Top 5 best wineries and vineyards to visit in Catamarca

Catamarca is a real box of surprises. The perfect combination between its soil (sandy, clayey and stony), and climate of oscillating temperatures have made this province one of the wine territories of Argentina. Do you want to discover it? See the top 5 best wineries and vineyards to visit in Catamarca and include at least one in your travel itinerary.

It will be interesting to learn about the wine production process in a region whose grapes were only produced for fresh consumption until, from a few years to the present, the cultivation and harvesting of this fruit has increased in such a way; Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah were perfectly adapted for this work, giving us a high-altitude drink.

1. BODEGA ALTA ESPERANZA

Located in Tinogasca, it’s one of the most famous wineries in Catamarca. It has been welcoming tourists from the province for several years, interested in knowing how the grapes are worked until they become wine.

Yes, at bodega Alta Esperanza you will have access to the production area and storage barrels, knowing the different treatments to which this fruit undergoes to become the most exquisite of wines.Tastings are open to anyone who wants to try the drink and, at the end of the tour, you have the option to buy some of the products on site. The most famous wines of this winery are “El Deseo”, “Fabricio Oberto” and “High Hope”.

2. BODEGA MICHANGO

It produces the famous and delicious Andreatta wine, giving you the opportunity to get to know in depth about the production process of this typical drink. They show you from the plantation to the harvest of the grape and all the treatment that is given to it until it’s converted into a delicious liqueur.

To give you a more accurate reference, bodega de Michango is located in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, but on the outskirts of town, surrounded by vineyards! From there, you have a chance to get to know from the crop.

In case you want to purchase any of its products, it’s also possible, but the important thing in this case is to know that, in order to make the wine tasting, you must book in advance, so message us!

3. CABERNET DE LOS ANDES

Also in Tinogasta, this winery specializes in the harvest and subsequent processing of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, although they also produce the famous Malbec wines. It belongs to the Tizac Vicien group, which ensures a lot of prestige and technology in terms of planting and harvesting the vine and the production of wine.

As in many wineries, you can taste and buy some of its products. But the thing that catches the attention of its visitors the most is that, during the tour, you can see all the elements that are part of the production: from the separation of the juice from the grapes of the seeds and branches, to the barrels for storage and the refrigerators for cooling.

The main wine of Cabernet de los Andes is Plenilunio, a high-altitude wine. Not for nothing belongs to the top 5 wineries and vineyards to visit in Catamarca.

4. ALTOS DE TINOGASTA-BODEGA SEISMILES

His name shows his location. This winery is located in Tinogasca, on Route 60, on the way to the Seismiles, offering us the opportunity to visit their vineyards as well.

I’m sure you have some reference, and it’s the fact that Seismiles wines are recognized not only in Argentina, but also in Europe for their quality and variety. They produce wines with the popular and delicious Malbec grape.

The visit to this place involves a tour that starts in the vineyards and culminates in the wineries. You will know about the processes, times and packaging of the wines produced there without leaving aside the wine tasting and the possibility to buy some products, either to consume on site or to take away.

Due to the winery’s remoteness with the cities, we recommend contacting our travel advisors. They will help you coordinate the visit based on schedule and transportation.

5. FINCA DON DIEGO

It’s one of the most particular wineries that can be visited in Catamarca, since its structure was made with adobe of the soil itself, stone of the mountain range and roof of cane and volcanic sand. Even so, it has state-of-the-art machinery for wine production and retains under its structure more than 100 barrels and more than 100,000 bottles of stoba.

Finca Don Diego consists of a unique structure that gives the ideal temperature to achieve export wines. This winery produces “Finca Don Diego” and “Ruta 60” wines, specializing in Syrah and Malbec.

Located in Fiambalá, it allows a visit to its vineyards and the winery. In addition to the own tour of these sites, you can make use of a Restaurant Bar that is located on the site. You can taste a typical food of the region or just have a drink, always with the possibility of tasting the wines of the farm.

These were top 5 best wineries and vineyards to visit in Catamarca. Whatever you want to know, considering going to these places requires prior planning to coordinate the transportation. Our travel specialists can help you by accommodating your itinerary. As an example, we can arrange with the guide of one of your excursions, the visit to the nearest winery. Take at look consult the 3 best travel itineraries to Catamarca

Another option is to include in your travel itinerary an excursion that contemplates the Wine Route, where the Altos de Tinogasta-Bodega de los Seismiles winery is located. Contact us! And find out how the grapes adapted to the catamaran soil for the production of the local wine.

Discover how wine is also produced in Catamarca!

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