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

Mendoza’s best flavors come together on this seven-hour food and wine outing: first olive oil, then cellar tastings, then a full asado lunch at Antigal Winery & Estates. It gives you more than a quick vineyard stop, with time to understand how Argentina’s two great liquid exports are made and enjoyed.

I like the variety. The olive oil factory changes the pace before the wine visits, and the lunch gives the day a proper finish rather than leaving you hunting for food afterward. I also like the personal side of the transport. Rocio is noted as a friendly driver, while Fran has guided the day with real enthusiasm and care.

The main consideration is the fixed cost of $212 per person. That is a serious spend, even with transport, tastings, insurance, and lunch covered. You should also allow for possible changes to the exact venues or guide, since availability can affect the plan.

Key points to know before booking

• Award-winning olive oils come first: At Centenario, you learn about extraction and production before tasting several varieties.
• Two winery visits serve different purposes: CarinaE S.A. focuses on the cellar and wine tasting, while Antigal adds the full lunch.
• The meal is a full asado: Wine and water are included, so you do not need to arrange lunch separately.
• Pickup is included in Mendoza: Transport is provided in new, modern vehicles within the covered pickup area.
• Guiding can be personal and engaging: Rocio, Fran, and Boris are among the people associated with the experience.
• The tour works for mixed interests: It suits couples, food lovers, and anyone who wants more than a quick wine tasting.

Why combine olive oil with Mendoza wine

Mendoza is closely linked with wine, but olive oil gives you a useful second lens on the region’s food culture. This experience begins with a product you may use every day without thinking much about its origin. At the factory, you can see how olives become oil and taste the difference between varieties.

That opening matters because it keeps the day from becoming a string of similar winery stops. You are not tasting one glass after another from the start. Instead, you begin with production, texture, and flavor in the olive oil world, then move into wine and food.

I like this structure for visitors who want context, not just samples. You learn what goes into making the products before sitting down to enjoy them. The result is a more complete food experience, even if wine remains the main attraction for most people.

The tour is also practical for anyone staying in Mendoza who does not want to plan several rural stops alone. Transfers in and out are included, and the guide handles the route. That leaves you free to focus on the tasting and lunch.

Centenario Olive Oil Factory: a flavorful first stop

The first visit lasts about 1.5 hours at Centenario Olivícola. This is not presented as a quick shop stop. You enter an authentic factory, learn about the extraction and production process, and taste several olive oil varieties.

The tasting is the heart of the visit. The oils are described as awarded for their quality, but the useful part for you is being able to compare them directly. Olive oil can vary in aroma, strength, and finish, and tasting several types side by side gives you a better sense of what you prefer.

The guide at the olive oil visit has been praised for being informative and enthusiastic. That matters here, since a factory explanation can easily become technical or dry. A lively guide helps turn the machinery and production steps into something you can follow.

You should allow the full 1.5 hours, especially if you enjoy food education. This is a good stop for curious eaters, not just people who want to buy a bottle. It adds a local agricultural product to a day otherwise centered on wine.

One small limitation is that the exact depth of the visit may depend on the guide and operating schedule. The tour promises a factory visit, an explanation of production, and tastings, but it does not give a detailed list of machinery or specific oil varieties. Go expecting a clear introduction rather than a technical course.

CarinaE S.A.: cellar time and wine tasting

The second stop is CarinaE S.A., with about 1.5 hours for the visit and wine tasting. Here the mood shifts from olive groves and oil production to grapes, barrels, and winemaking.

The description points to a prestigious cellar, oak barrels, vineyards, and an explanation of the wine-making process. That makes this stop useful for anyone who wants more than a tasting counter. You get a look at the setting where the wine is produced and a chance to connect the final glass with the work behind it.

One particularly nice detail from the day is that a wine tasting helped improve one visitor’s understanding of wine, as well as ponchos. The poncho reference is unusual and suggests the guide did more than recite standard tasting notes. You may find the conversation extends into local culture and practical knowledge rather than sticking only to grape names.

The winery tour has also been described as the highlight of the day, with a fantastic guide. I would give this stop your full attention. Ask questions if you have them, especially if wine language usually feels confusing. A guided tasting is more useful when you learn what to notice instead of simply deciding if you like a particular glass.

The 1.5-hour timing is a good middle ground. It is long enough for a tour and tasting, but not so long that the day becomes all cellar and no meal. Since this is the first wine-focused stop, you can use it to sharpen your palate before lunch.

Antigal Winery & Estates: the main meal of the day

The final major stop is Antigal Winery & Estates, where you spend about 2.5 hours on the visit, lunch, and wine tasting. This is the longest stop, and for good reason. It is where the day moves from sampling to sitting down for a full meal.

The lunch is a full asado, paired with wines from the winery, and water is included. That makes this more substantial than a small plate served alongside a tasting. You can settle in, eat properly, and enjoy the meal without needing to find a restaurant afterward.

