Chozos Resort

At one thousand metres above sea level, Malbec vines thrive in alluvial soils where cool nights and intense sunshine coax depth and concentration into every grape. Chozos Resort anchors its wine programme in this high-altitude viticulture, showcasing old-vine Malbec whose lineage traces back to nineteenth-century Bordeaux cuttings alongside robust Cabernet Sauvignon marked by dark fruit and spice. The Uco Valley appellation delivers a continental desert climate that stresses the vines just enough to yield wines of uncommon structure and colour, and the resort places these expressions at the centre of the guest experience. Malbec tastings paired with local cuisine bring the terroir to the table, while vineyard tours walk guests through sustainable practices adapted to the high desert conditions. The cool evening breezes that moderate daytime heat also frame the tasting sessions, where aromas of ripe fruit and floral notes drift in from the surrounding parcels. Asado dinners amplify the Malbec's dark-berry core, and empanadas mendocinas find their match in crisp Torrontés, rounding out a programme designed to connect vine, soil, and plate. Rooms look west toward the Andes, the jagged cordillera a constant reminder of the altitude that defines the valley's wines. The resort's design balances comfort with proximity to the vineyards, so mornings begin with mountain light and evenings end under star-dense skies unobscured by coastal fog. Accommodation here exists to keep guests close to the source, the vines visible from most windows and the cellar never more than a short walk away. Dining revolves around Mendoza's asado tradition, wood-fired meats paired with estate Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon that reflect the rocky, well-drained soils. The kitchen sources empanadas and regional cheeses from nearby producers in Tunuyán and Tupungato, anchoring each meal in the valley's agricultural rhythm. Beyond the property, the Andes offer trekking routes and thermal springs, while the towns of the Uco Valley provide access to family-run bodegas experimenting with high-altitude Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.