Private Winery Tour in Carmelo: 2 Family Wineries with Tastings

The owners of each winery pour and explain their wines themselves.

A private winery tour in Carmelo visits two family-owned wineries where the owners lead tastings and meals. The first stop is Bodega Cordano, a century-old winery founded by Italian immigrants, where you taste four wines with a snack and browse their warehouse. The second is Bodega El Legado, a boutique operation where you tour the cellar, taste a wine straight from the barrel, and eat a grilled lunch with the winery's best wines. Private transport is included. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours. Minimum age is 18. Guides speak English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit two family-run wineries in Carmelo

• Visit Bodega Cordano family museum
• Taste 4 wines with snack
• Buy regional products at Cordano
• Tour Bodega El Legado winery
• Enjoy grill lunch with wines
• Try premium wine from barrel

The experience

Bodega Cordano sits at the heart of Carmelo's wine region, opened a century ago by Piemontese immigrants and now run by Ana María Cordano, the founder's daughter, and her family. You walk through the family museum in the cellar, taste four of their wines with a spread of cheeses, cold cuts, nuts, breads and local delicacies, and have time to buy regional products from their warehouse before moving on.

Bodega El Legado is the second stop: a smaller, owner-run boutique winery where the proprietors themselves guide you through the operation and its history. You taste one of their premium wines directly from the barrel, a detail most visitors never get to do, then sit down to a grilled lunch paired with the winery's best selections. The whole day runs between five and six hours with private transport included, so there is no waiting for a shared vehicle or coordinating pickups with other groups.

What’s included

• Private transportation to both wineries.
• a wine tasting of four wines with a snack of cheeses, cold cuts, nuts, breads and local delicacies at Bodega Cordano.
• a guided tour of Bodega El Legado with a tasting of premium wine from the barrel.
• a grilled lunch with the winery's best wines at Bodega El Legado.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wine Explorers Uruguay

Is this one for you?Private transport means you do not need a car or arrange a ride to Carmelo's wineries, and the owners themselves lead each tasting and meal instead of a staff member, which is the detail that makes this experience different from larger group tours in the region.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What happens at Bodega Cordano?

Bodega Cordano is a family winery founded over a century ago by Italian immigrants from Piemonte. You visit the family museum in the cellar, taste four of their wines with a snack of cheeses, cold cuts, nuts, breads and olives, and can purchase regional products from their warehouse.

What is the experience like at Bodega El Legado?

Bodega El Legado is a boutique winery run by its owners, who lead you through the cellar and explain the winery's history. You taste one of their premium wines directly from the barrel, then enjoy a grilled lunch paired with the winery's best wines.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes private transportation, a wine tasting with a snack at the first winery, and a grilled lunch with wine at the second winery. The tour lasts 5 to 6 hours.

Is there an age requirement?

Yes, the minimum age is 18. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.