Hidden Gems of Maipú

Maipú represents the historical heart of Mendoza's viticulture, characterized by 19th-century estates and pioneering family traditions. This selection highlights the region's diversity, from the Florentine-style architecture of Bodega Trapiche and the historic Roman-style vats at Familia Di Tommaso to the specialized Museo Nacional del Vino. The list includes unique research-focused vineyards like Tempus Alba and the surrealist, literature-inspired spaces of El Enemigo, alongside dedicated regional restaurants focusing on seasonal Mendoza cuisine and olive oil production.

Bodega Familia Zuccardi

An innovative estate featuring an olive oil mill and art gallery. The site focuses on sustainable viticulture and offers tastings of diverse varietals beyond the traditional Malbec.

Bodega Trapiche

Housed in a restored 1912 Florentine-style building, this winery features original railway tracks once used for transport and specializes in biodynamic viticulture.

Restaurante El Enemigo

Inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy, this space combines a winery and restaurant within a labyrinthine structure. It is specifically known for high-rated Cabernet Franc and unconventional cellar design.

Familia Di Tommaso

Established in 1869, this historic winery maintains its original architecture and features old Roman-style masonry vats used for traditional fermentation processes.

Bodega Tempus Alba

A family-run winery featuring a rooftop terrace overlooking the vineyards. The estate is recognized for its scientific research into Malbec clonal selection and genetic diversity.

Museo Nacional del Vino y la Vendimia

Located in the historic Chalet Giol and Chalet Gargantini, this museum preserves the heritage of the former Giol winery, displaying 19th-century artifacts and antique winemaking machinery.

Finca Agostino

A modern estate in the Barrancas sub-region featuring expansive gardens and a focus on premium blends, with an on-site restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine.

Nieto Senetiner

Dating back to 1888, this winery features colonial-style architecture and offers traditional tastings focused on Malbec and Bonarda varieties from estate-grown grapes.

Zuccardi

A regional restaurant on the Zuccardi estate specializing in seasonal Mendoza dishes. The menu focuses on local ingredients and olive oil pairings from the onsite mill.