Excursion Empanadas cooking class at a winery tour at Montevideo

Experience the wonderful scenery and flavours of Montevideo during this cooking and wine tasting masterclass.  

Montevideo, Canelón Chico Region, Pizzorno Winery

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive northwest to the Pizzorno Winery, located in the Canelón Chico region, close to the Rio de la Plata. The winery retains the same, early-20th-century architecture due to the advantages it offers to wine conservation. The Pizzorno Family is the fourth generation to continue operation of this winery with the same love and respect for nature that started over century ago.

Interactive Cooking Workshop, Vineyards

Today, Carlos upholds the same love and respect for nature, and carries on a family legacy that hasn't lost a single element of their fine winemaking traditions. Rather, the Pizzorno’s have adapted to modern times by employing the most advanced techniques in cultivating their vines and constantly vying for enologist excellence in wine production. Upon arrival, proceed to the interactive cooking workshop, which is conducted in front of the vineyards.

Preparation of Local Specialities, Tasting of Six Wines

During your interactive cooking class, learn to prepare empanadas baked in a wood-fired oven, along with dulce de leche alfajores, whilst enjoying a tasting of six of their wines. Following your cooking class, enjoy the Uruguayan specialities you have helped to prepare. At the conclusion of your tour, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 45-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Montevideo, Canelón Chico Region, Pizzorno Winery, Interactive Cooking Workshop, Vineyards, Preparation of Local Specialities, Tasting of Six Wines

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and standing for approximately 547 yards (about 500 metres), at times over uneven and natural surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, and US Dollars or local currency for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 10 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in tastings of alcoholic beverages. The tour timings and sequence may vary depending on local and holiday traffic. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.