Olive Oil Factory + Wineries + Full Asado Lunch (Full Day)

Mendoza’s best flavors come together on this full-day outing: award-winning olive oil, two wineries, and a full asado lunch served with wine from the estate. I like the clear progression from tasting the raw ingredients to seeing how wine is made, then sitting down for a long meal. I also like that pickup, transport, tastings, water, and insurance are covered in the price.

The main consideration is time. Seven hours is a pleasant length for a wine-country day, but this is not a quick sampler. You will spend about five and a half hours at the three stops, with the rest used for driving. The wineries and guide may change with availability, so confirm the final plan if a particular estate matters to you.

Key points to know before booking

• Award-winning olive oils first: Start at Centenario Olivícola with a 1.5-hour look at production and a tasting of several varieties.
• Two different winery visits: CarinaE focuses on wine tasting and production, while Antigal combines wine with a full meal.
• A proper Mendoza lunch: The final stop includes a full asado-style lunch, wine, and water rather than a light snack between tastings.
• Friendly named staff: Rocio has driven the route, while Fran has guided the day with a personal touch. Boris was also involved in one particularly praised outing.
• Transport is part of the value: Newer-generation vehicles, pickup within the covered Mendoza area, and the return transfer save you from arranging taxis or driving after wine tasting.
• Flexible booking terms: You can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund and reserve without paying immediately.

Why this food and wine day works

I like this tour because it gives you more than a run of wine pours. Olive oil sets up the day with something many visitors taste casually but rarely understand. Then the winery visits add the vineyard and cellar side of Mendoza. By lunch, you have a better sense of how local products reach the table.

The order also makes practical sense. The olive oil stop is shorter and more hands-on, the first winery gives you a focused wine tasting, and the final winery lets you settle into a full meal. You are not asked to rush through lunch to catch the next appointment.

The day is also useful for anyone who would rather not rent a car. Mendoza’s wine country is spread beyond the city, and tasting at two wineries is not a good match for self-driving. With pickup and return included, you can pay attention to the food, the wine, and the views from the vehicle.

Still, this is a structured day rather than an independent winery crawl. The exact stops and guidebook can change based on availability, although the stated standard is to keep the quality of the experience intact. If you have your heart set on one specific cellar, ask before booking.

Centenario Olivícola: learning what is in your glass

The day begins at Centenario Olivícola, where you spend about 1.5 hours exploring the production of premium olive oil. This is a useful first stop because it gives you a new way to think about a familiar kitchen staple.

You will learn about the extraction and production process, then taste different varieties. The oils are described as award-winning, but the more important point for you is the guided comparison. Tasting several oils side by side helps you notice differences in flavor and quality that are easy to miss when olive oil is used only as part of a meal.

The woman leading one of the visits was described as informative and enthusiastic, which matters here. Olive oil production can sound technical if it is presented as a list of machinery and steps. A lively guide can make the process easier to follow, especially when explaining how fruit becomes the finished oil.

I would give this stop your full attention rather than treating it as a quick shopping break. The visit is long enough to offer real context, yet short enough that it does not take over the wine portion of the day. If you enjoy food traditions, this may be the most unexpected part of the outing.

There is no detailed information about the factory’s specific equipment, estate size, or retail policy, so I would not book this expecting a highly specialized agricultural tour. Think of it as a practical introduction to olive oil, paired with tasting and a look at how the product is made.

CarinaE: a focused first look at Mendoza wine

From the olive oil factory, the tour continues to CarinaE S.A. for a visit and wine tasting lasting about 1.5 hours. This gives you a clear change of pace. You move from a product-based tasting to the aromas of grapes, the cellar, barrels, and the wider work of winemaking.

The wine portion is not limited to the meal at the final winery. At CarinaE, you have time to concentrate on the wine itself, ask questions, and build a little vocabulary before lunch. One account of the day singled out the winery visit as the highlight, with a fantastic guide and a tasting that improved the visitor’s understanding of wine.

That last detail is worth noting. You do not need to arrive with much wine knowledge. The first winery is a good place to ask simple questions about what you are tasting, how the production process works, and what makes one wine different from another. A guide can make the experience approachable rather than formal.

The cellar setting also adds something that a city tasting bar cannot. You are seeing wine in the place where it is made, with oak barrels and vineyards forming part of the visit. The information supplied does not promise a particular number of wines or a specific grape list, so expect the tasting selection to follow the winery’s schedule.

The 1.5-hour length feels about right for this stop. You get an actual visit rather than a quick pour, but you still have enough energy for the final meal. If your main goal is an extensive technical tasting, this may feel brief. If you want a well-paced introduction, it fits the day nicely.

Antigal Winery: the long lunch at the center of the day

The final stop is Antigal Winery & Estates, where you spend about 2.5 hours on the visit, lunch, and wine tasting. This is the largest single block of the tour and the part that turns a series of tastings into a full culinary outing.

The meal is described as a gourmet lunch and a full asado, with wine from the winery paired with the food and water included. You should expect this to be the day’s main sit-down experience, not a sandwich eaten between appointments. The available comments describe the cooking as fabulous and the setting as wonderful, while another account calls the lunch outstanding.

That emphasis makes sense. A good Mendoza wine day should leave room for food, not treat it as an afterthought. Here, the meal lets you taste the winery’s wines in a proper dining setting and gives you time to slow down after the earlier visits.

