if wines and wineries are some of the main tourist attractions in the Uruguay gastronomy could not be left out.
And even if everyone loves a cheese board and cured with wine, enjoying a beautiful meal inside one of the numerous wineries that the country offers is among the must-see programs to do there.
There is no shortage of options in the main regions, which offer from well-executed dishes to harmonized and exquisite tasting menus.
Here are seven wineries with delicious restaurants to include in your Uruguay itinerary. Important to remember that it is necessary to make a reservation.
Bodega Bouza
One of the most frequented wineries in Uruguay, due to its proximity to Montevideo and producer of internationally known wines, Bodega Bouza does not disappoint when it comes to gastronomy as well.
The restaurant, which is always busy, offers a five-step harmonized menu and à la carte dishes. Among the good choices are the succulent roasted strip, the queso tellilla, typical of Gallicia and produced in Uruguay by grandfather Don Juan Bouza, and the Uruguayan Black River caviar – which can also be the protagonist of a harmonized menu. The place is open from 12:00 to 16:00, except on Tuesdays.
Juanicó Establishment
Also known by the name Deicas Family, the winery’s restaurant is located above the beautiful cellar where the Prelúdio wine is produced.
To accompany lunch, served from Thursday to Sunday, it is possible to order the harmonized menu or choose a glass of one of the several vintages of this great wine, from the most recent to the oldest – in addition, of course, to a beautiful menu of its wines à la carte. disposition.
On the menu it is always possible to find meat produced in slow cooking. THE Juanicó Establishment stay in cannelloni about 50 minutes from Montevideo .
Pizzorno Family Estates
located in cannelloni, The pizzarno it is in the fourth generation producing wines and has a small and cozy inn located in a strategic location for those who want to visit several wineries without having to travel to and from Montevideo.
The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and offers suggestions ranging from grilling to fresh and lighter dishes for those who want to get away from meat.
Spinoglio Winery
The origin of the Spinoglio family, with a long winemaking tradition in Uruguay, is Piedmontese, and the restaurant could not fail to portray its roots.
On the seasonal menu, pasta produced in loco is not uncommon, and the Uruguayan side is also well represented with options that come straight from the grill.
The garden of the beautiful space of the restaurant hosts events and grills, and, in the cellar located in the basement, wedding parties are held in old oak barrels.
In addition to the à la carte menu, a menu paired with its wines is available. THE Spinoglio Winery stay in cannelloni and runs from Wednesday to Sunday.
Bodega Los Cerros de San Juan
on the way between Colonia del Sacramento and the city of Carmel is at Bodega Los Cerros de San Juan the oldest winery in Uruguay, which was reopened in early 2022. With modernized facilities in its winemaking area, technology is a separate show that coexists with its more than 160 years of history.
While the inn project is not ready, customers are welcomed in an old and charming warehouse that, on weekends, also functions as a restaurant. In the best Uruguayan style, the fire is lit in the outdoor area and typical cuts come out of the grill to accompany the good wines of the house and its decades of history.
Narbona Wine & Lodge
Narbona Wine & Lodge is one of the best known names in the region of Carmel. In addition to the production of wines, they have a boutique hotel with impeccable decor and European inspiration, giving the feeling of being in some very comfortable corner of France.
The restaurant could not be different: with impeccable decor, it was built in an old warehouse and displays other artisanal products from the Narbona brand. Highlight for dairy products, such as one of the best dulce de leche in Uruguay, yogurts and cheeses.
Equally impeccable is the restaurant’s cuisine. On the seasonal menu, meats are the stars of the menu. It is there that I remember tasting one of the best lambs in Uruguay. For those who prefer, there are pastas and good starters, which include products from the house itself. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and Friday and Saturday for dinner.
Vinã Eden
An impressive structure of concrete and glass perched on a slope of stony terrain with vineyards that benefit from the bar’s constant breeze. Although young in history, the Viña Eden uses technology to produce excellent quality wines and still be energy self-sustainable, using only a third of the clean energy it produces.
The restaurant’s cuisine could not be different, fans of the Km 0 concept look for their main suppliers nearby. Seasonal cuisine is served in a variety of models for different experiences, and although they do not offer a harmonized menu, the three-step menu with the tasting of different wines is also available. Viña Éden is about 40 minutes away by Punta del Este .
About Giuliana Nogueira
Giuliana Nogueira is a Brazilian psychologist, photographer and communications advisor. She is not an oenologist or sommelierè. But she is an oenophile, especially passionate about Uruguayan wines and Uruguay. She maintains Instagram @Instannat, speaking more about Uruguayan wines than the Uruguayans themselves. Whenever he can, he travels to the land of our neighbors, who know how to receive very well.
Source: CNN Brasil
