Wine country beneath the Andes
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
I spent an afternoon in Mendoza pedaling a rusty bicycle between vineyards, stopping at each bodega until the Andes in the distance looked pleasantly blurred. A winemaker poured me a Malbec straight from the barrel, no ceremony, just his thumb over the spigot. I never wrote down which vineyard it was, and I regret that.
Home to the Americas' highest peak at 6,961 meters, offering treks and stunning high-altitude Andean views. Best: Dec–Feb
Premier wine-growing area producing world-class Malbec, with vineyard tours and tastings amid mountain scenery. Best: Mar–May
Historic wine region featuring boutique wineries, olive groves, and rustic estates producing renowned wines. Best: Mar–May
High-altitude valley renowned for premium wineries and dramatic vineyard landscapes against the Andes. Best: Mar–May
Large urban park with sculptures, lake, and cultural venues. Best: Apr–Oct
Wine region, pleasant