A High-End Accommodation Nestled in Argentina's Viticulture Haven Provides a Lavish Living Experience within the Vineyards
Mendoza, a vibrant destination nestled in the foothills of the Andes mountains, is just a 30-minute drive from the luxurious Cavas Wine Lodge. This idyllic retreat serves as the perfect base for exploring over 900 wineries in the Mendoza region, renowned for its exquisite Malbec wines.
Cavas Wine Lodge offers a unique experience, with Gaucho-style horseback riding among the vineyards, twice-weekly tango demonstrations, and a spa that utilises the virtues of grapes and polyphenol-rich grape seed extracts. The lodge's staff can arrange transfers and suggest additional activities such as golf, mountain biking, birdwatching, visits to artists' studios at Chacras de Coria, and winery tours along Mendoza's famed winery circuit.
The region's wine circuit is home to some of the best wineries for tastings. Bodega Gieco in Luján de Cuyo offers a relaxing and authentic atmosphere, with excellent wine and food, while Carinae Wines in Maipú provides an intimate feel for tasting delicious reds in a beautiful outdoor setting. In Luján de Cuyo, Bodega Nieto Senetiner boasts a historic building, offering both a tasting room and an excellent restaurant, perfect for combining a winery lunch with a tasting.
Maipú's Trapiche is one of Argentina’s oldest and largest wineries, offering self-guided walks through stunning grounds, wine by the glass, and wine pairing lunches. Tempus Alba, a modern winery with an impressive selection of reds, including a notable Malbec Reserva, features an onsite restaurant with vineyard views, blending tasting with dining.
For a more curated experience, luxury tours operate in Mendoza, visiting several top wineries with guided tastings and gourmet multi-course lunches. Staying at luxury lodges like Cavas Wine Lodge, situated near Mendoza's wine zones, offers convenient access to these wineries alongside activities such as horseback riding and culinary experiences, enriching the overall visit to Mendoza's famed winery circuit.
Cavas Wine Lodge is part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux family and features 55 acres of estate. The chef at Cavas Wine Lodge offers cooking lessons for traditional local recipes like empanadas and chimichurri sauce. The lodge offers luxurious rooms in the main lodge and several villas, each exquisitely decorated as stand-alone mini-homes. Each casita comes with its own plunge pool and fireplace, and there is a larger swimming pool at the main lodge.
Mendoza is synonymous with the Malbec grape variety, which developed its own personality in the local soil and conditions. The Michelin-recommended hotel features gourmet dining and world-class wellness facilities, making it an ideal location for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or honeymoons, or even destination weddings.
A pyramid-shaped winery, considered one of the world's best, is located in the heart of Mendoza, adding another layer to the region's wine tourism appeal. Cavas Wine Lodge offers a warm embrace to visitors, connecting them with the local context, making it a pioneer of sophisticated wine tourism in South America. The restaurant at Cavas Wine Lodge focuses on a farm-to-table ethos and offers mouthwatering food and wine pairings, rounding off an unforgettable wine country experience.
At Cavas Wine Lodge, visitors can enjoy a unique lifestyle experience that combines home-and-garden elements with food-and-drink offerings, as the lodge offers cooking lessons for traditional local recipes such as empanadas and chimichurri sauce. The lodge also ensures travelers have a memorable experience by offering guided tours to wineries along Mendoza's famous winery circuit.
After savoring the exquisite Malbec wines and exploring the vibrant Mendoza region, guests can return to Cavas Wine Lodge for a tranquil escape. The lodge features luxurious rooms and villas, each equipped with a plunge pool and fireplace, creating a perfect home-and-garden setting. The restaurant at Cavas Wine Lodge offers mouthwatering food and wine pairings, rounding off an unforgettable food-and-drink experience, making it an ideal location for special occasions or even destination weddings.