The food has been praised as outstanding and fabulous, with the setting adding to the occasion. The provided information does not specify the exact cuts, courses, or menu, so do not book expecting a particular dish. What you can count on is a full lunch with wine and water as part of the experience.

I like the placement of this stop. By the time you reach Antigal, you have already learned about olive oil and visited another winery. The meal becomes a chance to put those flavors together, rather than a rushed lunch squeezed between appointments.

The 2.5-hour window should give the meal room to breathe, though the exact rhythm can vary. Some people will want to linger over the wine, while others may prefer more time for the winery visit. Either way, this is the part of the day that turns a tasting excursion into a complete culinary outing.

The guides and the feel of the day

A good guide can make a major difference on a food and wine tour. The people associated with this experience include Rocio, Fran, and Boris. Rocio has been noted as a friendly driver who chatted throughout the ride, while Fran has been praised for passion and expertise in organizing and guiding the day.

That personal contact is important because you spend a good amount of time in the vehicle. Mendoza’s wineries are not all within a short walk of the city center, so the transfer is not just a minor convenience. A friendly driver helps the journey feel like part of the experience instead of dead time.

Guiding is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. You should confirm your preferred language when booking, particularly if you want detailed explanations at both the olive oil factory and wineries.

The exact places and guide can change according to availability. That is the main flexibility point to understand. The quality promise remains the same, but you should not treat every named stop or guide as absolutely fixed if the operator needs to adjust the schedule.

What the $212 price really covers

At $212 per person, this is not a budget wine outing. Still, the price includes several costly pieces: pickup and return within Mendoza, a local guide, modern transport, all visits, wine tastings, a full lunch with wine and water, and insurance.

That bundled structure makes the price easier to judge. If you arranged a private transfer, two winery visits, an olive oil factory visit, tastings, and a full asado meal separately, the total could become complicated quickly. Here, you pay for one organized day and avoid the problem of driving after wine tastings.

The value is strongest if you want a complete food day and would otherwise need to arrange transport. It is weaker if you only want a single winery tasting or prefer to choose every restaurant and cellar yourself.

You should also consider what is not promised in detail. The group size is not stated, the pickup time depends on availability, and the exact replacement venues are not listed. Those gaps do not make the tour poor value, but they mean you should book it for the overall format rather than for a tightly fixed private itinerary.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this for couples, food lovers, and first-time visitors to Mendoza who want an organized introduction to both olive oil and wine. The combination gives you variety without requiring you to research transport, reservations, or lunch.

It also suits people who prefer a relaxed meal over a rushed tasting schedule. The Antigal stop takes 2.5 hours, so the day has a clear food-centered finish.

Wine beginners may get a lot from the explanations at CarinaE and Antigal. You do not need advanced tasting knowledge to enjoy the day, and the guide can help make the wine process easier to understand.

This is less ideal for someone who wants a tightly controlled private route or a specialist wine tour focused on rare bottles. It is also a long day for anyone who is not interested in food, olive oil, or wine. The seven-hour duration is a strength for enthusiasts, but too much for someone seeking a short activity.

The experience is wheelchair accessible, and pickup is provided from your place of stay within the covered Mendoza area. You need to bring an ID card, though a copy is accepted.

How to prepare for a better day

Bring your ID or a copy, since it is required. Wear something comfortable for a seven-hour outing, and remember that the day includes tastings and a full meal rather than only sightseeing.

If you have dietary needs, the supplied details do not say what alternatives are available. Ask the provider before booking rather than assuming the asado menu can be changed.

You may also want to pace yourself. The experience includes olive oil tastings, wine at CarinaE, and wine with lunch at Antigal. The included transfer means you do not need to drive, which is an important safety benefit.

Pickup times are not stated in advance, so check availability for the date you want. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity, and you can reserve now and pay later if you want to keep your plans flexible.

Should you book this Mendoza food and wine day?

Book it if you want one organized day that covers olive oil, two wineries, and a serious lunch. The strongest reasons are the varied route, the included transport, and the long meal at Antigal. The guiding also sounds like a real asset, especially with people such as Rocio and Fran involved.

Think twice if $212 feels high for a day of tastings, or if you want complete control over the wineries and menu. The exact venues and guide may change with availability, and the group size is not specified.

For a couple or food-focused visitor who wants to enjoy Mendoza without driving, this is a well-rounded choice. You get education at the olive oil factory, cellar time at CarinaE, and a full asado with wine at Antigal. That is a lot of flavor in seven hours, provided you are happy to trade some flexibility for convenience.

FAQ

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts seven hours, including pickup in Mendoza, the olive oil factory visit, two winery stops, lunch, tastings, and the return transfer.

What places are included?

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

Is lunch included?

Yes. A full asado lunch is included at Antigal Winery & Estates, along with wine and water.

Are wine tastings included?

Yes. Wine tastings are included at the winery visits, and wine is served with lunch.

What languages are available?

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

Is pickup and transportation included?

Yes. Pickup and return transportation are included from accommodation within the covered Mendoza area, using new, modern vehicles.