Museo Santiago Graffigna - Other Activity San Juan - Argentina

In 1870, Italian immigrant Santiago Graffigna founded the first winery in the San Juan region. It would become the area’s most famous vineyard. Graffigna continued in the family until 1980. Today, the company is under the auspices of the French enterprise Pernod Ricard. A tour through Museo Santiago Graffigna teaches this history and the entire wine-making process. Also preserved are the Graffigna family’s offices. This visit is topped off with a lesson in desgustación (wine tasting) and a sampling of white and red wines.

Location:

Colón 1342 Norte

Other Activity Types:
Wineries

Getting There

Travel Tips:

Some guides speak English. Sign language interpretation is available with previous arrangement. Another label of this winery is Colón.

Price Description:

From Avenida San Martín, catch city bus Línea 12A ($0.50).

Relative price: Free

Open Hours from:Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.; Sunday, holidays 10 a.m.

Open Hours to:Monday-Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, holidays 4 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring:

Visit the city’s other museums. Make a day trip down to the wineries in Pocitos, through the Zonda canyon, to Difunta Correa’s shrine. Spend another day soaking in the La Laja hot springs.

Currencies accepted
Argentine Peso

Contact Information:
Phone: 421-4227
URL: www.graffignawines.com

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