The pairing is especially useful if you are still learning about wine. Rather than tasting each pour in isolation, you can notice how it works with food. You do not need to know the rules ahead of time. Pay attention to which wines you prefer with the meal, and ask the guide or winery staff what they are trying to show.

There is no detailed menu supplied, so do not book this expecting a named cut of beef, a fixed list of courses, or a particular dietary arrangement. If you have allergies or strict dietary needs, ask the provider before reserving. The information confirms a full lunch with wine and water, but not substitutions.

The 2.5-hour visit also means you should not plan a tightly timed evening activity right after returning to Mendoza. The tour is designed to unfold at an easy lunch pace, and the drive back still has to be completed.

Guides, vehicles, and the feel of the day

A local expert guide is included, with tours offered in Spanish, English, or Portuguese. That language choice is important in a wine region, where small details in a tasting explanation can make the difference between simply drinking and understanding what is in the glass.

The people attached to the experience give it a more personal feel. Rocio has driven the route and was described as friendly and chatty during the journey. Fran has guided and organized the day, bringing clear enthusiasm for both wine and olive oil. Boris was also thanked for helping make one outing memorable.

You should not assume that one named person will lead every departure. Staff assignments can change, and the provider states that places and the guidebook may vary with availability. Still, these details suggest that the service is not limited to a silent transfer between wineries.

Pickup is included from your place of stay within the covered Mendoza area. The transfer uses new, latest-generation vehicles, and return transport is included. The precise vehicle model and group size are not given, so I would ask if either point is important to you.

The seven-hour duration includes the three visits and the transfers between Mendoza and the wine country. That makes this a substantial half-day-plus outing. Wear something comfortable for sitting, walking, and eating, and bring your ID card. A copy is accepted.

Is $212 a fair price?

At $212 per person, this is not Mendoza’s cheapest wine excursion. The value comes from what is bundled into the day: pickup and return, a local guide, a newer vehicle, olive oil and wine visits, all tastings, a full lunch, wine with lunch, water, and insurance.

You are also paying for convenience. Arranging three separate stops on your own would require transport planning, reservations, and a safe way to return after tastings. The included transfer removes those tasks and lets you sample without worrying about driving.

The lunch matters when judging the price. This is not a short morning tour with one tasting and an optional meal. The final winery reserves 2.5 hours for the visit, food, and wine, so part of the cost goes toward a full dining experience.

I think the price is strongest for couples and food-focused visitors who want one organized day with plenty included. It is less compelling for someone who already has a car, speaks Spanish, has arranged winery appointments, or wants to choose every stop personally.

The tour also has a practical safety advantage. You are not responsible for driving after several tastings, and insurance is included. I would compare the price with the cost of private transport, tastings, and a full winery lunch before deciding that it is expensive.

Who will enjoy this Mendoza outing most?

I would recommend it to you if you want to combine food and wine rather than spend the whole day tasting wine alone. Olive oil adds variety, and the final asado gives the day a satisfying center.

It also suits couples well. The schedule allows time to talk over lunch and enjoy the setting instead of rushing from one appointment to another. The positive comments about Rocio’s friendly driving and the quality of the lunch support the idea of a relaxed shared day.

Wine beginners should feel comfortable booking it. You will receive explanations at the cellar and tastings at two wineries, while the olive oil visit adds another guided food experience. You do not need to arrive with technical knowledge.

This may not suit you if you want a small, highly customized private tour, a strict focus on one grape variety, or a detailed menu confirmed in advance. The stops can change with availability, and the available information does not provide a fixed wine list, menu, group size, or departure time.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, which makes it a useful option for visitors who need that feature. I would still confirm the exact vehicle and access arrangements before booking if you use a wheelchair, since the general accessibility information does not describe the vehicle setup or each winery’s facilities.

Booking flexibility and a few practical tips

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Mendoza plans are still shifting.

Starting times depend on availability, so check the date carefully before you commit to an evening reservation or another activity. Pickup is included only within the covered area around Mendoza, so confirm that your accommodation qualifies.

Bring an ID card, although a copy is accepted. I would also bring water beyond what is supplied if you prefer to drink often during the day, along with comfortable clothing for a long meal and several tastings.

Because the exact wineries and guide may change, contact Futuro Travels if a certain language, staff member, or stop is especially important to you. The provider promises that the quality will be maintained, but flexibility is part of the arrangement.

Should you book this full-day wine and asado tour?

I would book this tour if you want an easy, well-rounded introduction to Mendoza’s food and wine culture. The strongest reasons are the unusual olive oil visit, the separate wine tasting at CarinaE, and the generous final stop at Antigal with a full asado lunch and paired wine.

The main caution is that you are buying a set day, not a custom wine route. At $212, the package makes the most sense when you value transport, guidance, a full meal, and several included tastings. If that matches your plans, it offers a comfortable way to taste widely without driving or organizing every detail yourself.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The activity lasts seven hours, including the visits, tastings, lunch, and transfers to and from Mendoza.

Where does pickup take place?

Pickup and return are provided from your place of stay within the covered area of Mendoza.

Which places are included?

The planned stops are Centenario Olivícola, CarinaE S.A., and Antigal Winery & Estates. The places and guidebook may change based on availability.

Is lunch included?

Yes. The tour includes a full lunch at the final winery, with wine and water included.

Are the tastings included in the price?

Yes. The olive oil tasting and all listed winery visits and wine tastings are included.

What languages are available?

The live guide service is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

Can I cancel or pay later?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later is also available.