Bodega Catena Zapata
A famous winery designed to resemble a Mayan pyramid, pioneering high-altitude Malbec in Argentina. Visits must be booked in advance.
Bodega Catena Zapata is located in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, and is run by the Catena family, descendants of Italian immigrants. In the 1990s Nicolás Catena pioneered planting Malbec at high altitude, helping to bring Argentine wine to the world. The main winery building is modelled on a Mayan pyramid, and the underground cellar displays rows of oak barrels. A visit includes a guided tour and tasting of several wines, and premium tastings include the flagship single-vineyard range. Visits are by reservation only, and the winery is usually closed on weekends (check the official website). It is about 40 minutes by car from Mendoza city, so arrange a driver or join a tour.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat, by reservation (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Chacras de Coria
- Luján de Cuyo Wine Region
- Termas de Cacheuta
- Bodega Trapiche
- Maipú Wine Region
- Potrerillos Reservoir
- Bodega La Rural & Wine Museum
- General San Martín Park & Cerro de la Gloria