Chile can do it all: from fresh vibrant Sauvignon Blancs which combine the elegance of Loire with the racy fruit of New Zealand, to silky smooth, chocolatey Cabernet Sauvignon. It can also boast that its ‘own’ variety, Carmenere, which it has resurrected after its destruction in Bordeaux over 160 years ago. Today, Carmenere is producing juicy, plump reds with bags of autumnal fruit flavours- yummy! In Chile they are quick to trumpet new, cooler sub-regions such as Bio Bio and Limari where aromatic varieties such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer are thriving: Chile really can do it all!

You have to search a little harder to find too much Argentinian wine, much of their wine is consumed in Argentina itself and North America. Many of its wineries are tiny, boutique operations who do not produce enough wine to make it worth exporting. But dig a little deeper and you will find glorious selection of reds, often Malbec based. When grown up in the foothills of the Andes, Malbec is capable of producing inky black wine with sweet damson fruit and spicy mocha notes.

All tastings include: minimum of 6 wines sourced locally so you can find them easily if you like them, full tasting notes, tasting sheet, use of professional tastings glasses and a selection of nibbles to accompany the wines.

Throughout the country, from Maldonado to Montevideo and from Canelones to Colonia, there is something for each kind of traveler. And since our local travel experts can help you customize your wine tours in Uruguay, you are in for a memorable wine trip!

Join us on an exquisite adventure around the stunning wine regions of this beautiful country. Uruguay is known for its abundant natural beauty, formidable colonial influence, numerous beach towns, friendly locals and an overall laid-back atmosphere. It is also recently being recognized as a wine lovers’ paradise. Uruguay wine tours will offer you a peak into the history behind the growth of the wine industry in the country. You will understand how the humble Tannat grape soon became the flagship varietal for the country.