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Winery · Canelones, Canelones
Establecimiento Juanicó
Winery of the Familia Deicas on Ruta 5, near the village of Juanicó, on lands that once belonged to the Jesuits. The visit includes the subterranean Cava de Preludio, and there is a restaurant with a seasonal menu.
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About Establecimiento Juanicó
The Establecimiento Juanicó is at km 38 on Ruta 5, near the village of Juanicó, about 12 km from the city of Canelones. The property has belonged to the Familia Deicas since 1979 and is the base for the family's wines, including the Don Pascual line.
The history of the place is long. The lands belonged to the Jesuits in the 18th century, and the main building, the present Cava de Preludio, is associated with the first wine fermentations carried out by them. After the expulsion of the Society of Jesus in 1767, the property changed hands and, in 1830, passed to Francisco Juanicó, who gave his name to the region. In the 1940s the state company Ancap planted vineyards there to produce brandy.
The Cava de Preludio is underground, with stable humidity and temperature. The best barrels, of French and American oak, rest there for up to 30 months. The guided tour goes through the vineyard, winery and cellar, ending with a tasting.
The winery's restaurant offers a menu that changes with the seasons, using ingredients from neighboring producers and its own organic vegetable garden, designed to pair with the house wines. The winery has an enotourism department that schedules visits and lunches.
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 1.5 to 2 hours for the tour with tasting. With lunch, reserve half a day.
Best time
Late in the morning, combining the visit with lunch at the restaurant. During the harvest, between late February and March, there is more activity in the vineyards.
How to get there
It is on Ruta 5, km 38.2, in Juanicó. From the city of Canelones it's about 12 km via Ruta 5 toward Montevidéu. From downtown Montevidéu it's roughly 45 km, about a 45-minute drive.
Tip
Book the tour and lunch in advance through the winery's enotourism department. If you go by car, arrange who will drive and not drink, or go with a driver.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Establecimiento Juanicó
Are Establecimiento Juanicó and Familia Deicas the same winery?
Yes. Familia Deicas has owned Establecimiento Juanicó since 1979, and the site's tourism is operated under the name Familia Deicas.
What is the Cava de Preludio?
It is the winery's underground cellar, associated with the first fermentations carried out by the Jesuits in the 18th century. Today it stores oak barrels where wines rest for up to 30 months.
Do you need to reserve the visit?
Yes. Visits and lunch are scheduled by the winery's wine tourism department.
Does the winery have a restaurant?
Yes. The menu changes with the seasons and uses ingredients from nearby producers and the estate's garden, with dishes designed to pair with the family's wines.