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

Good food tells a story. This seven-hour Mendoza outing links an award-winning olive oil factory with two wineries, a wine tasting, and a full asado lunch. I like the clear progression from olive pressing to cellar work to a long meal, and I like that wine is included at both winery stops rather than saved for one small tasting at the end.

The main consideration is the price: at $212 per person, this is not a budget day out. You are paying for private-feeling transport, a local guide, several organized visits, tastings, lunch, wine, water, and insurance, so it makes the most sense if you want the day arranged for you instead of building the same route yourself.

At a glance: the details that matter

• Olive oil comes first: The 1.5-hour visit at Centenario – Olivícola explains extraction and production before tasting several award-winning varieties.
• Two winery stops, two different purposes: CarinaE S.A. focuses on the cellar visit and tasting, while Antigal Winery & Estates combines wine with the main meal.
• The lunch is a centerpiece: You receive a full gourmet asado lunch with wines from the winery and water included.
• Transport keeps the day simple: Pickup and return are provided from your accommodation within the covered Mendoza area in newer vehicles.
• Languages are flexible: Live guiding is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
• The schedule is full but manageable: Seven hours gives you a substantial food and wine day without turning it into a late-night outing.

Why this Mendoza day works so well

Mendoza is famous for wine, but a good food-and-drink outing should give you more than a row of tastings. This one begins with olive oil, moves into winemaking, and finishes with a meal. That order makes sense. You start with a small, focused production visit, then build toward the broader winery experience and the longest stop of the day.

I especially like that the tour does not treat lunch as an afterthought. The final 2.5-hour stop at Antigal Winery & Estates includes the meal and wine tasting, giving you time to sit down rather than race from one sample to the next. If you enjoy a leisurely lunch with wine, this is likely the part you will remember most.

The tour also has a human side. Fran has been praised for organizing the day with real enthusiasm and expertise, while Rocio is noted as a friendly driver who kept conversation going during the ride. The exact guide and driver may vary, but the experience clearly depends on more than simply moving people from one address to another.

The tradeoff is flexibility. The provider notes that places and the guidebook can change according to availability. That means you should focus on the quality and structure of the day, not assume every stop is permanently fixed in every detail.

Centenario – Olivícola: starting with liquid gold

The first visit lasts about 1.5 hours at Centenario – Olivícola. Here, you learn how olives become oil, including the extraction and production process. That gives you useful context before tasting, since the flavor in your glass is tied to how the oil was made.

You will taste several varieties, described as award-winning for their quality. This is a strong opening because olive oil tasting is more interesting when you know what to notice. Instead of treating oil as a background ingredient, the visit asks you to pay attention to differences between varieties.

The stop should suit you if you like food production, regional ingredients, and small sensory details. It also adds variety to a day that could otherwise become a steady procession of red and white wine. After the visit, you will have a better sense of why premium olive oil costs more than an ordinary bottle and how production affects the final taste.

The limitation is that the available information does not provide the exact tasting menu, olive varieties, or factory machinery on display. I would not book this expecting a long farm visit or a detailed harvest tour. Think of it as a focused factory explanation with tasting, not a full agricultural day.

CarinaE S.A.: a proper cellar stop

Next comes CarinaE S.A., with roughly 1.5 hours for the winery visit and tasting. The experience centers on the cellar, the aromas of grapes, oak barrels, and the methods behind the wine.

This is where the day shifts from ingredient tasting to winemaking. You get a chance to connect the vineyard setting with what ends up in the glass. If you are still learning about wine, the guided format is useful because you can ask questions while tasting instead of trying to make sense of unfamiliar labels on your own.

The strongest praise for this part has been directed toward the winery guide. One booking described the winery visit as the highlight, with a fantastic guide who helped build a better understanding of wine and even added an unusual note about ponchos. That detail suggests a tour with personality rather than a dry, memorized cellar speech.

CarinaE is not the final meal stop, so the tasting here should be treated as a concentrated lesson and sampling session. If your main goal is to spend hours over a long lunch, save your appetite and attention for Antigal. If you want a clear explanation of how the wine is made, this middle stop does important work.

Antigal Winery & Estates: where lunch takes over

The final winery visit lasts about 2.5 hours at Antigal Winery & Estates. It includes the full asado lunch, wine tasting, and water. The longer time here matters because a proper meal needs room to breathe, especially when wine pairing is part of the plan.

The meal is described as gourmet and carefully paired with wines from the winery. The supplied details do not list the exact cuts, courses, or menu, so you should not assume a particular style of asado beyond the advertised full lunch. Still, the format promises the central Mendoza combination: substantial food, local wine, and a setting tied to the producer.

