Martino Wines

Martino Wines is a winery in Mayor Drummond, Luján de Cuyo, about 20 minutes from the city of Mendoza. The building dates from 1901 and keeps its late 19th-century construction, with thick adobe walls and cane ceilings. The company acquired it in 2012, restored it and reopened it in 2013, keeping its original structure and function.

Wines and vineyards

The winery works in limited batches and is known for reviving grape varieties that are uncommon in Mendoza, in addition to Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Its varieties include Marselan, Pedro Ximénez and Sangiovese. It has 7 hectares of vineyards in Agrelo, one of the best-known areas of Luján de Cuyo for Malbec.

What you can do

Guided tours of the winery are offered, with an educational route through the winemaking methods, lasting between one hour and one hour and fifteen minutes depending on the experience chosen. There are also tastings, including one of uncommon varieties, and a 4-course pairing menu that is booked through wine tourism platforms. In 2022 they opened a restaurant in a separate greenhouse-style building, with windows facing the garden. It offers 5- and 8-course menus that go through the different wine lines, led by chef Javier Quinteros. It is among the recommendations of the Michelin Guide and received the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award. If you are looking for a couples' outing or a night out with friends, the offer is a long meal with the winery's wines.

How to get there and practical information

The winery is at Cnel. Juan Terrada 2250, corner of Mayor Drummond, in Luján de Cuyo. Tripadvisor indicates that it has parking for customers and accepts credit cards.

Visits require advance booking: it is best to write or call the winery's tourism contact in advance, and the same goes for a table at the restaurant. According to its website, visits are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., while other sources indicate that the restaurant opens at midday from Wednesday to Monday. Before going, confirm the days with them.