CASA DE UCO VINEYARDS & WINE RESORT

The country’s most renowned winemakers have located here making it Argentina’s new hot spot for wines. Days can be spent wandering through the vineyard trails, relaxing by the pool or exploring by horse or bike. The spa includes a hammam as well as deep soaking tubs. Treatments are based on the use of grapes, as well as hydrotherapy using mineral-rich spring water.

While the hotel excels in its wine offering, its cuisine is equally as exquisite. The chefs have adopted a farm-to-table philosophy, using freshly picked fruit, herbs and vegetables from the organic garden to create delicious dishes with a strong influence from the Uco Valley. The sommelier will be on hand to find a perfect match, whether the vineyard’s own deeply fruity El Salvaje Organico Malbec 2016 to accompany a braised pork shoulder, or a tropical fruit laden Blend de Blancs 2017 alongside a creamy risotto. There are also opportunities to experience a traditional Argentine asado (barbecue) over an open fire within the vineyard.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Wine lovers
• Spa enthusiasts
• Lovers of the great outdoors

THINGS TO DO AT THE RESORT:

• Relax at the spa with its grape-inspired treatments and alluring sauna, steam room and hammam
• Escape the heat with a dip in the sparkling swimming pool
• Put your skills to the test at the driving range and putting green
• Enjoy leisurely tennis matches on the pristine tennis courts
• Sample the estate's velvety wines at an unforgettable tasting session
• Learn the art of local cuisine at an outdoor cooking class backdropped by the stunning Andes
• Gather for a traditional asado in the vineyards

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Get the adrenaline pumping with a mountain bike ride through the mountains
• Delve deeper into Mendoza's wine scene with visits to some of the surrounding vineyards
• Embark upon a thrilling rafting adventure through the glacial waters
• Take a magical 4x4 sunrise drive though the foorthills of the Andes
• Go riding at nightfall and marvel at a mesmerising full moon over the Los Chañares valley