La Rural

La Rural is a historic winery in Coquimbito, Maipú, founded in 1885 by don Felipe Rutini. It is known for its San Felipe, Trumpeter and Rutini lines, and for housing the Museo del Vino (Wine Museum), one of the most visited on the Maipú winery circuit.

Visits tour the vineyards and the current winery, and end with a tasting. In a wine bar surrounded by old oak vats, you can try the house's different wine lines, and art exhibitions are often set up in that space. According to guides, tastings of the highest lines, such as Rutini, require advance booking.

The museum

The Museo del Vino (Wine Museum) is housed in the former Rutini family home, within the estate grounds. Its collection brings together some 4,500 original pieces: machines, carriages, treading vats, presses, cooperage tools, clay jars from the colonial era, bottles, books and laboratory equipment. It was assembled by Rodolfo Reina Rutini, the founder's grandson. It is a good first stop if you want to understand how wine was made in Mendoza.

Getting there and practical information

The winery is at Monte Caseros 2625, in Coquimbito, Maipú, an area that is easy to explore by car or bicycle together with other wineries in the department. According to guides, it is open Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon, with a midday break. It is best to confirm hours and time slots by phone before you go, especially if you want a special tasting or are visiting as a group.