Wine Lovers - Revel in a Countryside Lunch with tasty wines!

Escape to the countryside for a delightful lunch and wine tasting experience with The Wine Experience, the top-rated wine tour in Uruguay. Explore the beautiful countryside while sampling new and exciting wines. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Progreso - This tour was created with food and wine aficionados in mind, eager to explore the flavours and history of Montevideo. Our team of experts includes a knowledgeable wine guide who is intimately familiar with the region and surrounding areas. As we’ve cultivated relationships with just a few carefully selected wineries, we can tailor each trip to showcase the very best of the region.

You’ll be whisked away from your place of residence and given a chance to take in the stunning views of Montevideo on your way to the winery. Many of the wineries we work with have roots dating back to the early 1900s and boast at least 4 generations of tradition. You’ll be greeted by the winemaker, who will take you on a tour of the vineyards, winery, and cellar, imparting a wealth of knowledge and education for a truly immersive experience. Wineries in Uruguay are growing in popularity, which means you’ll have the opportunity to mingle with fellow travellers, too.

Indulge in a scrumptious Traditional Countryside Lunch, savouring exquisite new wines, including Tannat, Uruguay’s flagship grape. You’ll leave with new friends, unforgettable memories, so get ready to kickstart your trip in style!

What's Included
  • Taste new and interesting wines including Tannat
  • Taste artisanal cheeses, cured ham, empanadas
  • Private or small group options available
  • Number 1 on Trip Advisor for 12 years!
  • Guided tour of vineyards, winery, and cellar with an expert
  • Savor a main course and dessert paired with wines
  • Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Cheeses, cured hams and empanadas
  • Uruguayan grass fed meat or alternatives - Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options
  • Seasonal desserts to choose from
Additional Information

Boasting a pioneering legacy in Uruguayan Wine Tours, The Wine Experience proudly carries the distinguished accolade of being the number one wine tour as rated by TripAdvisor for an impressive streak of 12 years. Crafted for the gastronomic and wine aficionados, our unique experience presents the thrill of discovering new tantalizing wines. Your adventure doesn’t stop at tasting exquisite array of wines, it extends to an enchanting tour around the splendid rural landscapes!

We recognize your quest to find something beyond the ordinary which probably brought you miles away, hence we strive to customize your experience making it more personal and unforgettable. Our small yet remarkable team of professionals is committed to offer a warm and welcoming environment, reminiscent of quality time spent with a long-time friend. Your search for an exceptional start to your holiday ends here, with a lasting experience!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Brendagw2801tx
Jul 20, 2024
A Beautiful Winery with Delicious Lunch! - The Santa Rosa bodega winery was absolutely beautiful! Miguel our local guide and Alejandra our winery guide were both amazing, knowledgeable and super friendly!! We had a wonderful time and a delicious lunch with wine pairings. A day not to be missed, we highly recommend!!
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L7452ckmikeb
Jun 24, 2024
Do it! - Great experience! They don’t just take you to big, commercial wineries. You get to see smaller or older historic wineries. Great guide/translator Miguel! He was on time, spoke multiple languages, studied the profess of wine making, and very friendly. great wine, and amazing lunch at Santa Rosa winery, over 100 years old! Beautiful cellar and dining area.
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163fional
May 26, 2024
Lovely vineyard and guide! - It was so wonderful to spend time at Casillo Viejo, meeting the family behind the vineyard who were so lovely and made us feel so at home! Miguel was a super guide with great English and was also an excellent translator for some parts of the tour. The lunch was also amazing and so well matched with the wines. He also provided some great recommendations for what else to do in Montevideo - highly recommend!
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Edward
May 14, 2024
A must do experience when visiting Montevideo! - Miguel arrived right on time and we had a great drive to the wine country leaning more about Uruguay. At Castillo Viejo we were met my Raquel who gave us an in-depth history of wine making in Uruguay as well as the history of the bodega. She is extremely knowledgeable and was patient in answering all of our questions. Next we proceeded to the amazing cellar where we tasted 4 wines, with very generous pours and a gourmet lunch. Along the way we met family members who own Castillo Viejo and we were warmly welcomed by them. Overall a great experience, very relaxing and most importantly delicious food and wine. I highly recommend the experience.
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994henryi
Feb 26, 2024
Wonderful Experience - Wonderful Experience! Miguel was very attentive and kind during the visit and wine tasting The winery was very receptive and attentive
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Cricketts108
Feb 22, 2024
Great day in Montevideo - We're so happy we did this tour! I had been wanting to taste wine from the Tennat grape. We were greeted with a glass of wine when we arrived at Castillo Viejo. Then we walked among the vines and tasted different grape varieties. This was followed by a tour of the production facility. After that, we went to the wine cellar for a luncheon with about 5 different wine pairings. This is a fabulous excursion for any wine lover!
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Christopher_a
Feb 18, 2024
Go for the wine and food; stay for the hospitality of Bodegas Castillo Viejo. - Great day at Bodegas Castillo Viejo. The wine was delicious and the lunch amazing. Miguel was a wonderful guide for us. His knowledge is expansive in wine, wine making, and the wine making region which made the day even more amazing.
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Michael
Feb 9, 2024
Incredible Day and Well Planned! - This was one of the best planned tours we’ve done anywhere in the world. The organizer, Ryan, reached out via WhatsApp weeks in advance and was kind enough to coordinate the best way to pick us up and provided tons of recommendations for Uruguay. Our guide on the day of the tour, Miguel, was incredibly kind and fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. We had a great time with him at an amazing winery with an experience just for us. Their food was also amazing. We can’t recommend this enough!
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Elliemom
Jan 28, 2024
Wine Tasting and lots of laughs - My dad and I had a great day with Miguel in Montevideo at Casa Viejo. We were paired with two fun Brits and thoroughly enjoyed wine tasting, a 4 course lunch and lots of fun and laughter. Miguel is very engaging and went out of his way to make sure we all had a great day. I would love to come back and do another tour. Highly recommend.
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Ss0011
Jan 27, 2024
Great excursion - Outstanding all around. Excellent communication. A great vinyard. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a a perfect afternoon of wine, food and conversation.
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