This is the part I would weigh most heavily when deciding if the price is right. A winery tasting can be brief. A full lunch with wine, arranged transport, and a guide gives you more value because it replaces several separate decisions during the day. You are not just paying for food. You are paying for the time, coordination, and chance to enjoy the pairings without worrying about driving.

Feedback on the meal has been especially strong. Susan called the cooking fabulous and the location wonderful, while Laura described lunch as outstanding. Those comments line up with the design of the day: Antigal is not simply a final tasting room, but the place where the food and wine experience reaches its peak.

There is one practical point to keep in mind. Because this is a food and wine tour, the 2.5-hour stop may feel short if you prefer an especially slow lunch. The full outing lasts seven hours, so the schedule has to keep moving. You will have time to eat, taste, and enjoy the setting, but this is still an organized day rather than an open-ended private meal.

What the $212 price includes

At $212 per person, the tour sits in the premium day-trip category. The value depends on how many pieces you would otherwise arrange yourself.

The price includes:

• A local expert guide
• Pickup and return transfer in newer vehicles
• All listed visits
• Wine tastings
• Full lunch
• Wine and water with lunch
• Insurance

That is a broad package. You do not have to find a driver, compare wineries, reserve lunch, or manage tasting fees on the day. For a couple who wants a smooth introduction to Mendoza’s food and wine, those details can justify the cost.

I would be more cautious if you already have a rental car, speak confidently with wineries, and prefer choosing every stop yourself. You may find more freedom by arranging a smaller number of visits independently. But driving after tastings is a poor plan, and the included transfers remove that problem.

The value is also stronger if you consider the lunch separately. A full meal with wine at a winery can take up a meaningful share of a day’s budget. Add two organized visits, transport, and guiding, and the price becomes easier to understand, even if it remains a splurge.

Transport, timing, and guide quality

Pickup is included from your place of stay within the covered area of Mendoza, with return to Mendoza at the end. The starting time is not fixed in the information provided, so you should check availability for the date you want.

Seven hours is long enough for a satisfying day without taking over your entire trip. You get three main stops, with 1.5 hours at the olive oil factory, 1.5 hours at CarinaE, and 2.5 hours at Antigal. The remaining time covers transfers and the pickup and return process.

The vehicle is described as new and latest generation. That does not tell you the exact vehicle or group size, which are not specified, but it does indicate that transport is a planned part of the service rather than an informal add-on.

The guide can make or break a day like this. Fran receives particular praise for passion and expertise, and Rocio for being a friendly driver who chatted during the outward journey. If you are lucky enough to have either of them, their personal approach may add a lot. Still, the provider can assign different staff, and the tour is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend this tour to couples, first-time Mendoza visitors, and anyone who wants wine country without the bother of planning three stops. The combination of olive oil, cellar visits, and a substantial meal gives you more range than a wine-only outing.

It also suits people who want a guide to explain what they are tasting. You do not need advanced wine knowledge. The structure lets you learn in stages, beginning with olive oil production and moving into barrels, grapes, and pairings.

Food-focused visitors should give it serious consideration. Lunch has earned some of the strongest praise, and the pairing format makes it more than a standard restaurant meal. If you view the table as part of the destination, not merely a break between visits, this is a good match.

I would think twice if you dislike scheduled days, rarely drink alcohol, or want a very small private experience with complete control over the wineries. The provider also notes that locations and the guidebook can change based on availability. The quality is promised, but the exact arrangement may not always be identical.

For comfort, the tour is wheelchair accessible, and you only need to bring an ID card, with a copy accepted. That makes the practical side refreshingly simple.

Should you book the olive oil and asado tour?

Book it if you want a polished, food-centered Mendoza day with transport, tastings, and lunch handled in one reservation. The strongest reasons are the variety of the stops, the well-paced 2.5-hour meal at Antigal, and the personal touch associated with guides such as Fran and Rocio.

Skip it if $212 feels too high for a group outing or if you want to choose every winery yourself. For most visitors seeking an easy introduction to Mendoza’s culinary side, the cost is defensible, especially because lunch, wine, transfers, visits, and insurance are included.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those policies make it easier to hold a place while your Mendoza schedule takes shape.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

Pickup is provided from your place of stay within the covered area of Mendoza.

Where does the tour end?

The tour returns to Mendoza after the final winery visit.

How long does the experience last?

The full experience lasts seven hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $212 per person.

Which places are included?

The planned visits are Centenario – Olivícola, CarinaE S.A., and Antigal Winery & Estates.

Is lunch included?

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

Are wine tastings included?

Yes. Wine tastings and wine with lunch are included.

What languages are available?

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

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and return transfers are included from accommodations within the covered Mendoza area.

What should I bring?

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

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.