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Escape Montevideo for a five‑hour, private tasting tour through Canelones’ rolling vineyards. Visit two wineries, learn about Tannat and local terroir from expert guides, and finish with a traditional Uruguayan lunch paired to the wines.
Escape Montevideo for a five‑hour, private tasting tour through Canelones’ rolling vineyards. Visit two wineries, learn about Tannat and local terroir from expert guides, and finish with a traditional Uruguayan lunch paired to the wines.
You step out of Montevideo traffic into a quiet lane of sunlit vines; the driver eases the air-conditioned car onto a country road and the city noise thins to birdcalls and the rustle of leaves. In five hours you’ll visit two wineries in Canelones — a low, rolling wine country that sits a short drive northeast of the capital — sampling Tannat, Albariño and small-batch blends while a local guide explains each bottle’s origin.
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Operated by taxiGo DMC · Montevideo, Montevideo
You step out of Montevideo traffic into a quiet lane of sunlit vines; the driver eases the air-conditioned car onto a country road and the city noise thins to birdcalls and the rustle of leaves. In five hours you’ll visit two wineries in Canelones — a low, rolling wine country that sits a short drive northeast of the capital — sampling Tannat, Albariño and small-batch blends while a local guide explains each bottle’s origin.
Canelones produces roughly 70% of Uruguay’s wines, a recent surge built on nineteenth-century immigrant plantings and long, temperate summers. The soils here are mostly sandy loam over clay, which drains quickly and gives many wines a bright, saline edge; the nearby Santa Lucía River shapes microclimates that vintners use to their advantage. Culture is simple and direct: family-run bodegas, hands-on winemaking, and lunch as a slow, social ritual.
Practically, expect about 30–60 minutes of driving each way from central Montevideo and short, flat walks through vineyards and tasting rooms. Tastings are guided and paired with local cheeses and charcuterie; a typical lunch highlights regional staples like grilled meats, empanadas and seasonal salads. Bring sunscreen and a reusable water bottle, and mention dietary needs when booking. The pace is relaxed — this is a sensory day focused on taste, talk, and the landscape where vines lean toward the light like patient workhorses. Book mid-morning to catch cooler air and clearer light, and you’ll return to the city with a small stack of tasting notes and handfuls of new favorites.
easy.
5 hours.
Minimal fitness required—short, level walks between tasting rooms; suitable for most travelers
Pickup and drop-off are at your Montevideo hotel or a provided address; the tour is private and returns you to the same location.
The operator selects two wineries from a curated list (examples include Pizzorno, Juanicó, Marichal); choices may vary by availability.
Yes — guided tastings at both wineries and a typical local lunch are included in the tour price.
This specific tour is sold as all-sales-final with no refunds for cancellations, so confirm plans before booking.
Canelones’ modern wine industry grew from 19th-century European immigrant plantings; today the department produces the bulk of Uruguay’s bottled wine, with Tannat as a signature grape.
Many local bodegas are adopting sustainable practices—reduced irrigation, cover crops and organic trials—to protect soil and water; travelers can support this by following on‑site rules, avoiding off‑trail walking, and choosing small producers.
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You step out of Montevideo traffic into a quiet lane of sunlit vines; the driver eases the air-conditioned car onto a country road and the city noise thins to birdcalls and the rustle of leaves. In five hours you’ll visit two wineries in Canelones — a low, rolling wine country that sits a short drive northeast of the capital — sampling Tannat, Albariño and small-batch blends while a local guide explains each bottle’s origin.
You step out of Montevideo traffic into a quiet lane of sunlit vines; the driver eases the air-conditioned car onto a country road and the city noise thins to birdcalls and the rustle of leaves. In five hours you’ll visit two wineries in Canelones — a low, rolling wine country that sits a short drive northeast of the capital — sampling Tannat, Albariño and small-batch blends while a local guide explains each bottle’s origin.
Canelones produces roughly 70% of Uruguay’s wines, a recent surge built on nineteenth-century immigrant plantings and long, temperate summers. The soils here are mostly sandy loam over clay, which drains quickly and gives many wines a bright, saline edge; the nearby Santa Lucía River shapes microclimates that vintners use to their advantage. Culture is simple and direct: family-run bodegas, hands-on winemaking, and lunch as a slow, social ritual.
Practically, expect about 30–60 minutes of driving each way from central Montevideo and short, flat walks through vineyards and tasting rooms. Tastings are guided and paired with local cheeses and charcuterie; a typical lunch highlights regional staples like grilled meats, empanadas and seasonal salads. Bring sunscreen and a reusable water bottle, and mention dietary needs when booking. The pace is relaxed — this is a sensory day focused on taste, talk, and the landscape where vines lean toward the light like patient workhorses. Book mid-morning to catch cooler air and clearer light, and you’ll return to the city with a small stack of tasting notes and handfuls of new favorites.