Familia Zuccardi vineyard, Mendoza
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Familia Zuccardi is Argentina’s third most productive winery. It’s also the country’s largest family-owned and -run winemakers.
The third generation of the Zuccardi family is taking the business in new and innovative directions, from experimenting with grapes unfamiliar to the region and producing virgin olive oil to introducing a fantastic range of quirky ways to tour its impeccable vineyards.
Most vineyards and wineries in Mendoza cater for tourists curious about the winemaking process but few do so with the flair and care of Familia Zuccardi. The artwork adorning the walls of the largest events and wine-tasting room is by local artists and the display changes frequently. The wine-tasting instructors are passionate about their subject, and keen to help people learn more about the wine-making process.
Most of Familia Zuccardi’s wine itineraries start with an informative tour of the winery and include tastings of their delectable range of wines.
Familia Zuccardi tours
Classic Wine Tour: See the vineyards from the luxury of a classic car, taste wine and olive oil in the vineyards and finish up with a picnic in the gardens.
Let’s Fly: Soar 40 metres above the vineyards in a hot-air balloon and savour views of snow-capped peaks of the Andes whilst sampling sparkling wine.
Tasting Course: Learn everything there is to know about wine in three very pleasant hours in the wine cellar of Familia Zuccardi’s award-winning restaurant, Casa del Visitante.
Bike & Tasting: Pedal your way through sun-dappled vineyards tasting Chardonnay, Syrah and Malbec underneath the very vines that produced those varieties.
Let’s Cook: Learn to make empanadas and bread whilst tasting wines. Breakfast and lunch included.
Picnic in the Gardens: Feast on regional delicatessen products expertly paired with Familia Zuccardi wines and sparkling wines under the shade of olive trees.
Let’s Harvest: Take part in the one of winemaking’s most important processes and learn more about the wine harvest traditions. There’s wine tasting and a regional lunch too. (Available February to April.)
Let’s Prune: Prune the vines under expert guidance before enjoying lunch, a winery tour and tasting. (Available June to early August.)
Art & Wine: Admire the artwork of local Mendoza artists as you taste Familia Zuccardi wines and participate in a winery tour.
Tea Afternoon: Sup on a traditional afternoon tea, accompanied by some fine wines, of course, in the idyllic gardens of Familia Zuccardi’s restaurant, Casa del Visitante. (Available Saturdays and Sundays from May to September.)
Don’t do all that wine tasting on an empty stomach! The Restaurant Casa del Visitante offers award-winning lunches in a location surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. (Available 12.30-15.00.)
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