A high demand for temporary labor directly linked to vineyard work is occurring during the current harvest season in the wineries of Mendoza and San Juan. During this summer period, with its peak between late February and early March, the establishments in both Cuyo provinces once again become a key engine of employment, generating temporary job opportunities, as reported by the Argentine News Agency. This type of hiring represents an advance in the labor field, in the context of the reform being debated in Congress. According to the labor demand analysis by Grupo Gestión, the most sought-after profiles in the sector include: harvesters, personnel for complementary tasks such as leaf removal, destemming, vineyard cleaning, and general maintenance. Also in demand are farm supervisors or managers, record keepers, specialized tractor operators, harvester drivers, agricultural engineers, and truck drivers.
Viticulture stands out as one of the agro-industrial activities with the greatest capacity for job creation. According to a study by the Argentine Wine Observatory (2024), it is the industry that generates the most employment per hectare in national agriculture: 73 positions, far above other crops such as cereals (8), wheat (6), corn and sunflower (3), and soybeans (2). This dynamic intensifies during the harvest. In 2025, Grupo Gestión managed the coverage of 1,054 jobs specifically linked to vineyard harvest tasks through its human capital services. This data reflects the magnitude of the labor impact of this activity on the regional economies.
In this context, the planning and management of temporary employment becomes a critical factor for the functioning of wineries during the harvest. Seasonality, the concentration of tasks in short periods, and the need for specific and qualified profiles compel sector companies to anticipate and structure agile hiring processes that allow them to meet demand without affecting operational continuity or the quality of the harvest. "The correct selection and management of these profiles is key to ensuring the orderly development of the harvest, minimizing operational risks, and meeting the productive standards required by the wine industry," explained Cecilia Tonelli, Head of Recruitment and Selection at Grupo Gestión.
The data comes from the Argentine Wine Observatory, based on information from the Rosario Stock Exchange and the Agropecuary Foundation for the Development of Argentina. These figures correspond to jobs in the vineyard and winery. Employment multiplies even when considering seasonal workers (harvesters) and those generated indirectly, especially in goods and services areas.
In conclusion, from nursery growers and photographers to designers, architects, tourism companies, and sommeliers, thousands of jobs are generated behind every glass of wine.
