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

Mendoza’s wine country gives you more than a glass of Malbec. This seven-hour outing pairs an olive oil factory visit with two winery stops, ending with a full asado lunch and wines from the same estate. It is a full day of tasting, learning, and sitting down to eat well.

I like the mix of food and drink, especially the chance to compare several award-winning olive oils before moving on to wine. I also like the practical setup: pickup and return in a newer vehicle, a local guide, tastings, lunch, wine, water, and insurance are all included.

The main consideration is the pace. You spend about seven hours moving between three stops, so this is best for you if you want a full food-and-wine day rather than a slow visit to one winery. The exact places or guide may change with availability, though the planned quality and format remain the same.

Key points to know before booking

• Centenario Olivícola opens the day with olive oil tasting, production details, and a look at how the oil is extracted.
• CarinaE gives you a dedicated wine stop with a winery visit and tasting lasting about 90 minutes.
• Antigal Winery & Estates provides the grand finale, with a full asado lunch and wine pairing.
• Pickup and return in Mendoza are included, along with a local guide and newer-generation vehicles.
• Guiding is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, and the activity is wheelchair accessible.
• The $212 price includes the major costs, including visits, tastings, lunch, wine, water, transport, and insurance.

Why this Mendoza day works so well

Mendoza is famous for wine, but olive oil adds a useful second layer to the day. You begin with something many visitors overlook, then move into wine production, and finish with a proper meal. That order makes sense: the early tasting is lighter and more educational, while the long lunch gives you time to relax after the visits.

I like that this is not simply a drive to a winery for one tasting. The olive oil stop changes the rhythm and gives you a better sense of the region’s food culture. You will taste different varieties and learn how the oil moves from fruit to bottle, which makes the bottle you buy later more than a souvenir.

The wine side is also split between two wineries. CarinaE is the more focused tasting and production visit, while Antigal Winery & Estates is the place for lunch, wine, and a longer table experience. That variety helps justify the full-day format.

The tour costs $212 per person, which is not a small amount. Still, you should count what is covered before judging the price: hotel-area pickup and return, transport, guiding, all listed visits, olive oil and wine tastings, a full lunch, wine, water, and insurance. If you arranged these elements separately, transportation and tasting fees alone could add up quickly.

Starting with olive oil at Centenario Olivícola

The first stop is Centenario Olivícola, where you spend about 90 minutes learning how premium olive oil is produced. This is a good opening because it introduces a local product through your senses, not just through a short talk about agriculture.

You can expect an explanation of the extraction and production process, followed by tastings of several olive oil varieties. The oils are described as award-winning, so the focus is on quality and comparison rather than simply sampling one house product.

Pay attention to how the oils differ. A tasting like this helps you notice that olive oil is not one uniform ingredient. The differences between varieties matter when you use oil for bread, salads, vegetables, or cooking. Even if you do not consider yourself a food expert, the tasting gives you a simple way to understand what makes premium oil cost more.

The visit lasts long enough to be useful without taking over the day. It is also a good chance to ask questions through your guide, particularly if you want to know how harvest, extraction, and storage affect the final product. The tour description does not promise a full working-farm visit, so you should think of Centenario mainly as an olive oil production and tasting stop.

One practical point: tasting several oils early in the day can set a high standard for the food that follows. If you like bringing home edible souvenirs, this is probably the stop that will tempt you first. The exact factory arrangements can change based on availability, so confirm the final schedule if a particular producer matters to you.

A wine lesson at CarinaE

After the olive oil visit, the tour continues to CarinaE S.A. for about 90 minutes. Here, the attention shifts to grapes, cellar work, and the finished wine in your glass.

The visit includes a wine tasting, with time to learn about production and the winery itself. The description points to the atmosphere of oak barrels and nearby vineyards, so you should expect a traditional cellar setting rather than a quick pour at a retail counter.

This is the part of the day where a good guide can make a real difference. Joseph, who took the tour with driver Rocio, described Rocio as friendly and easy to talk with during the drive, while the winery guide was a highlight. That combination matters because the road time becomes part of the experience instead of dead space between stops.

Susan found the tasting useful for building her wine knowledge, including an unexpected lesson about ponchos. That detail suggests the presentation may include more than grape names and tasting notes. Mendoza’s wine culture often connects with local customs and everyday life, and those side details can make a winery visit easier to remember.

You do not need to arrive with a trained palate. Listen for the basic structure of each wine, compare what you smell and taste, and ask which bottle best matches the lunch ahead. The point is not to identify every flavor correctly. It is to leave with a better sense of what you like.

CarinaE is also a useful middle stop because it keeps the tasting portion separate from lunch. You can concentrate on wine here, then enjoy the meal at Antigal without feeling that every course is competing for your attention.

Lunch and wine at Antigal Winery & Estates

The day finishes at Antigal Winery & Estates, where you spend about two and a half hours for the visit, lunch, and wine tasting. This is the longest stop, and rightly so. A full asado lunch needs more time than a standing tasting, particularly when each part of the meal is paired with wine from the winery.

The meal is described as gourmet and as a full asado, with wine and water included. You should expect the food to be a central part of the outing, not an afterthought added to fill the afternoon. Laura called the lunch outstanding, while Susan praised the cooking and the setting. Those are strong reasons to treat this stop as the day’s main event.

