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

Mendoza’s best food-and-wine days do more than pour glass after glass. This seven-hour outing begins with award-winning olive oil, continues through two wineries, and ends with a full asado lunch paired with wine at Antigal Winery & Estates. I especially like the clear progression from oil production to winemaking to a long meal.

I also like that transfers, tastings, lunch, water, insurance, and a local guide are included in the $212 price. Guides such as Rocio and Fran have been singled out for friendly conversation and strong organization. The main drawback is the fixed focus: if you want several smaller wineries or a highly customized route, this polished full-day plan may feel less flexible.

Key points to know before booking

• Three food-and-drink stops: Visit Centenario olive oil factory, CarinaE, and Antigal Winery & Estates.
• A proper Argentine lunch: The final winery includes a full gourmet asado meal with wine and water.
• Modern door-to-door transport: Pickup and return are provided within Mendoza’s covered area.
• Real guide support: Spanish, English, and Portuguese are available, with guides such as Rocio and Fran praised for friendly service.
• A useful price comparison: At $212, the tour includes transport, three visits, tastings, lunch, insurance, and guide service.
• A flexible route promise: Specific places and the guidebook can change with availability, but the provider says the quality standard will remain.

From olive trees to Mendoza wine country

I like the shape of this experience because it gives you three related but different ways to understand Mendoza’s food culture. Olive oil comes first, which is smart: your palate starts with something clean and focused before the bigger flavors of wine and grilled meat arrive.

The schedule allows about 90 minutes at the olive oil factory, 90 minutes at CarinaE, and two and a half hours at Antigal. The remaining time covers pickup, road travel, and the return to Mendoza. You get a full day without committing to a very long excursion.

The tour also solves a common problem in wine country: deciding how to get around after tastings. You ride in a new, latest-generation vehicle, with pickup and return included. That matters here. You can pay attention to the explanations, taste responsibly, and let someone else handle the route.

Centenario: learning how premium olive oil is made

The first stop is Centenario, an authentic olive oil factory. The visit lasts about an hour and a half, giving you time to learn how olives become the oil used at the table.

This is more than a quick sample with bread. You are introduced to the extraction and production process, then taste different varieties, including oils recognized for quality. If olive oil is usually something you pour without thinking, this stop gives you a better way to notice differences in aroma, texture, and finish.

The visit is especially useful for people who enjoy food but do not know much about oil production. You can ask questions at the point where the product is made, rather than trying to pick up the subject during lunch. Susan specifically appreciated the guide’s enthusiasm and clear explanations here, which is a good sign for a stop that could otherwise feel technical.

I would give this part your full attention. The later wine tastings are likely to be the more obvious highlight, but the olive oil factory adds variety and keeps the outing from becoming three versions of the same cellar visit.

One practical point: the tour description does not promise a particular olive oil guide or a set number of varieties. The factory and guidebook can change based on availability. You should expect the same general subject and tasting format, but not necessarily an identical presentation every day.

CarinaE: a focused winery visit before lunch

Next comes CarinaE S.A., with around 90 minutes for a winery visit and wine tasting. This stop shifts the day from olive cultivation and extraction to grapes, barrels, vineyards, and the work of turning fruit into wine.

The appeal of a dedicated winery visit is the chance to connect what is in your glass with the place and process behind it. You learn about production while seeing the winery setting, including the oak barrels and surrounding vineyard areas described for the experience. The tasting then gives you a practical reason to pay attention to those details.

Joseph called the winery visit the highlight of his day and described the guide there as fantastic. Laura also valued the wine tastings and the way Fran added context to the visit. Those comments point to an important part of the experience: the quality of the explanation can shape how much you get from a tasting.

I would not book this expecting a long, technical wine course. The schedule allows 90 minutes, so the format is designed to be informative and approachable rather than exhaustive. You will get a guided introduction and tasting, not a full study of every wine produced at the property.

The order also works well. By this point, you have already spent time noticing olive oil. You can carry that habit into the wine tasting, paying attention to aroma, balance, and texture instead of treating each glass as just another drink.

Antigal Winery & Estates: the long lunch that anchors the day

The final stop receives the most time, about two and a half hours, and includes the full asado lunch. This is the part that turns a tasting trip into a proper Argentine food experience.

The meal is served at Antigal Winery & Estates and paired with wines from the same winery. You also receive water, so the package is not limited to food and wine alone. The description presents the meal as gourmet, while the reviews repeatedly emphasize the cooking and setting. Susan called the lunch fabulous, and Laura described it as outstanding.

I like that lunch is not treated as a rushed break between cellar visits. Two and a half hours allows the meal to function as the day’s main event. You can take your time with the courses, wine pairings, and setting instead of eating quickly before the vehicle leaves.

The exact menu is not provided, so you should not book this expecting a named cut of meat or a fixed list of courses. What is clear is that you receive a full asado lunch, paired with selected wines from the winery, plus water. If you have strict dietary needs, ask the provider before booking because the supplied details do not explain menu adaptations.

