Colonia: Los Cerros de San Juan Winery Tour
ID: GYG721166-1173587
Category:
Country: Uruguay
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the oldest winery in Uruguay on a guided tour with wine tasting and lunch. Learn about the history of the winery, taste high-end wines, and enjoy a traditional lunch.
Explore the oldest winery in Uruguay on a guided tour. Delve into the rich history of the winery, discover aromas and flavors, relax in the immensity of its vineyards, and experience the most traditional of local gastronomy paired with its best high-end wines.
Around 1854, the Lahusen family, coming from Germany and with a long agro-vine growing tradition, acquired four ranches located between the San Juan and La Plata rivers, giving rise to the Compañía Rural Los Cerros de San Juan y Cochicó.
The choice of this place was the product of vast experience that took into account the characteristics of the old bed of the Saint John River, covered with gravel and boulders, similar to the Bordeaux region, where they planted crops brought from the old world.
The entire infrastructure of this winery (the oldest in Uruguay) and the complementary services for the production of its wines, constitute a particular agricultural architectural complex: the Bodega de Piedra, the old general store, the carpentry and blacksmith shop (in its most built in the second half of the 19th century) show constructions made of stone, with wide colonial-style walls typical of Colonia.
In 2014 - upon turning 160 years old - the winery began to participate in prestigious international competitions where it has been awarded, confirming the excellence of its wines and their indisputable quality.
Highlights
- Enjoy the Uruguay flavors with a wine tasting at oldest winery in the country
- Enjoy a guided tour of winery and learn about its rich history and production
- Relax in the immensity of the vineyards and experience the local gastronomy
- Taste the best high-end wines of the winery and learn about their production
- Discover aromas and flavors of the wine and learn about the production process
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The winery is the oldest in Uruguay, offering a unique historical and agricultural architectural experience.
The vineyards are located in a region, promising high-quality wine production.
The tour includes a rich exploration of the winery's history, aromas, and flavors, paired with local gastronomy.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