The pairing is especially valuable. Wine can taste different with food, and a winery lunch lets you see how the producers expect their bottles to work at the table. Instead of tasting a wine in isolation and then trying to imagine a meal, you can compare the wine with the courses as they arrive.

The exact dishes are not specified, so I would not book this expecting a particular cut of meat or a fixed menu item. What is clear is that you receive a full lunch, wine from the winery, and water. If you have dietary needs, ask about them before booking because the available information does not detail substitutions.

Antigal also gives the day a more relaxed finish. By this point, you have already learned about olive oil and visited another cellar. Now you can sit down, eat, and let the conversation and wine carry the afternoon. For many people, this will be the most memorable part of the experience.

What the drive adds to the day

Pickup is included from your place of stay within a covered area in Mendoza, and return transport is included as well. That is important on a tasting day. You do not need to arrange a rental car, plan a route through the province, or decide who will avoid the wine.

The tour uses newer-generation vehicles, according to the activity details. No group size is provided, so you should not assume a private tour or a small van. If the size of the group matters to you, ask Futuro Travels before paying.

Rocio is specifically named as a friendly driver who chatted during the trip. Fran is also praised for his passion and expertise as a guide, and Boris is thanked alongside him for helping create a memorable day. Since the guide can change with availability, treat these names as helpful examples rather than a guarantee that either person will lead your departure.

The language options are Spanish, English, and Portuguese. That makes the tour practical for a wide range of visitors, but you should select or confirm your preferred language when booking. A live guide is included, so the day is not dependent on reading signs or following a printed route.

Timing, access, and what to bring

The full activity lasts about seven hours, with roughly 90 minutes at the olive oil factory, 90 minutes at CarinaE, and two and a half hours at Antigal. The remaining time covers transfers, pickup, and return to Mendoza.

That duration makes this a substantial day. You will not have much room for adding another major activity afterward, especially if you prefer an unhurried pace. I would keep the evening simple and use it for a light meal or a walk rather than scheduling something that starts immediately after the return.

The activity is wheelchair accessible. That is useful, though the available information does not explain the exact vehicle setup or the surfaces at each property. If you use a wheelchair, confirm the transport and access details directly before booking so the arrangements match your needs.

Bring an ID card, and a copy is accepted. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if you are arranging a Mendoza schedule before every detail is fixed.

Who will get the most from this experience

I would recommend this tour to you if you want a ready-made day in Mendoza with food, wine, and transport handled together. It works particularly well for couples and for visitors who want to learn a little without signing up for a technical wine course.

Food-focused visitors will appreciate the olive oil tasting and the full asado lunch. Wine drinkers will like the contrast between CarinaE’s tasting and Antigal’s meal pairing. If you want to understand how wine fits into local dining, this is more useful than a string of quick cellar stops.

The tour is also a good choice for first-time visitors to Mendoza. You get an introduction to several regional products without needing to know which wineries are worth the drive. The guide can help connect the stops, and the included transport removes much of the planning.

I would hesitate if your main goal is to spend an entire day at one winery. Three locations mean more variety, but also more transitions. The exact guide and places may change with availability, so you should also avoid booking if you need a fixed producer or a tightly controlled private schedule.

Is the $212 price fair?

At $212, this is best judged as a complete day, not as a single wine tasting. You receive transport in and out, an expert local guide, visits to an olive oil producer and two wineries, tastings, a full lunch, wine, water, and insurance.

The strongest value comes from the lunch and transport. A meal with paired winery wines can be a costly part of a Mendoza day on its own, while a driver allows everyone in your party to taste without worrying about the return journey. The olive oil stop adds another product and another learning experience rather than simply padding the schedule.

The price will feel less attractive if you only want to sample one or two wines, or if you already have transport and a winery lunch arranged. It makes more sense for you if you want convenience, a full schedule, and a meal that is built into the day.

Should you book this Mendoza food and wine day?

Book it if you want a polished introduction to Mendoza’s olive oil and wine culture, with the hard parts handled for you. The best reasons are the unusual combination of an olive oil factory, two different winery experiences, and a full asado lunch paired with wine.

I would especially choose it for a couple or small group that values conversation, good food, and a full day outside central Mendoza. Keep your expectations flexible about the exact guide and producer, and confirm any dietary or accessibility needs ahead of time.

Skip it if you prefer a slow, single-estate visit or want to choose every winery yourself. For everyone else, the mix of tastings, guiding, transport, and lunch gives the $212 price a solid practical case.

FAQ

How long does the experience last?

The activity lasts about seven hours, including pickup in Mendoza, visits, tastings, lunch, and the return trip.

Where does pickup take place?

Pickup is provided from your place of stay within a covered area in Mendoza. Return transport to Mendoza is also included.

Which places are included?

The planned stops 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.

Is an asado included?

Yes. The experience is described as including a full asado lunch, though specific dishes are not provided.

Are wine tastings included?

Yes. Wine tastings are included at the winery visits, and wine is included with lunch at Antigal Winery & Estates.

Is olive oil tasting included?

Yes. At Centenario Olivícola, you taste different varieties of olive oil and learn about production and extraction.

What languages are available?

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

Is the activity wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible. The available information does not provide further details about the vehicle or individual winery facilities.

What should I bring?

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

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Do I have to pay when I book?

No. The reserve-now, pay-later option allows you to book without paying immediately.