Giménez Riili Winery, Uco Valley: Tastings, Lunch & How to Visit

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.

Planning your visit? We include Giménez Riili Winery on our private wine tours in Mendoza — tell us your dates and we build the day around what is happening in the cellar that week. Ask Peter for a proposal.

How to Visit Giménez Riili

• Where it is: Vista Flores, Tunuyán — Uco Valley, Mendoza.
• Getting there: roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Mendoza city (Ruta 40 and then secondary roads). Because tastings involve wine, most guests come with a private driver or on a guided tour.
• Visits: tastings and the restaurant work by appointment only; there is also a small guesthouse on site. Lunch tables are the first thing to fill in high season.
• Best time of year: harvest runs from late February through April and is the most vivid moment in the vineyard; September to December gives you green vines, snow still on the Andes and easier availability.
• Peter’s note: it is our favourite midday option when the group wants to sit down and eat well, unhurried.
• Pairs well with: a morning technical visit in Gualtallary or Los Chacayes, with lunch here to close the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for lunch at Giménez Riili?

Yes. Both the tasting and the restaurant are by appointment, and lunch slots are usually the first to sell out in high season.

How far is Giménez Riili from Mendoza city?

It is in Vista Flores, Uco Valley, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

Can you stay overnight at Giménez Riili?

Yes, the family runs a small guesthouse on the property, which works well if you want to stay in the Uco Valley instead of driving back.

Is Giménez Riili good value?

It is one of the strongest quality-for-price options in the Uco Valley: solid wines, a good kitchen and a complete experience without luxury pricing.

Planning the whole day? Start from our guide to wine tours in Mendoza, see the wineries we visit most often, or send us your dates and we reply with a private itinerary.

Pedro Cubillos

Peter Cubillos, a Mendoza-based writer and winemaker with three published books and over 20 years of experience in wine tourism.