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

Mendoza’s food and wine country makes the most sense when you taste both sides of it: peppery olive oil at the source, then wine poured beside an asado lunch. This seven-hour outing links three stops without making you plan transport or restaurant reservations.

I like the mix of hands-on tastings and proper lunch, and I like that guides such as Fran and Rocio have been singled out for their warmth and personal attention. The main consideration is the price, $212 per person, which is fair if you want a full day with transfers, tastings, insurance, and lunch, but high if you only want a quick winery visit.

Key points at a glance

• Centenario Olivícola: Spend about 90 minutes learning how premium olive oil is extracted and tasting several award-winning varieties.
• CarinaE S.A.: Tour a prestigious wine cellar and taste wine while learning about production, barrels, and vineyards.
• Antigal Winery & Estates: Finish with a full asado-style gourmet lunch paired with wine from the same winery.
• Seven hours door to door: Pickup and return are provided within Mendoza’s covered pickup area in a new vehicle.
• Personal guiding: Fran has been praised for his passion and organization, while Rocio has been noted as a friendly, talkative driver.
• Easy planning: The tour includes visits, tastings, lunch, wine, water, insurance, and a guide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Why this Mendoza day works so well

Mendoza is famous for wine, but olive oil gives you another way to understand the region’s food culture. The first stop at Centenario Olivícola broadens the day beyond the usual cellar route. You learn how olives become oil, then taste several varieties side by side. That comparison matters because olive oil is not simply a cooking ingredient. Its aroma, bitterness, peppery finish, and freshness change from one bottle to the next.

From there, the tour shifts to wine at CarinaE S.A., followed by lunch and more wine at Antigal Winery & Estates. The order is sensible. You begin with a focused tasting, move into winemaking, and finish with the longest meal of the day. I like this rhythm because it gives the outing a clear build rather than making every stop feel like another short tasting room visit.

You also avoid one of Mendoza’s common logistical headaches. Winery visits are spread out, and arranging several appointments with reliable transport can take time. Here, your guide handles the route, pickup, timing, and return. You can pay attention to what is in your glass instead of watching the clock or looking for a taxi.

Centenario Olivícola and the taste of fresh oil

The opening visit lasts about 1.5 hours, enough time for more than a quick sample. At Centenario Olivícola, you enter an operating olive oil factory and learn about the production process, including extraction. The focus is on premium oil, and the tasting includes different varieties recognized for quality.

This is a useful first stop for one simple reason: most people know far less about olive oil than they think. You might already distinguish sweet from bitter, but a guided tasting can help you notice aroma and the sharp sensation at the back of your throat. That peppery note is part of what makes some oils so lively.

The setting also gives the tour a practical edge. You are not just sampling a finished product in a shop. You are seeing where the liquid is made and hearing how production affects the final taste. One guide at this stop, praised for being both informative and enthusiastic, can make a technical subject easy to follow.

I would give this portion your full attention, even if wine is the main reason you booked. The oil tasting changes how you approach lunch later. You may find yourself paying closer attention to how olive oil works with bread, meat, or other food served during the meal.

The possible drawback is that the visit is more educational than scenic. If your only goal is vineyard views, this factory stop may feel like a detour. For anyone interested in regional food, though, it adds a welcome layer to the day.

CarinaE S.A. and the cellar experience

The next visit takes about 1.5 hours at CarinaE S.A. Here, the subject turns fully to wine. You can expect a tour of the cellar, a wine tasting, and an introduction to how wine moves from grapes and vineyards into barrels and bottles.

The experience is built around the atmosphere of winemaking: grape aromas, oak barrels, and the connection between the cellar and the surrounding vineyards. That setting gives the tasting some context. Rather than simply receiving a glass and a tasting note, you get a clearer sense of the work behind it.

This was the part most strongly praised in the supplied comments. One particularly positive account highlighted both the winery guide and the way the tasting improved the visitor’s understanding of wine. That is worth noting if you are not already confident with wine. You do not need to arrive with a vocabulary of tannins, acidity, or finishes. The guide can help you connect those ideas to what you are actually tasting.

Another fun detail is that one visitor specifically referred to learning about wine and ponchos. The wording suggests the guide brought local culture and conversation into the tasting rather than sticking to a narrow technical script. You should expect the exact style to depend on the guide available that day, but the tour supports Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

The 90-minute length is about right for a cellar visit. It is long enough for explanation and tasting, but not so long that the day becomes a lecture. If you prefer a single winery with a slow, detailed tasting, this two-stop format may feel brisk. If you want variety, the change from olive oil to wine works well.

Antigal Winery & Estates and the full asado lunch

The final stop is the centerpiece of the day. At Antigal Winery & Estates, you have about 2.5 hours for the visit, lunch, and wine tasting. The meal is described as a full gourmet lunch with wine and water included, and the experience title identifies it as a full asado lunch.

That distinction matters. This is not a snack between appointments. The schedule gives you time to sit down, eat properly, and enjoy wine from the winery with the meal. After two tastings, the longer stop also gives the day a natural pause.

Pairing lunch with wine from the same winery adds a useful connection. You can taste a wine on its own, then consider how it behaves with food. Meat, smoke, salt, and rich sauces can change your impression of a wine, and an asado is a fitting meal for Mendoza’s wine country.

The meal was described as outstanding and fabulous, with the location adding to the pleasure. The available information does not give a fixed menu, so you should not book expecting a particular cut of meat, side dish, or dessert. What you can count on is a complete lunch with wine and water included.

