This private tour starts with hotel pickup in Montevideo and heads to prestigious Viña Varela Zarranz in Canelones. Tour the vineyards and winery with your guide, learning its history since 1933. Then relax in the tasting room for four wines paired with a countryside platter of artisanal breads, Uruguayan cheeses, pickled lamb, goat cheese spread with herbs, dried fruits, and olives.
The historic cellar and the sprawling, sun-drenched vineyards of Canelones serve as the stage for this 3-hour high-impact viticultural expedition.
Provided by Abtour Viajes, this journey transitions from your Montevideo hotel to the prestigious estate of Viña Varela Zarranz, a winery whose roots in the region date back to 1933.
You move from the educational discovery of traditional Uruguayan winemaking to a relaxed immersion featuring a tasting of four signature wines paired with a gourmet countryside platter, experiencing an environment where expert guides define the day's energy with historical narratives and sensory insights.
Because this is a highly regarded "Classic Vineyard" activity, you should secure your reservation early to ensure a seat for your definitive journey through the legacy of Varela Zarranz.
Expect a "spectacular," well-paced, and deeply "authentic" immersion into the countryside. The transition from "learning about history" to "relaxing with local snacks" is managed by a team noted for being "informative and welcoming," ensuring that your visit to the town of Canelones is both safe and enjoyable. The environment is one of monumental tradition, where the sight of 90-year-old vines provides a necessary 2026 refresh. Note that for 2026 accessibility, the winery facilities and transportation are fully wheelchair accessible.
Savor the pickled lamb; the vertical standard of the Varela Zarranz experience is the countryside platter, making it a necessity to pair the lamb and goat cheese spread with the bolder red wines for a 10/10 flavor profile.
Look for the historical markers; our agency finds that the older sections of the winery provide a higher vertical standard of atmosphere, and capturing a photo of the original masonry is a 2026 vertical necessity.
Coordinate your pickup carefully; the transition from the city is a necessity for a stress-free day, and as pickups from Carrasco hotels are not included, meeting your guide at a central hotel like the Radisson or Hilton is a 2026 survival necessity.
Ask about the bread; the transition to the tasting room includes locally baked artisanal breads, and asking your guide about the traditional bakery sources provides a higher vertical standard of cultural insight.
Be in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled time; the 2026 morning logistics for "Pickup Included" tours are precise, and a prompt 2026 launch is a survival necessity for completing the full 4-wine tasting.
The vineyard activity and light change throughout the 2026 season.
The tour includes a classic tasting of 4 different wines, curated to showcase the flavors of Uruguay.
Round-trip transfers are included from select areas in Montevideo—ensure you specify your hotel (excluding Carrasco) when booking.
Yes—a countryside platter with cheeses, meats, dried fruits, and olives is a standard 2026 inclusion.
Yes—you will be accompanied by an expert storyteller fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
Comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and a sense of curiosity are 2026 vertical necessities for the full circuit.
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