To ensure you enjoy your experience in Mendoza's First Wine Region to the fullest, we share some key details about distances, visiting times, and useful recommendations for your trip:

Distances and travel times

• Mendoza City to Bodega Catena Zapata (Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo): Approx. 35 km (35 to 45 minutes travel time).

• Catena Zapata at Casa Vigil (Chachingo, Maipú): Approx. 20 km (25 to 30 minutes transfer between wineries).

• Casa Vigil in Mendoza City Approx. 25 km (30-minute round trip).

Being located in Luján de Cuyo and Maipú, the journeys are relatively short and quick compared to other valleys, allowing for a very dynamic and relaxed day of wine tourism.

Experience times in each winery

• Bodega Catena Zapata (Visit and Tasting): The guided experience through its vineyards, pyramidal architecture, and cellars, along with the tasting of its high-end labels, has an approximate duration of 2 hours.

• Casa Vigil - El Enemigo (Gastronomic Experience): The multi-course lunch, designed for leisurely enjoyment amidst art, literature, and signature gastronomy, spans approximately 3 hours.

Tips for Your Wine Tour

• Advance planning and booking: Both Catena Zapata and Casa Vigil are two of Argentina's most sought-after establishments internationally. Their schedules tend to fill up weeks (or even months) in advance, so booking well in advance is essential.

• Hydration and climate: The weather in Mendoza is dry and sunny most of the year. We recommend drinking plenty of water between glasses, wearing sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light jacket, as the underground cellars usually maintain cool temperatures (around 14°C to 16°C) year-round.

• Dress code: Casual smart casual. Comfortable footwear is recommended for walking on vineyard paths and surfaces of stone or gravel.