Lunch is also where the tour’s value becomes easiest to judge. A basic winery tasting can be fairly short. A full meal with wine, in addition to two earlier visits, makes the $212 price easier to understand, especially when transport and guide service are included.

What the guides add to the day

A local guide is included, and the language options are Spanish, English, and Portuguese. That broad choice is useful in Mendoza, where the quality of interpretation can make the difference between simply moving from stop to stop and understanding what you are tasting.

Rocio is named as a friendly driver who kept the journey conversational. That detail matters because a fair amount of the seven-hour schedule is spent getting between Mendoza and the wineries. A warm, attentive driver can make those transfers feel like part of the day rather than dead time.

Fran is also named for his organization, passion, and expertise. Boris is mentioned alongside Fran in connection with the overall experience. Since guide assignments can change, you should not assume that one of these specific people will lead your departure. Still, their names provide a useful sense of the service style the provider aims for.

Susan’s note about improving her wine knowledge and even learning about ponchos suggests that the conversation can go beyond a narrow tasting script. I like that possibility. A good guide should help you connect wine to local culture, not simply recite production facts.

Is $212 a fair price?

At $212 per person, this is not a budget outing. It is priced as a complete, hosted day rather than a simple transfer between wineries.

Your price includes:

• Pickup and return within the covered Mendoza area
• A local expert guide
• Transport in a new, latest-generation vehicle
• The olive oil factory visit and tasting
• The CarinaE winery visit and wine tasting
• The Antigal winery visit
• Full lunch with wine and water
• Insurance

That list gives the price real weight. You are paying for three substantial stops, not just a single tasting. You also avoid arranging separate taxis, hiring a private driver, or working out how to return safely after drinking wine.

The value is strongest for couples and food-focused visitors who want a ready-made day with minimal planning. Joseph specifically recommended it for couples, and I can see why. The format is social, scenic, and indulgent without requiring you to organize each reservation.

The price is less attractive if you only want wine. In that case, the olive oil visit and full lunch may feel like extras. You could also prefer a smaller, more specialized wine itinerary if your main goal is to compare many producers.

Keep in mind that stops and guide assignments can change according to availability. The provider guarantees the quality of the experience rather than promising an unchanging list of people or places. If CarinaE or Antigal is the main reason you are booking, confirm the current route before you pay.

Timing, transport, and the practical side

The tour lasts seven hours and starts and ends in Mendoza. Pickup is included from your place of stay within the covered area, which saves you from finding a meeting point at the start of the day.

The duration is long enough for three visits and a full meal, but it is still manageable for most people who want a single day in wine country. You should plan on being away for most of the day, not just a morning tasting.

Bring an ID card, and a copy is accepted. The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible, but because the day includes a factory, wineries, vehicles, and a meal, you may want to confirm the exact arrangements with the provider if you need specific mobility support.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option keeps your plans open. Starting times vary, so check availability for the date you want rather than assuming a fixed departure hour.

The tour is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. That makes it a practical option for mixed-language groups, though you should request your preferred language when booking.

Who will enjoy this Mendoza day most?

I would choose this tour if you want a well-rounded introduction to Mendoza’s food and wine culture. It suits you especially well if you enjoy a full meal, prefer included transportation, and want a guide to handle the details.

It is a good match for:

• Couples looking for a relaxed food-and-wine day
• First-time visitors to Mendoza
• People curious about olive oil as well as wine
• Visitors who want lunch included rather than arranged separately
• English, Spanish, or Portuguese speakers
• Anyone who prefers not to drive between tastings

It may be less suitable if you want a late night, a tiny specialist group, or a route built around one particular grape variety. The day has a set rhythm, and its strength is variety rather than total wine specialization.

You should also think about how you like to eat and drink. This is not a quick sampling session. The final meal is a major part of the outing, and the day is built around taking in several tastings at a comfortable pace.

Should you book the olive oil, winery, and asado tour?

I would book this if you want Mendoza in one neatly organized day: olive oil production at Centenario, wine at CarinaE, and a full paired lunch at Antigal. The strongest parts are the variety, the included transport, and the generous amount of time reserved for lunch.

The $212 price makes sense when you value convenience and the full package. It is less compelling if you plan to visit wineries independently or care only about technical wine study.

Before booking, confirm the pickup area, preferred language, start time, and current stop assignments. If those details suit your plans, this is a polished choice for a flavorful introduction to Mendoza, with enough substance to make the day more than a sequence of tastings.

FAQ

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts seven hours, including pickup in Mendoza, the three scheduled stops, travel time, and the return.

Where does pickup take place?

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

Which places are included?

The planned stops are Centenario olive oil factory, CarinaE S.A., and Antigal Winery & Estates. Places and guide assignments 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 all listed visits and tastings include wine where applicable.

What languages are available?

The tour is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

What should I bring?

Bring an ID card. A copy of your ID is accepted.