiast and mechanical engineer Mario Giadorou in 1997, Dolium winery in Luján de Cuyo was one of the first subterranean wineries in South America. The architecture was ahead of its time in the late 90s, using the cooler temperatures underground for a stable environment for winemaking.
Today Ricardo Giadorou, second generation vigneron, runs the company making wine from vineyards in Lunlunta, Agrelo, Perdriel, and Chacras de Coria.