Wineries in Uruguay
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Key facts about wineries in Uruguay
- Red wine
- White wine
- Rosé wine
- Sparkling wine
TannatMerlotCabernet SauvignonMarselanCabernet FrancPinot Noir
Ugni BlancAlbariñoSauvignon BlancChardonnayViognierSignature wines: Tannat · Albariño · Tannat · Tannat-Merlot blends · Marselan · Sparkling
- January: Peak — hot and busy
- February: Best — mild, cellars open · Harvest
- March: Best — mild, cellars open · Harvest
- April: Best — mild, cellars open · Harvest
- May: Best — mild, cellars open
- June: Quiet season
- July: Quiet season
- August: Quiet season
- September: Quiet season
- October: Best — mild, cellars open
- November: Best — mild, cellars open
- December: Peak — hot and busy
- Best — mild, cellars open
- Peak — hot and busy
- Quiet season
- Harvest · vendimia
Tip: Almost every winery is visit-by-reservation, often with a long lunch — plan two a day; tasting fees are usual and credited on purchase; take a remise/taxi from Montevideo.
- Vino de Calidad Preferente
- INAVI-approved Vitis vinifera varieties, min 10.5% abv, glass bottles of 750 ml or smaller
- Common wine
- All other wine; must carry 'Vino Común' on the label in visible type
- INAVI-certified geographic name
- Region or place names (e.g. Carmelo, Garzón) require INAVI certification of right to use
- Montevideo
- Canelones (40 min), Juanicó, Las Violetas
- Punta del Este
- Garzón, Maldonado, José Ignacio (1h)
- Carmelo
- Carmelo wine route (Colonia)
- Colonia del Sacramento
- Carmelo (1h)
- Salto
- Litoral Norte (Bella Unión)
- Vineyard area
- 5,798 ha (2025)
- Grape varieties
- Tannat 26.5% 1,536 of 5,798 ha; Canelones holds 66.8% of vines
- Climate
- Maritime temperate, humid Atlantic influence (~1,000 mm rain); sea breezes in Maldonado
- Soils
- Heavy clay and clay-limestone in Canelones; granite and ballast in Maldonado; sandy loam in Carmelo
- Most wine from
- Canelones · Montevideo · Maldonado · Colonia (Carmelo)
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Uruguayan Peso
- Wine history
- Basque settler Pascual Harriague planted Tannat near Salto in the 1870s; VCP category created 1993
- Suggested stay
- 2–3 days (Canelones day trip + Maldonado or Carmelo)
Key figures and sources
| Fact | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine regions | 6 — INAVI wine regions (Metropolitana, Litoral Sur, Litoral Norte, Central, Oceánica, Norte); page also describes Centro-Este | 2025 | inavi_regiones |
| Appellations | VCP quality category; INAVI-certified origin names — Vino de Calidad Preferente vs Vino Común (Decreto 283/993); origin names such as Carmelo, Garzón, Juanicó need INAVI certification; no DO tiers | 2025 | icex_uy2025 |
| Vineyard area | 5,798 ha | 2025 | inavi_2025 |
| Grape varieties | Tannat 26.5% — 1,536 of 5,798 ha; Canelones holds 66.8% of vines | 2025 | inavi_2025 |
Updated Sep 26, 2026Sources: inavi_regiones · icex_uy2025 · inavi_2025
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Explore the Best Wineries in Uruguay
South America has a grown wine market, and for sure, Uruguay outstands in the matter as a wine country. The vineyards from the 19th century are producing top-quality wines appreciated worldwide. Discover the best wineries to visit in Uruguay.
Does Uruguay produce wine?
Yes, Uruguay produces premium wines loved by a legion of wine enthusiasts. The highlight grapes in the country are the red Tannat and the white Albarino. Uruguay has a rich culture that is seen in the tasty cuisine and superior quality wines. Take tours in vineyards of Canelones, Durazno, or Mandolado, wine regions of breathtaking landscape. In your visit to the Uruguayan wineries, take the opportunity of buying wine bottles directly from the producers.
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