Piedra Infinita, the Infinite Stone, is the Uco Valley winery that many wine writers point to when they talk about where Argentine wine is heading. It sits in Paraje Altamira, a district known for stony, calcareous soils, and the building itself is made from local stone so that it seems to grow out of the ground. The Zuccardi family has been making wine in Mendoza for generations, and this project focuses on terroir: wines from different soils and plots of the same vineyard, bottled separately so you can taste what the ground does. A visit usually includes a tour of the cellar and its stone and concrete tanks, a walk toward the vineyards and a tasting, often followed by lunch at the winery restaurant, which is known for cooking over fire. The tour we link combines the winery with a lunch at a second Uco bodega, giving a full day in the valley with a driver. It is a longer, more scenic day than the wineries closer to the city, and the mountain views alone are worth the drive.
Why go
The Uco Valley sits at around a thousand metres or more above sea level, and the cool nights and strong sun give the wines freshness and a mineral edge that many visitors find different from the plusher reds of Luján de Cuyo. Piedra Infinita puts that idea on show. Tastings often compare wines from different soil types, so you can taste how stones and limestone change Malbec and other varieties. The building and its terraces frame the Andes beautifully, which makes the visit a feast for photographers as well as drinkers.
Planning the day
The valley is about an hour and a half from the city, so this is a full-day excursion, usually with a private driver or a small-group tour. Reservations are essential, because tours and lunch tables are limited. Leave early, visit the winery in the late morning and settle into lunch afterwards rather than adding too many stops. If you only have time for one Uco Valley experience, pair this with a general Uco Valley day, which adds a second and third estate.
Practical tips
Bring a layer, because the valley can be cool in the morning and evening even in summer, and carry sunscreen and water for the vineyard walk. Lunch menus tend to be built around grilled meats and seasonal vegetables, and vegetarian visitors should mention it when booking. Prices depend on the experience, with lunch-inclusive options costing the most.
The roads are good, but the distances are long, so build in time for the drive back to the city, and consider an overnight stay in the valley if you want a slower pace. Visitors who love dramatic scenery and serious wine will find this one of the best days in the region.
Who it suits
This is a visit for people who care about where wine comes from and enjoy a strong sense of place. Casual drinkers will still be won over by the setting, the food and the clear explanations, and photographers will find far more to shoot than at most cellars. Combine it with a night in the valley if you can, so the long drive does not eat into the best part of the day.
What to expect
The experience
A guided visit to a stone winery in the Uco Valley, a tasting of wines from different soils and a lunch, with a driver and a second estate in the version we link.
Best time
Go in the late morning and stay through lunch; spring and autumn offer the clearest mountain views.
How long
A full day, including roughly three hours of driving.
Tips
Reserve early, bring a layer for the cool valley air, and tell the restaurant about dietary needs when you book.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Serious wine lovers and photographers who want the Uco Valley at its most dramatic.
- Families
- Older teenagers with an interest in food or landscape may enjoy it, but the day is long and centred on tasting.
- Couples
- A stone winery under the Andes and a long lunch among the vines is one of the best couple's days in Mendoza.
- Pair with
- A general Uco Valley day for more estates, or a night in a valley hotel to avoid the long drive back.
- Time needed
- A full day, from morning pickup to late afternoon.
Good questions
What is special about Piedra Infinita?+
The winery was built from local stone and focuses on wines from different soils in Paraje Altamira, so a tasting shows how terroir shapes the same grape.
How far is it from Mendoza city?+
About an hour and a half by road, which is why most visitors go with a driver or on a full-day tour.
Is lunch included?+
The tour we link includes lunch at a second Uco bodega, and many visits to Piedra Infinita itself end with lunch at the winery restaurant. Check what is included when you choose a date.
Can I visit without booking?+
No. Tours and lunch tables are limited and need reservations, especially in the harvest months.
Is it worth the drive compared with Luján de Cuyo?+
If you want mountain views, higher-altitude wines and a longer day, yes. Luján de Cuyo is closer and easier for a short stay.
