Are wineries open all year?

Yes, wineries receive visitors in every season. A few specific experiences, such as the harvest ones, only run in season.

Can I take part in the harvest?

Yes. There are harvest experiences where you pick and tread grapes. They only run during harvest time.

How far ahead should I book?

The earlier the better, especially during harvest and long weekends. Message us with your dates and we will check availability.

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Planning the trip

When is the best time to visit Mendoza

By DaniFounder and CEO of Welocal

October 4, 2026 · 2 min read

Short answer

Mendoza can be visited all year round, because wineries welcome guests in every season. If you want to experience the harvest, go during vendimia, between late summer and early autumn. For outdoor lunches, spring and summer are best, and in winter cellar tastings come into their own.

When is the grape harvest in Mendoza?

Vendimia is the grape harvest, and it takes place between late summer and early autumn. During those weeks there are experiences that only exist at that time of year.

The catalogue has three: picking and treading grapes at Zolo, the immersive harvest at Ruca Malen and the harvest at Dante Robino. Exact dates change every year: check with us before planning the trip.

What is best in spring and summer?

These are the months to be outside: picnics, outdoor lunches, gardens and sunsets at wineries. Several options in the catalogue are made for that.

And in autumn and winter?

In autumn the vineyards change colour and the weather is still pleasant for touring. In winter, cellar tastings and multi-course menus are the best plan.

Some experiences depend on the season. Before deciding, ask us what is available on your dates.

Experiences to add to your trip

Harvest

Zolo / Fincas Patagónicas · Luján de Cuyo

Harvest: Picking and Grape Stomping

Pick and stomp grapes the way it used to be done

2 hrs

Sensory

Ruca Malen · Luján de Cuyo

Immersive Harvest

Immersive stops, pump-overs in real time

2 hrs

Sensory

Bodega Dante Robino · Luján de Cuyo

Harvest

Become a grape picker for a day

3 hrs

Food

Penedo Borges · Luján de Cuyo

À la Carte / Summer Menu

Summer cooking where every dish talks to the wine

2 hrs

Food

Bodega Piedra Negra · Uco Valley

Outdoor Lunch

4-course menu by Maxi Martínez (Finca La Valletana)

2 hrs

Wine Tasting

Chandon · Luján de Cuyo

Tasting in the Cellar

4 labels paired in the cellar

2 hrs

Frequently asked questions

Are wineries open all year?: Yes, wineries receive visitors in every season. A few specific experiences, such as the harvest ones, only run in season.
Can I take part in the harvest?: Yes. There are harvest experiences where you pick and tread grapes. They only run during harvest time.
How far ahead should I book?: The earlier the better, especially during harvest and long weekends. Message us with your dates and we will check availability.