Olivos de las Ánimas. Olive harvest and lunch with wines from Bodega Las Garzas
Saturday, April 26
We have the pleasure to invite you for a truly unique experience.
Why is that you might ask? Because this will be a first-time experience in Wine Explorers’ 10-year history!
We'll experience the Olive Harvest Festival for the first time!
Below are the details.
We will visit Olivos de las Ánimas, an olive mill and grove located in the department of Maldonado, in the rural area of Pan de Azúcar (100 km from Montevideo), at the foot of the Cerro de las Ánimas.
The surrounding hills, olive trees, and diverse ecosystems provide a unique and stunning landscape, perfect for an incredible countryside experience.
We will take part in the olive harvest, produce our own olive oil, and then enjoy a countryside lunch paired with wines from the Las Garzas Winery.
About Bodega Las Garzas
Bodega Las Garzas is located just a few kilometers from José Ignacio and five kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, nestled between the stunning Garzón and Rocha lagoons.
It is owned by a couple from Punta del Este who are passionate about wine. Therefore this pushed them to pursue their dream of crafting wines that capture the essence of the place they love.
In their 4-hectare vineyard you can find Pinot Noir, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Tannat, producing six different wines that we will enjoy during our lunch, presented by sommelier Gastón Figún.
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Meeting Point: Montevideo Shopping, in front of the Maroñas Casino entrance (Av. Dr. Luis Alberto de Herrera 1290).
Welcome at the Olive Mill
Guided tour of the olive grove with Martín Robaina
Manual olive harvesting using rakes
Transport of the harvested olives to the mill
Guided visit of the mill to learn about the production process
Overview of sustainable waste management of the facility
Transfer to the country house on tractor-pulled carts for lunch
Lunch with wines from Bodega Las Garzas (in Olivos de las Ánimas)
Departure Time: 9 AM (sharp)
Reception
Premium cheese and charcuterie board, tasting of freshly made extra virgin olive oils, focaccia, and olives.
Starter
Chorizo, sweetbreads, and pork flank steak.
Main Course
Rump steak, traditional barbeque, and grilled vegetables.
Fresh salad bar with homemade mayo and sweet & sour sauce.
Flavored water with lemon and rosemary
Dessert
Homemade flan with dulce de leche.
(Please inform us in advance of any vegetarian or other dietary requirements.)
Wines from Bodega Las Garzas
Pinot Rosé 2023
Pinot Noir 2023
Merlot 2022
Petit Verdot 2022
Tannat 2022
Tinto de Rocha 2022
Country-Style Menu:
Estimated Return Time to Montevideo 6 PM
Return to Montevideo
Approximately 5:30 pm: Arrival at Montevideo Shopping.
Itinerary
Olivos de las Ánimas. Olive harvest and lunch with wines from Bodega Las Garzas
Saturday, April 26
Includes:
✔ Round-trip transportation from Montevideo
✔ Breakfast on board
✔ Bilingual guided tour (Spanish/English) of the olive mill
✔ Olive harvesting and oil production experience
✔ Lunch and wine pairing as detailed
✔ Coordinator for the entire day
Reserve your place through the form you will see below.
$UY 5.500
Price per person.
LIMITED SPOTS
Check prices from Punta del Este or without transportation.
Very limited spots.
This event will not be suspended in the case of rain.
Reservations require advance payment to be effective (payments can be made via bank transfer or deposit (BROU, Itaú, or Santander), or Mi Dinero Red Pagos). Individual details will be sent to those making reservations.
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