Benegas Wines is one of Mendoza's historic wineries, founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, a visionary of Argentine wine. The winery blends tradition with Bordeaux-style wines, focusing on Cabernet Sau...
Benegas Wines is one of Mendoza's historic wineries, founded in 1883 by Tiburcio Benegas, a visionary of Argentine wine. The winery blends tradition with Bordeaux-style wines, focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon and elegant blends. Its colonial architecture and tree-lined surroundings make every visit feel like a journey to the past.
"A curated visit with the attention to detail this winery deserves."
Discovery Wine Mendoza · conciergeBenegas was founded in 1901 with Argentine (Benegas family, also founders of Trapiche) origin. Throughout its history, the house built a distinctive identity within the Maipú winemaking landscape, maintaining commitment to quality and consistency vintage after vintage. Its trajectory reflects the evolution of Argentine wine from traditional roots to contemporary premium projects.
Benegas's vineyards sit at around 900 metros altitude in Maipú, one of Mendoza's most recognized wine regions. Alluvial stony soils and direct Andean influence define a microclimate of marked temperature swings, ideal for classic Argentine red varietals. Their specialty: Cabernet Franc Lynch y Don Tiburcio.
The winery combines production spaces and visitor areas designed for quality wine tourism. Barrel cellars, tasting rooms and vineyard views are part of a tour designed for visitors to understand the house philosophy. The visit focuses on the productive tour and curated tasting.
The iconic wine. An old-vine Cabernet Franc whose elegance places Benegas on the world podium.
Bordeaux-style blend honoring the founder. Structure, complexity and the family's historic signature.
Malbec from centennial vineyards. Depth, soft tannins and classical elegance.
Super-premium line from the oldest vineyard of the estate. Very limited production.
Benegas regularly receives recognition in specialized publications like Tim Atkin Argentina Report, Wine Enthusiast and Descorchados. Their premium wines typically score between 90 and 94 points, marking a consistent position within Argentina's quality wine tourism.
We coordinate the visit to Benegas within a curated private tour: hotel pickup, booking management, pacing, with gourmet lunch and a complementary winery if desired. No queues, no waits, your pace. Discover our luxury wine tour in Mendoza or explore the Maipú.
