When you’re planning wine tours in Mendoza, Argentina, certain wineries rise above the rest—not because of hype, but because of something deeper. With Giménez Riili, it’s not just a choice. It’s almost an obligation—in the best sense of the word.
I’ve known Federico for a long time. Before wine tourism was my life, my father and I had a small wine shop, and Federico was just getting the winery off the ground. He would show up with cases, we’d sell the wines, and we’d watch the project grow from the inside—one vintage at a time.
Over the years, that turned into something simple and rare: a real relationship. When we need something, Federico is there. When he needs something, we’re there. No drama, no ceremony—just that old-school Mendoza way of doing things: mutual trust, mutual support, and a lot of respect built over time.
A Winery That Delivers
And the truth is, the winery backs it up.
Giménez Riili is one of the best price–quality plays in the Uco Valley—maybe in Mendoza. Not because it’s “cheap,” but because it consistently delivers above what people expect to get for what they pay. The wines are solid, the experience is polished, and the whole project feels remarkably complete.
The setting helps, too. The view from up there is the kind of view that resets your mood without asking permission—wide, open, Andean, the real Uco Valley postcard. Then you add a genuinely good restaurant (I recently had a trout there that was perfect), and a guesthouse/hotel that’s beautiful without trying too hard.
But if I had to reduce it to one idea, it’s this: Giménez Riili does everything right—consistently. Wine, food, place, rhythm, details. And behind it, you still feel the family engine running.
Final Thoughts
That’s why we choose it. Not as a trendy recommendation. As a place we trust—because we’ve seen it grow, we’ve shared history with the people behind it, and it keeps earning its spot.
If you’re looking for wineries that consistently deliver quality, warmth, and a complete experience, our private wine tours are designed to include places like Giménez Riili—projects where wine, food, and hospitality work together naturally.
Peter Cubillos, a Mendoza-based writer and winemaker with three published books and over 20 years of experience in wine tourism.