Bodega de Ángeles

Bodega De Ángeles Viña 1924 is a family-run boutique winery in Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo. It works on an estate whose vineyards were planted in 1924, more than 1,000 meters above sea level, in the area known as the First Wine Zone of Mendoza. It produces on a small scale, almost like a garage winery, with century-old vines, micro-plots and the aim of intervening as little as possible so that the terroir shines through.

Visits and tastings

The main experience is a visit to the vineyard and the winery, led by the owners themselves. The tour begins among the vines, with the history of the estate, which is one of the last vineyards remaining in the area where Luján's winemaking began. Then you taste a wine straight from the tank in the winery and another straight from the barrel in the barrel room. The tasting continues with the house labels, such as the Malbec, the Gran Malbec and the Gran Cabernet Sauvignon, and adds a premium olive oil that also comes from the estate. It is an intimate, close visit, unlike large wineries: if you want to learn how wine is made alongside the family that produces it, this place is for you.

The wines and the landscape

Malbec is the house signature: it comes from century-old ungrafted vines in Vistalba and is complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate has centuries-old olive and fruit trees among the vineyards, a landscape many compare to the Italian countryside. The winery also takes part in some tourist circuits that combine visits with local gastronomy.

Location and practical information

It is on Roque Sáenz Peña street, in the heart of Vistalba, about 15 minutes from the city of Mendoza. It is a wine area, so it can be added to a tour of the Luján Wine Route. To find the entrance, look for the blue sign that reads "Bodega De Angeles, Viña 1924 Vistalba". Since the owners host the visits, it is best to arrange them in advance by phone or through their social media.