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Winery · Canelones, Canelones
Bodegas Carrau
Winery of a family with a wine tradition dating back to 1752, in Catalunha. It operates in an 1887 bodega in Colón, Montevidéu, with a colonial house, park and vineyard, and offers guided visits by appointment.
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About Bodegas Carrau
Bodegas Carrau is in Colón, a neighborhood of Montevidéu near the border with Canelones, about 18 km from the city center. It operates in one of the oldest bodegas in the country, built in 1887 and restored by the Carrau family, featuring a colonial house, a tree-lined park and a vineyard.
The family keeps the purchase document for its first vineyard, dated April 2, 1752, in Vilassar de Mar, Catalonia. Since then there have been ten generations devoted to wine. The Carrau family began producing in Uruguay in 1930 and founded Bodegas Carrau in 1976.
The guided tour goes through the old bodega and explains the different production methods. The tasting takes place between the colonial house, the park and the vineyard, and includes a special cellar reserve offered only to visitors. Among the winery's lines are Casa de Varzi, Cepas Nobles, sparkling wines and liqueurs.
Visits are by appointment, Monday to Saturday, in two sessions. Lunches can also be arranged with prior reservation.
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 to 2 hours for the visit and tasting.
Best time
In the morning, continuing afterwards with lunch at Bouza a few kilometers away. Visits take place Monday to Saturday, by appointment.
How to get there
It is on César Mayo Gutiérrez street, in Colón, Montevidéu, about 19 km from the city center. From the city of Canelones it is about 35 km.
Tip
Book in advance by e-mail or WhatsApp and confirm the session. There are no visits on Sundays, so plan Carrau for a weekday or Saturday.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bodegas Carrau
Since when has the Carrau family been making wine?
The family keeps the deed for the purchase of its first vineyard, from 1752, in Catalunha. In Uruguai, they began producing in 1930 and founded Bodegas Carrau in 1976.
When does the winery building date from?
The winery in Colón was built in 1887 and restored by the Carrau family.
On which days are visits available?
From Monday to Saturday, by appointment, in two sessions. Confirm before you go.
Is Carrau in Canelones?
It is in Colón, a neighborhood of Montevidéu on the border with Canelones, about 18 km from the center of the capital.