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Winery · Carmelo, Colônia
Bodega Zubizarreta
Family winery of Basque origin, producing wine since 1957 on lands of the former Calera de las Huérfanas. It offers guided tours, tastings and lunch at Casa de Aitona, an early-20th-century manor house.
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About Bodega Zubizarreta
Bodega Zubizarreta began with a Basque immigrant who arrived in the Americas in the early 20th century, and the family has been producing wine since 1957. Today the winery is in its third generation, near Carmelo, on lands that once belonged to the old Calera de las Huérfanas estancia.
There are about 40 hectares of vineyards, planted with tannat, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, moscatel de Hamburgo, sauvignon blanc and marselan. The guided tour goes through the vineyards, the presses and the fermentation and bottling tanks and ends in the tasting room.
Casa de Aitona, an early-20th-century manor house restored in 2001, witnessed the company's beginnings. The name means 'grandfather's house' in Basque and honors the family patriarch. This is where the more elaborate tastings and lunches are held.
Options range from a basic visit to tastings with a platter of cheeses and cold cuts, a three-course paired lunch and a picnic among the vineyards.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one hour for the visit and tasting; two to three hours with lunch.
Best time
Basic visits and simple tastings operate on weekdays; lunches and special tastings are also available at weekends, always by reservation. At the end of summer, harvest time, the vineyards are heavy with fruit.
How to get there
It is located at the corner of Camino Juan de San Martín and Ruta 21, at around km 241, the same access as Calera de las Huérfanas, southeast of Carmelo. Access is by car or organized tour.
Tip
Book in advance, especially for lunch. Combine the visit with Calera de las Huérfanas on the same camino. If you are driving, arrange who will stay sober or hire transport.
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Frequently asked questions about Bodega Zubizarreta
Do you need to reserve to visit Bodega Zubizarreta?
For lunches, picnics and special tastings, yes. The basic visit runs on weekdays, but reserving avoids surprises.
Which grape varieties does the winery grow?
Tannat, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, moscatel de Hamburgo, sauvignon blanc and marselan, across about 40 hectares.
What is Casa de Aitona?
A mansion from the early 20th century, restored in 2001, where the company started. The name means 'grandfather's house' in Basque.
Can it be combined with another tour?
Yes. Calera de las Huérfanas is on the same route, a few kilometers away.