Carmelo, Uruguay
Camino de los Peregrinos s/n.
Colonia Estrella, Carmelo, Uruguay.
Tel: +54 11 4292-7103.

Web:
www.argentinawinehotels.com/campotinto/campotinto.htm

Email:  
campotinto@argentinawinehotels.com

Rooms
• 4 rooms

Facilities
• Restaurant   • Swimming Pool   • Farm Activities  
• Vineyard   • Wine Tours

Introduction

Campotinto is located in the heart of the San Roque countryside, amidst the undulating fields of Carmelo, in an area surrounded by farms, vineyards, wineries, and fruit plantations, with lots of history and a laid-back and natural lifestyle.

The lodge is located on a field of 25 hectares with views to the vineyards and fruit plantations, just in front of the Chapel of San Roque. It was originally built as a warm and sophisticated country villa, with great influence from the Italian Tuscany, home region of the people who created Campotinto, as well as of most of the inhabitants of this area.

We have our own italian inspired restaurant where you can enjoy simple, and gourmet speciallities made with fresh local products.

From the lodge you can choose for a wide range of activities like wine tastings, wineries tours, horseback riding, etc.

Facilities

The Posada Campotinto proposes combining rest in its warm and comfortable facilities with wine tourism activities ranging from real pic-nics among the vineyards to walks through the nearby wineries, tastings, and also the completion of tasks in the vineyard itself.

Facilities:

• 4 Standard Suites.
• 1 Luxury Tent.
• Restaurant.
• Living room and Library.
• Swimming Pool.
• Wireless Internet Services.
• Activities in the Vineyards (wine tasting – picnic – pruning – harvest).
• Specially Designed Tours.

Restaurant
Our italian inspired Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy Carmelo and it´s surroundings. It´s menu incluyes simple, yet gourmet dishes elaborated with fresh local products. It’s a special place to dicover, and enjoy Uruguyan signature grape, the Tannat.

Altough we encourage Tannat, our wine list includes wines from Uruguay, Argentina, and Italy. Three great wine producing nations.

Rooms

The lodge has four Standard Suites and a “Premium Suite” built on a luxury tent.

The Suites are spacious and very comfortable, and include all the amenities necessary to relax at any time of the year. This include soft cotton linen, selected pillows, flat TV with DirecTV, minibar, and air conditioner.

The Tent offers a special connection with nature, without leaving the comfort and warmth of the Uruguayan countryside aside. It was brought directly from Africa and built on a deck. It has 40m2 and it is equipped and decorated with all the amenities of a Suite (full bathroom, air conditioning, heat, minibar and plasma TV).

Wine Tourism

Campotinto is located in the heart of the San Roque countryside, amidst the undulating fields of Carmelo, in an area surrounded by farms, vineyards, wineries, and fruit plantations, with lots of history and a laid-back and natural lifestyle.

We are located in the heart of Carmelo wine lands, and it´s wineries. Most of the áreas wineries are just 10 minutes away. It’s a special place to make a pause, and discover the tastes and aromas of Carmelo’s country food.

Carmelo is a land of wine producers. For almost a hundred years, vineyards have been cultivated in grounds surrounded by fields, hills, streams and mounts. The people that take care of and work the vineyards are very traditional; they care for the land, and have a great sense of respect and admiration for nature.

Carmelo is considered as one of the traditional viticulture areas of Uruguay, with the grapes obtained from this region wine is made, the kind defined as “de boliche”, usually chosen by the countryside people, and also the kind for exportation, made to meet with the requirements of the most challenging markets.

The antique vineyards and the Uruguayan countryside create a unique setting for exquisite tours! At Campotinto we offer:
• Gourmet Picnics in the vineyards with a delightful selection of wines, local cheeses and homemade breads.
• Bike Rides visiting the wineries of the region.
• Wine Tour visiting all the wineries located in the area.
• Uruguay en 4 Vinos (Wine and cheese tasting).
• Tannat Nights under the Moonlight.
• Farm Excursions.
• Horse riding.

Location

Carmelo is one of the most emblematic cities within the Department of Colonia. It particularly combines a historical wine estate with beautiful powdery white beaches, a yacht port, and the kindness of its people. Its vineyards are located in the same height above sea level as Bordeaux and other significant wine regions of the world. Carmelo has a historical connection with Buenos Aires. This city was the location of the quarries that manufactured the paving stones that characterized the streets of the capital city of Argentina for several years. It was also the place through which the first livestock entered the territory of Uruguay. According to certain historiographical background, the town of Las Víboras exists since 1758. At that time, the town was composed of a chapel and a few ranches within a perimeter of four blocks.

Carmelo is a city located in the department of Colonia of western Uruguay. Route 21 passes through the city, joining it with Nueva Palmira to the northwest and Colonia del Sacramento to the southeast.