Cecchin
A family winery in Russell, Maipú, with a bilingual guided visit, an optional tasting of three organic wines, a platter and a regular bike-tour stop.
Cecchin is a family winery in Russell, Maipú, on Manuel A. Sáenz street, in the most traditional area and the closest to the city of Mendoza. It is associated with organic wine production and a wine-tourism offer of close, homely scale. Before going, ask the winery what each offer includes and how to book it.
The visit covers the winery and the vineyards with the family history and an introduction to the harvest, with bilingual guides. A tasting of three organic wines and a platter at the winery restaurant can be added. Lunch under a centuries-old medlar tree is also mentioned.
Experiences
Tips for your visit
- Ask the winery how to book, since no booking system is described.
- Decide whether to add the organic wine tasting and the platter, and request them when booking.
- If you like cycling, combine the visit with a ride along the Maipú circuit.
Check opening times and bookings with the winery before you go: visits usually need a reservation.
Location map
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a visit at Cecchin?
The available information does not describe a booking system or confirm an official website. It is best to contact the winery directly to confirm date, time, language and whether the tasting can be added.
What can I do at the winery?
Take a guided visit of the winery and vineyards, add an optional tasting of three organic wines, eat a platter at the restaurant and stop by during a bicycle tour.
How do I get there and which area is it in?
It is in Russell, Maipú, on Manuel A. Sáenz street, near the city of Mendoza. You can arrive by car, taxi, by bicycle along the Wine and Olive Route or on a tour.
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Winery data: Argentina.gob.ar, Wineries Map of Argentina (CC BY 4.0).