Uruguay · Wine & Beer

6-Hour Carmelo Wine Tour with Cordano Winery and Local Tasting

6 Hours Round trip from 70100 Carmelo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover one of the most historic wineries in the region
  • 02 Explore internationally awarded wines with a long family tradition
  • 03 Enjoy a family welcome and guided visit through the vineyards and cellar
  • 04 Savor high-quality local gastronomic products

Discover the historic Cordano Winery and its vineyards in Carmelo, where former president José Mujica spent his early years. Visit a family winery founded in 1855 by one of the region's first Italian immigrants, and learn about its connection to the Mujica Cordano family. Enjoy four wines of your choice alongside authentic local flavors in a unique rural setting often called the "Uruguayan Tuscany."

Discover the history of this family with a winemaking tradition directly related to the maternal family of one of Uruguay's most famous former presidents: José Mujica Cordano.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Cordano Winery Experience in Carmelo

  • A Cordano Family Winery (Capilla Warehouse) is an establishment founded as a grocery store in 1855 by one of the first Italian immigrants to arrive in the region.
  • Upon arriving in Carmelo, the small town will dazzle you with the warmth of its people. As you continue toward the rural area, you will enter the vineyard landscape and find a historic colonial house, framed by large muscat grapevines and beautiful bougainvilleas at the entrance.
  • Discover the history of this family with a winemaking tradition directly related to the maternal family of one of Uruguay's most famous former presidents: José Mujica Cordano.
  • In the shade of the vines and among ancestral elements steeped in history, taste 4 varieties of wine and savor delicious dishes of Uruguayan cuisine, based on products made by local rural producers.
  • Explore the flavors of typical cold cuts and artisanal cheeses, local green olives, homemade preserves, and a variety of breads.
  • Treasure unforgettable moments in a unique environment with beautiful landscapes, while exploring the history that shapes the identity of the region, and let yourself be enchanted by the warmth of exceptional hosts.
    An experience worth living!
Cordano Winery, Carmelo vineyards, historic colonial house, muscat grapevines

Where this trip takes you

Cordano Winery, Carmelo vineyards, historic colonial house, muscat grapevines

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 70100 Carmelo 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tasting of 4 glasses of wine of your choice: red, rosé, or white.
  • Cheese and cold cuts board, including parmesan cheese, dambo, masdam, bondiola, cooked ham, green olives, homemade preserves, and panera.
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional food and drinks

What to bring

  • Photographic camera
  • Practical footwear

Know before you go

  • All details about schedules and other arrangements can be coordinated with us once the reservation is made.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Barrio Histórico, Colonia Del Sacramento Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay
Tour start
70100 Carmelo, Departamento de Colonia, Uruguay
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in 70100 Carmelo.

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