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

Mendoza’s best food and drink experiences often come from putting olive oil, wine, and a long lunch on the same day. This tour does exactly that, beginning at Centenario Olivícola and ending with a full asado meal at Antigal Winery & Estates.

I like the clear progression from production to tasting to lunch, and I like that the wine served with the meal comes from the same winery. The main consideration is the price, $212 per person, which makes the tour a serious splurge rather than a casual half-day outing.

Key points

• Award-winning olive oils: Learn how different varieties are extracted, then taste several oils at Centenario Olivícola.
• Two winery visits: CarinaE brings a cellar visit and wine tasting, followed by a longer stop at Antigal.
• Full asado lunch: The final meal is a proper gourmet lunch with wine and water included.
• Named local guides: Fran and Rocio are associated with the tour team, with Rocio specifically praised for her friendly driving.
• Seven-hour outing: Pickup and return in Mendoza make this a full, well-planned day rather than a quick tasting stop.
• Flexible arrangements: The exact guide or venue can change with availability, but the tour promises the same standard of visits, tastings, and lunch.

Three Mendoza flavors in one day

I see this tour as a food-first introduction to Mendoza. Wine is the main draw, but the olive oil stop gives you another way to understand the region’s agriculture and cooking. You are not simply moving from one tasting room to another. You begin with the raw material, learn how it is made, and then sit down to eat a meal designed around local wine.

The schedule is also easy to understand. You spend about 90 minutes at the olive oil factory, another 90 minutes at CarinaE, and 2.5 hours at Antigal Winery & Estates. With transport, the complete outing lasts about seven hours.

That pacing matters. The first two visits provide information and tasting, while the final winery gives you time for a proper meal. I like this balance because it prevents the day from becoming a string of short stops where you barely have time to settle in.

Still, you should know what you are buying. This is not a budget wine shuttle or a quick three-hour tasting. At $212, you are paying for transportation, a local guide, all scheduled visits, tastings, lunch, wine, water, and insurance. The value is strongest if you want a single organized day with a substantial meal and no need to arrange separate transfers.

Centenario Olivícola: starting with liquid gold

The first stop is Centenario Olivícola, where the tour enters the world of premium olive oil. You learn how olives are processed and how the oil is extracted, then taste several varieties described as award-winning.

I like beginning here because olive oil tasting changes the way you think about a familiar table staple. Most people use oil as a background ingredient. A guided tasting asks you to pay attention to differences between varieties, production methods, aroma, and flavor.

The visit lasts about 90 minutes, long enough for more than a quick sample. The guide at the olive oil factory has been praised for being both informative and enthusiastic, which is useful in a subject that can otherwise feel technical.

You should expect a focused production visit rather than a broad farm tour. The available information centers on the factory, extraction process, and tasting. If your priority is vineyards and wine, this stop will feel like an extra. If you enjoy food traditions and want a fuller picture of Mendoza’s produce, it gives the day welcome variety.

The tasting may also help you judge olive oil at home. You can compare styles instead of treating every bottle as interchangeable. I would bring your identification card or a copy, as that is the only item specifically requested for the tour.

CarinaE: a cellar visit with time for questions

From the olive oil factory, the tour continues to CarinaE S.A. for about 90 minutes. Here, the focus shifts to wine production, with a winery visit and tasting included.

The description emphasizes the cellar, oak barrels, vineyards, and the process behind the wine. That gives you a more useful visit than a tasting with no context. You can connect what is in the glass with the work that happens before the bottle reaches the table.

The wine stop has been singled out as a highlight, with a particularly strong guide leading the winery portion. A good cellar guide can make a major difference, especially if you are still learning how to taste wine or want to understand why wines from the same region can differ.

One small point is worth noting: the information does not list the exact wines or number of pours. The safest assumption is that you will taste a selection chosen by the winery, not a fixed menu you can study in advance. That is normal for a winery visit, but it may matter to serious wine collectors who want particular labels or vintages.

You may also hear discussion of wine and ponchos during the tour. That unusual detail appeared in one account of the experience and suggests the guide may connect wine to local culture in a broader way than a standard cellar talk. Since guides and venues can change according to availability, the exact presentation may vary.

Antigal Winery & Estates: where the day slows down

The final stop is Antigal Winery & Estates, and this is where the schedule gives you room to breathe. You spend about 2.5 hours here for a visit, wine tasting, and full lunch.

That longer block is important. A winery lunch should not feel like fuel between appointments. You want time to hear about the wines, enjoy the setting, and eat without watching the clock every few minutes.

The meal is described as a gourmet lunch with a full asado and wine pairing. Asado is Argentina’s celebrated style of grilled meat, and it is one of the best ways to make a wine-country day feel tied to the country rather than copied from a generic tasting itinerary.

Wine from the same winery is paired with the meal, and water is included. I like this detail because the food and wine are treated as one experience. You are not paying for a lunch stop where wine is an afterthought.

The meal has been described as outstanding and the setting as wonderful, with good cooking at the center of the stop. That makes Antigal the likely emotional high point of the day. If you want a quick sandwich and several extra cellars, this schedule may feel too slow. If you enjoy lingering over food, the long final visit is a strong reason to choose this tour.