This is also where the $212 price makes the most sense. A full meal at a winery, paired wine, two other visits, several tastings, private or organized transfers, a local guide, and insurance add up quickly. You are paying for a whole day of food, drink, and transport, not just a bottle tasting.

Still, the value depends on your travel style. If you are mainly interested in buying inexpensive wine or visiting one cellar, the cost may feel steep. If you want a polished day without arranging multiple reservations, the package is easier to justify.

The guide can shape the whole day

The guide and driver matter on a food-and-wine outing because so much time is spent on the road between stops. Fran has been praised for passion, expertise, and careful organization. Rocio was noted as a friendly driver who kept conversation flowing during the journey.

Those details are useful, but you should treat guide assignments as variable. The experience includes a local expert guide, and the available guidebook or places may change based on availability. The company promises that quality will not be compromised, but the exact personality and route can differ.

A good guide does more than point out the next winery. You want someone who can explain the difference between olive oil varieties, make wine terms understandable, and keep the day moving without rushing lunch. The comments about Fran and Rocio suggest that personal interaction is one of the stronger features of this experience.

The transfer is provided in new, latest-generation vehicles. The information does not state the group size, so you should not assume a private tour or a small van. Pickup is included from your place of stay within the covered area of Mendoza, and the tour returns you to Mendoza at the end.

Seven hours, with a comfortable but full schedule

The total duration is seven hours. That includes pickup, travel, a 90-minute olive oil visit, a 90-minute winery visit, a 2.5-hour lunch and winery visit, and the return journey.

This is a full day, though not an exhausting marathon on paper. The longest stop is the lunch at Antigal, and the timetable gives each site enough room to feel worthwhile. You will want comfortable clothes and a plan for the evening that does not demand much energy.

The exact starting time depends on availability, so check before booking. Since the tour includes alcohol at more than one stop, the included transfer is especially valuable. You can taste without worrying about driving back into Mendoza.

Bring an ID card, or a copy of it. The tour is wheelchair accessible, which is useful, though the supplied information does not describe the surfaces or access arrangements at each winery. If detailed mobility support is important to you, confirm the practical details before paying.

Is $212 per person a good deal?

At $212, this is not a budget excursion. It can still be good value if you were already planning to book winery tastings, an olive oil visit, a substantial lunch, and a car or driver separately.

The price includes:

• Pickup and return within the covered Mendoza area
• Transport in a new vehicle
• A local expert guide
• The olive oil factory visit and tastings
• The CarinaE S.A. visit and wine tasting
• The Antigal Winery & Estates visit
• Full lunch with wine and water
• Insurance

The meal is the key value point. A full winery lunch with paired wine can be a major part of a Mendoza day on its own. Add the olive oil factory, a second wine stop, and transportation, and the package becomes easier to compare with independent arrangements.

I would book it for a special food-and-wine day, especially for a couple or anyone who values convenience. I would skip it if you prefer to explore at your own pace, want a lower-cost tasting route, or dislike spending most of a day on a scheduled program.

Who will enjoy this outing most?

This tour suits first-time visitors who want a clear introduction to Mendoza’s wine country. It also works for couples, food-focused travelers, and anyone who wants lunch to be part of the experience rather than an afterthought.

You will get the most from it if you enjoy learning while tasting. The day is not only about drinking wine. You hear about oil extraction, production, cellar work, barrels, vineyards, and pairings. That mix gives you more to talk about over lunch and more confidence when choosing local products later.

It is also a good choice for visitors who do not speak Spanish. Live guiding is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. The quality of the day will still depend on which guide is assigned, but language support removes one common concern.

The tour may be less appealing if you want a highly customized route. Stops and guides can change according to availability, so you should see this as a well-planned experience with some flexibility, not a fixed private itinerary built around your personal requests.

Booking details worth knowing

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately, which helps if your Mendoza schedule is still shifting.

Pickup is included from accommodation within the covered area of Mendoza. Check the pickup coverage and starting time when you check availability, since the exact start is not fixed in the information provided.

The tour receives a top rating from four verified bookings, and the strongest praise centers on three things: the enthusiastic olive oil guide, the quality of the winery explanation and tasting, and the outstanding lunch. Those are precisely the areas that make this outing more than a simple transfer between tasting rooms.

Should you book this Mendoza olive oil and wine tour?

Book it if you want one organized day that combines olive oil, two winery experiences, and a full asado lunch. The itinerary has a pleasant progression, the transport removes practical hassles, and the meal gives the day a satisfying finish.

I would be especially comfortable recommending it to couples and first-time Mendoza visitors who want guidance in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The $212 price is substantial, but the included lunch, wine, tastings, vehicle, guide, and insurance give it real value.

Think twice if your priority is a cheap tasting or a completely private schedule. The route and guide can change, and the seven-hour format asks you to commit most of a day. For a food-centered introduction to Mendoza, though, this is a well-balanced choice with a memorable lunch at its heart.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin and end?

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

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts seven hours. Starting times depend on availability.

What places are included?

The scheduled stops are Centenario Olivícola, CarinaE S.A., and Antigal Winery & Estates.

How long is the olive oil factory visit?

The visit to Centenario Olivícola lasts about 1.5 hours and includes information about production and tastings of different olive oil varieties.

Is wine tasting included?

Yes. Wine tastings are included at 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.

What languages are available?

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

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Can I cancel or pay later?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, subject to the booking terms.