Vendimia in Mendoza

La Vendimia is the grape harvest festival and the time of year when Mendoza dresses up in its best. It kicks off with the departmental vendimias (each department chooses its queen) and reaches its peak in early March with the Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia (the National Grape Harvest Festival): the Bendición de los Frutos (Blessing of the Fruits), the Vía Blanca de las Reinas on Friday night, the Carrusel on Saturday morning through downtown, and the Acto Central at the Teatro Griego Frank Romero Day, in the Parque General San Martín.

It is also the ideal time to visit wineries: many have the harvest underway, offer harvest experiences and lunches among the vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and the Valle de Uco. Book ahead, because during these weeks many visitors arrive from out of town and places fill up. Below you'll find the season's schedule, guides, deals and places to plan your trip.