Maipú Department
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Departamento Maipú Essentials
Maipú stands as the historic birthplace of Argentine viticulture, defined by 19th-century industrial heritage and the legacy of the Giol and Gargantini families. This collection spans from the Florentine-style architecture of Bodega Trapiche to the avant-garde, literature-inspired dining at Casa El Enemigo Vigil. Beyond major producers like Zuccardi, the district preserves traditional organic methods at Bodega Cecchin and the region’s olive oil legacy at Olivicola Maguay. The National Museum of Wine, housed in a restored 1910 mansion, provides essential context for Mendoza’s winemaking evolution.
12 placesMaipú Winery Dining & Regional Cuisine
Maipú, the historic heart of Mendoza’s wine production, offers a culinary landscape centered on estate-grown ingredients and century-old traditions. This selection features Bodega Trapiche, housed in a restored 1912 Florentine-style building, and Alejandro Vigil’s Dante-inspired Casa El Enemigo. The list also highlights Maipú’s celebrated 'Olive Route' through venues like Pan & Oliva and Concepto Oliva, which pair locally produced extra virgin olive oils with seasonal regional dishes and traditional clay oven cooking.
7 placesMaipú Department — Map
Practical information
- Currency
- Argentine Peso ARS $ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 117
- Electricity
- 220 V · 50 HzType C / Type I
- Languages
- Spanish
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +54
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