Bodega Santa Julia (Zuccardi) — Attraction in Distrito Fray Luis Beltrán

Had such a great time visiting this bodega. Even though I hadn’t expected to taste the best wines in Maipú (although we did know they source their grapes from Uco Valley and elsewhere due to superior terrains and climates), I had the best Malbec as well as other delicious inventions like fortified Torrontés at Santa Julia.

Our guide was very knowledgeable, and it was so encouraging to see enterprising and ambitious female wine professionals leading in the industry.

We had a tour of the facilities and had a private tasting at the end. It was a much better idea to do a private tasting than with a big tour group. We ended up purchasing some wines and they were excellent value. I would’ve liked to buy more but it was inconvenient to carry and the cost of international shipping - even for a case and more - didn’t make a lot of sense. I would love to return to Santa Julia next time I’m in Mendoza though. Perhaps with a...

Santa Julia embodies the spirit of Argentine winemaking with its commitment to quality and sustainability. Our visit was beyond wonderful, filled with genuine warmth and hospitality from the incredible team at Santa Julia.

We delved into the story behind Santa Julia, a narrative steeped in family, passion and purpose. Their commitment to making a difference shines through in every aspect of their work, from innovative practices to a dedication to quality. They are not just leaders in Mendoza's wine industry; they are setting an example for sustainable winemaking.

We encountered sincere, warm, and caring individuals throughout our visit. And, of course, we must mention the incredible wines we had the pleasure of tasting. Each selection was balanced and vibrant, bursting with fresh fruit flavors and a smooth finish.

We probably had the absolute best valued wine for less than $10. The Santa Julian Malbec...

Almuerzo en Santa Julia y degustación de aceites de la Familia Zuccardi: 5 estrellas.

Iniciamos la visita en la parte de Zuelo, en donde tuvimos un recorrido en la planta de fabricación de aceite con guía, luego una degustación técnica y terminamos con un maridaje de aceites. Excelente experiencia para cualquiera que le interese el mundo del aceite de oliva. Es increíble cómo cambia el gusto del aceite con las diferentes comidas y saber cuál hay que consumir con diferentes alimentos para un mejor aprovechamiento del mismo. Terminada la excursión, podes comprar aceites con descuento exclusivo. Vale la pena.

Luego, nos fuimos a la Casa del Visitante donde almorzamos el menú de 3 pasos con la primera experiencia de maridajes. De entrada nos recibieron con 6 empanadas de la famosa cocinera de la bodega, la Chacha. Eran dos empanadas de carne, dos de hongo y quesos y dos de brócoli y espinaca. Riquísimas! La entrada la acompañamos con un vino blanco. El plato principal consistía en cortes de carne: lomo y vacío con verduras de estación. Excelente porque se resaltaba los sabores de cada plato con lo simple pero a la vez con sabores únicos y exóticos. En esta ocasión nos sirvieron dos vinos tintos de la bodega. Terminamos con los postres que eran quesos con mermeladas y dulces y flan. Acompañado por un vino blanco tardío. Incluye servicio de café.

Quedamos con la panza llena y el corazón contento.

El restaurante es muy lindo, vidriado donde se ven los viñedos, las montañas y los hornos de barro. Tienen un jardín precioso en donde se puede realizar la experiencia picnic, que para esta época del año es espectacular.

A destacar la atención de las mozas, quienes nos describieron minuciosamente los platos y siempre...