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Agrelo belongs to Lujan de Cuyo, one of Mendoza's established wine districts. Staying among the vines gives winery visits a context that a city base cannot quite provide. The landscape is present over breakfast, from the dining terrace and on the roof of your room. The Andes draw the eye west, especially as the light changes toward evening.

The lodge's Spanish colonial-inspired architecture sits comfortably in this agricultural setting. A restaurant, wine cellar, garden and spa provide places to spend time beyond the villa, without changing the small scale of the stay. The orchard and vegetable garden are working parts of the property, supplying the kitchen with seasonal ingredients. For guests interested in how wine and food belong to a place, those connections are worth noticing.

Luxury and Front Row Rooms measure 90 square meters. Each has a bedroom connected to a separate indoor living room, with warm furnishings and original artwork. King or twin bedding gives couples and friends a choice, while the large bathroom has dual vanities. A private plunge pool and sun deck extend the room outdoors. An external staircase leads to the rooftop terrace, where views open across the vineyards and Andes.

The separate sitting room makes a difference during a longer stay. There is somewhere to read before dinner without remaining in the bedroom, and the fireplace gives cooler evenings a focus. These rooms already offer the central pleasures of the lodge: privacy, outdoor space and a mountain outlook. A larger category changes the amount and arrangement of space rather than introducing the vineyard experience for the first time.

There are two Vineyard Villas, each measuring 204 square meters. The living room is separate from the main bedroom, and the bathroom arrangement includes two showers and two private toilets. Outdoors, a shower garden, hot tub and plunge pool make the villa particularly appealing for unhurried afternoons. The upstairs terrace has an open fireplace and views of the Andes. This is a useful choice when time in the accommodation is a substantial part of the trip.

The Two Bedroom Villa has 360 square meters, with its own dining area and outdoor dining facilities. Each bedroom has a bathroom, and an additional guest toilet serves the living area. A private shower garden, outdoor jacuzzi and plunge pool accompany the shared outdoor space. Upstairs, the terrace and open fireplace give two couples somewhere to gather without using either bedroom as a sitting room.

Exploration is a central part of Awasi's approach. Private winery visits are shaped around your interests, with choices ranging from family-owned estates to contemporary cellars. The value lies in the selection as much as the tasting itself. A day can focus on a familiar grape, different styles of Malbec, or the influence of soil and altitude. Lujan de Cuyo provides the immediate setting, while trips to the Uco Valley broaden the view of Mendoza wine country.

The lodge's own cellar offers an easier introduction. Tastings with the sommelier connect regional flavors with the techniques behind them, giving beginners a starting point and experienced wine drinkers something to discuss. A winery lunch brings the same subject to the table. Giving a meal time in the itinerary lets the food and wine develop together, rather than making every visit a quick stop between drives.

Vineyard riding follows relatively flat, gentle terrain around the lodge, with nearby wineries forming possible stops. An Andean ride has a different character. Awasi works with a family-run ranch along Camino de la Carrera, where the trails cross hills and native vegetation and the outing ends with an asado. The contrast is useful: one ride keeps you close to cultivated land, while the other opens up the mountain landscape.

Longer guided outings reach Aconcagua Provincial Park. The route through the Horcones River Valley offers views toward the mountain's south face, with walking becoming the day's main activity. Cycling on rural roads or around Lake Potrerillos gives another way to spend time outdoors. These are worthwhile alternatives to consecutive tasting days, particularly for travelers who want the Andes to be more than a view from the terrace.

Dining draws on Mendoza's agricultural setting. Argentine beef, vegetables, herbs, fruit and regional recipes shape the menus, while the cellar introduces wines from across Argentina. The kitchen uses produce from the lodge's organic garden and orchard. Meals on the terrace keep the Andes in sight; inside, the restaurant offers a more sheltered setting for the evening. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are part of the culinary approach.

A cooking class makes the regional connection more hands-on. The kitchen team teaches dishes such as empanadas, grilled bread and tomatican, alongside Argentine grilling. It gives you a different understanding of dinner after days spent discussing grapes and cellars. The interest is in the ingredients and techniques, not simply another tasting.

The spa has two treatment rooms for couples, a wine-bath area, jacuzzi and sauna. Wine-country therapies use locally sourced grape-seed extracts, carrying the vineyard theme into a quieter part of the day. Back at the villa, the plunge pool and terrace offer a more private pause. Spring and summer favor outdoor meals and swimming; autumn changes the colors around the lodge. In winter, crisp evenings and snow-capped mountain views make the fireplaces especially welcome. Layers are useful even after a warm afternoon, as the temperature can fall noticeably after sunset.