Located in the remote upper reaches of Argentina’s Uco Valley on the eastern slopes of the Andes, Bodegas Salentein’s vineyards are planted at some of the highest elevations on the planet. It’s from this lofty outpost, 65 miles south of Mendoza city, the country’s winemaking capital, that the winery has enjoyed an astonishing ascension onto the international winemaking stage.
Salentein history began with the opening of its state-of-the-art winery and cellars just one year after its debut vintage. Like all the facilities on this near 5,000-acre private estate, this uniquely cross-shaped structure was built by regional craftsmen using local materials and incorporating indigenous architectural features. In fact, every element of Salentein underlines the stated goal of this very progressive winery: to make high-quality Argentine wines, while respecting and supporting the people, nature and community from which the wines are created.
Salentein’s assurance to the community has included initiatives to help pioneer wine tourism in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Salentein is, in short, a wine destination like no other. Its location in the foothills of the Andes is spectacular. With a 125-acre nature preserve, the exclusive Posada Salentein (LINK HERE) guest house, and the landmark Chapel of Gratitude, it has much to offer the 20,000 plus domestic and foreign visitors it receives every year.
At the heart of Salentein is the Killka Center for Culture and the Arts (LINK HERE), which opened in 2006. Built as a tribute to the people of the Uco Valley, it is a divine showcase to the region’s arts, culture and cuisine. By 2008, Killka had earned the International Gold Medal in the “art and culture” category in the Best of Wine Tourism Competition, presented by Great Wine Capitals Network.
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General Information at a Glance
- Appointment required
- Fees apply (AR $20.00)
- Guided tours available
- Group tours available by
appointment
- English-speaking staff
- Parking available
- Buses accommodated
Nearest
cities
Mendoza City – 100 km (about 1 hour by car)
Driving directions
Visit www.BodegasSalentein.com
for more information and driving directions.
Killka Museum
Posado Salentein
Postcard from Mendoza
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