Set against the vast, sunstruck sweep of Mendoza’s Uco Valley,
The Vines Resort & Spa is the kind of place that makes wine country look almost indecently beautiful. The resort sits among 1,500 acres of private vineyards in Los Chacayes, with the Andes rising behind it, and everything here is arranged around that landscape. From the breathtaking views, to the wines, the stillness, and the sense that you have been dropped into the most cinematic version of Argentina possible.
The incredible accommodation is part of the magic. The resort’s 33 villas are spread across the vines and built for proper lingering, with private decks, spa-style bathrooms and interiors in wood and stone that keep the mood warm rather than flashy. Some of them also feature outdoor fireplaces, soaking tubs and even private swimming pools - which is exactly the sort of over-the-top detail that works perfectly when the backdrop is this dramatic.
And then there is restaurant
Siete Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, which gives the whole place a second heartbeat. Mallmann’s open-fire cooking is central to the experience, turning dinner into part theatre, part feast, all grounded in local produce and Argentine wine culture. Add the spa, the vineyard experiences and that endless mountain horizon, and this is the sort of stay people start planning another trip around before they have even checked out.
9.2 superb
Price from
HRK 4,535 / night