The exact dishes are not listed, so you should not book it expecting a published course-by-course menu. What is clear is that lunch is full, gourmet, paired with the winery’s own wines, and served with water.

Guides, vehicles, and the feel of the day

Pickup and return are included from your place of stay within the covered pickup area in Mendoza. Transfers use new, latest-generation vehicles, which removes one of the day’s practical headaches. You do not need to arrange separate transport between the factory and wineries.

The available guide languages are Spanish, English, and Portuguese. That makes the tour useful for couples or small groups who want explanations in a familiar language rather than relying on a few translated signs.

Fran is connected with the tour as a guide, and Rocio has been specifically praised as a friendly driver who kept conversation going during the ride out. Boris is also part of the tour team. Because places and guides can change based on availability, I would treat these names as possible members of your team, not a guarantee that all three will accompany you.

That flexibility cuts both ways. It lets the operator keep the day running when a particular winery or guide is unavailable. The tradeoff is that you cannot count on one exact guide, cellar, or sequence beyond the main structure described here.

A seven-hour outing can also be tiring, especially if you are not used to several tastings followed by a full lunch. The schedule is not rushed, but it is still a full day. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and pace yourself during the tastings so you can enjoy the final meal.

Is $212 a fair price?

At $212 per person, this tour costs more than a basic winery transfer or a short tasting excursion. The price makes more sense when you add up what is included: hotel pickup and return, a local expert guide, modern transport, the olive oil visit, two winery stops, all tastings with wine, a full lunch with wine and water, and insurance.

I would compare it with the cost and effort of arranging the same day yourself. You would need transport to an olive oil factory, reservations at two wineries, a designated driver, tasting fees, and a lunch booking. You would also need to make sure the timing works between locations.

The value is especially good for couples who want an easy, food-centered day. Joseph, who took the tour with his partner, described it as a strong choice for couples. That makes sense: the long lunch, shared tastings, and private-feeling transport can create a relaxed day without the work of coordinating it yourself.

The value is weaker if you are a highly experienced wine visitor who already has winery appointments or wants to select every stop. The operator keeps some flexibility to change places and guides according to availability. You are paying for a complete experience, not a custom itinerary.

The overall rating is 5 out of 5 from four verified bookings, with praise centered on the olive oil guide, the winery presentation, the friendly driving, and the lunch. That is a small number of ratings, so I would not treat it as a guarantee of every future departure. Still, the praise points to the parts that matter most: the people leading the visits and the quality of the final meal.

Who should book this Mendoza food tour?

I would recommend it to you if you want to combine wine with Argentine food and are happy to let a local operator handle the details. It is a good fit for couples, first-time visitors to Mendoza, and anyone who wants a full lunch rather than a day made up of tiny samples.

It also suits visitors who speak Spanish, English, or Portuguese and want a live guide throughout the day. Wheelchair access is listed, which is useful if mobility affects your choice of tours, though you may still want to confirm the practical details of each venue before booking.

I would hesitate if you dislike long meals, prefer a tightly fixed schedule, or want a technical wine program built around particular grape varieties and vintages. The tour gives you a broad food-and-wine day, not a specialist certification course.

The olive oil stop is the feature that makes this outing different from many Mendoza wine tours. The asado lunch is the feature that makes it feel like a complete Argentine experience rather than a series of cellar visits.

Booking details worth knowing

The tour lasts seven hours, and you need to check availability for the starting time. Pickup is included from your accommodation within the covered area in Mendoza, with return to Mendoza at the end.

You need to bring an identification card, and a copy is accepted. The tour includes insurance, but the information does not specify the policy details, so ask the operator if you need to know the coverage limits.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying on the day of booking, which is useful when your Mendoza plans are still shifting.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want one polished day built around olive oil, wine, and a serious Argentine lunch. The strongest reasons are the enthusiastic olive oil presentation, the well-regarded winery guide, the friendly driving associated with Rocio, and the generous 2.5-hour finish at Antigal.

Skip it if $212 feels too high for a group outing or if you would rather choose your own wineries. For everyone else, the price buys more than tastings. It buys a well-paced day, a full meal with matching wine, and the convenience of getting between Mendoza’s food and wine stops without arranging the machinery yourself.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

Pickup begins in Mendoza. The operator will collect you from your place of stay within the covered pickup area.

How long does the experience last?

The complete experience lasts seven hours, including pickup, visits, tastings, lunch, and the return to Mendoza.

Which olive oil factory does the tour visit?

The scheduled olive oil stop is Centenario Olivícola, where you learn about extraction and production and taste different varieties.

Which wineries are included?

The planned winery visits are CarinaE S.A. and Antigal Winery & Estates.

Is wine tasting included?

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

What kind of lunch is served?

The tour includes a full gourmet asado lunch at Antigal Winery & Estates, paired with wines from that winery. Water is also included.

What languages are available?

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

Can wheelchair users take this tour?

The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible. Since the tour visits several venues, you may wish to confirm the access details for each location before booking.

What should I bring?

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

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option also lets you book without paying immediately.