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Winery · Canelones, Canelones
Bodega Bouza
Boutique winery in Melilla, in the rural area of Montevidéu, open every day with guided tours and a restaurant. It has a garage with classic cars and motorcycles and was a pioneer of Albariño in Uruguay.
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About Bodega Bouza
Bodega Bouza is located on Camino de la Redención, in Melilla, the rural area of Montevidéu, bordering Canelones. The family started in wine in 1998 when they bought a 35-year-old vineyard in Las Violetas, Canelones. In 2001 they acquired the Melilla property, where an old bodega had operated in the 1950s and 1960s, and restored it.
Of Galician roots, the family planted Albariño and Tempranillo. Albariño was new to Uruguay: the first hectare was planted in 2001, with the first harvest in 2004, and the grape adapted so well that it spread to other wineries. Today Bouza has vineyards in Montevidéu, Canelones and Maldonado.
The winery is open every day, with guided tours at various times. The restaurant serves regional and international dishes with Uruguayan and Spanish influence, à la carte or in a seven-course tasting menu.
Part of the visit takes place in the bodega’s garage, where classic cars and motorcycles from Juan Bouza’s collection are displayed. A tasting of four wines with four small bites is also served there.
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 1h30 for the visit and tasting; with lunch, 3 to 4 hours.
Best time
Around midday, to combine the guided tour and lunch. Since it’s open every day, it helps fill the itinerary on days when other wineries don’t receive visitors.
How to get there
It is on Camino de la Redención, in Melilla, about 19 km from the center of Montevidéu, roughly a 20-minute drive. From the city of Canelones it is about 34 km. Bodegas Carrau is a few kilometers away.
Tip
Reserve lunch in advance, especially on weekends. Those who like classic cars should choose the tasting in the garage.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bodega Bouza
Is Bodega Bouza in Canelones?
It is in Melilla, a rural area of Montevidéu, on the border with Canelones. Some of the estate's vineyards are in Las Violetas, Canelones.
Is Bouza open every day?
Yes. The restaurant and the guided tours operate every day, with scheduled times. Confirm before you go.
What is Bouza's garage?
A space at the winery with classic cars and motorcycles from Juan Bouza's collection, where a tasting of four wines with snacks is offered.
Which wine is Bouza's signature?
Bouza was a pioneer of Albariño in Uruguai, first planted in 2001. It also produces Tannat, Tempranillo, Merlot and Chardonnay, among others.