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Winery · Canelones, Canelones
Antigua Bodega Stagnari
Family winery from 1928 in Santos Lugares, La Paz, on Ruta 5, about 25 km from Montevidéu. The vineyards grow on very old pink granite, and the visit ends with a tasting and homemade empanadas.
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About Antigua Bodega Stagnari
La Antigua Bodega is at km 20 of Ruta 5, in Santos Lugares, in the city of La Paz. It was built in 1928 and still belongs to the same family, which carries stories of Italian immigrants: the Stagnari, from Ancona, and the Moise, from Turim. At the entrance stands the windmill the Moise erected to draw water from the well when they arrived—there was no electricity or running water then.
Héctor Nelson Stagnari took over the bodega after marrying Mariana Moise in 1955. Today the winery is run by Virginia Stagnari, the fifth generation, with her children Mariana, the winemaker, and Carlo, responsible for the vineyard.
The land is the house’s hallmark. In Santos Lugares the subsoil is decomposing pink granite, known as granito de La Paz, estimated to be 500 to 600 million years old. There Merlot and Sangiovese are grown; other grapes come from vineyards on the banks of the río Santa Lucía, in Melilla.
Experiences include a guided tour of the vineyards and the bodega and a tasting of four to six wines with cheeses, dried fruits and homemade empanadas. Lunches are available by prior reservation for groups.
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Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1h30 to 2 hours for the visit and tasting.
Best time
It lies on the route between Montevidéu and Canelones, so it fits well on the way to or from a winery day. During the harvest, from late February to March, grapes are picked by hand.
How to get there
It is on Ruta 5, km 20, in Santos Lugares, La Paz. From downtown Montevidéu it is about 25 km; from the city of Canelones, about 28 km via Ruta 5.
Tip
Lunches require a minimum group size; for couples and small groups the tasting with empanadas already makes for a substantial snack. Book in advance.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Antigua Bodega Stagnari
Since when has the Antigua Bodega existed?
The bodega was built in 1928 and remains with the same family, now in the fifth and sixth generations.
What is the pink granite of Santos Lugares?
It is the subsoil of the bodega's vineyards, a pink granite in decomposition with an estimated age of 500 to 600 million years, characteristic of that area.
What is the tasting like?
Includes a guided visit to the vineyard and winery and a tasting of four to six wines with cheeses, dried fruits and homemade empanadas.
Can you have lunch there?
Yes, with prior reservation and for groups meeting a minimum number of people. Confirm conditions when booking.