Eco-Friendly & Sustainable
We begin to produce fine wines always from the concept of sustainability, implementing the necessary technical resources to direct ourselves towards it. Respecting the environment, being friendly with it and transferring the same concept in the construction of the winery, where we seek to sustain over time without depleting resources or harming the environment in this growth process.
The Eco-friendly and sustainable Tourist Winery, whose opening date is scheduled for the end of 2021, will be able to generate its own electricity, since it will have solar panels capable of supplying the entire property. These types of actions strengthen the idea of a sustainable winery because it is less dependent on resources such as hydrocarbons.
The tourist winery will also have its own tanks of different sizes to produce in scale and use them according to the maturity of each variety when required at the appropriate time. A laboratory equipped to carry out routine tests and quality control as well as new experiments and introduce innovations in grape varieties while maintaining high quality standards.
Hacienda del Sacramento seeks to achieve sustainability in its facilities, showing that the wine industry can also make use of the application of alternative energy methods.
Today, we are a winery with a perspective of caring for the earth, of recognizing and disseminating the value of a raw material with high quality standards, and above all that its production does not cause any damage to the ecological environment. We focus on understanding, taking advantage of and conserving the environment, from the land to the path that leads to the birth of the fruit.
Fine Wines Flavoured with Colonia's Terroir
All our wines are produced with grapes from our vineyards, which they are taken care of Us with total delicacy and invest time and quality in each process so that the terroir of Colonia del Sacramento stands out when they been tasted.
The vineyards are located 18 km from the center of Colonia del Sacramento, the tourist city that is close to the Río de la Plata and Buenos Aires, capital of the Argentine. The soils where our vineyards are located, in Colonia, are very good, the proximity to the river and the warm temperatures with cool nights and abundant rain mean that artificial irrigation is practically not needed.
The vineyards are identifyied to obtain an annual history of key indicators on each plot of the terroir. Annually our lands are measured and analyzed. We obtain soil samples to monitor and analyze its evolution. We try to include minimum chemicals into the plants so that the subsequent process hold on to that characteristic aromas of Cologne in the taste of the drinks.
The distribution of the lands of our vineyards are pleasing like a view point because you can see the division of the variaties, and each path that separates one vineyard from another, as well as one lot from another, has a special story to be told.
Our History Told Through The Years
BEGINNINGS
SOWING
ANALYSIS & SOWING
HARVEST
Export
Export
Sowing & Awards
Awards
Export & Awards
BUILDING & TOURISM
A Region with Wine Tradition
The richness of Colonia in terms of wines is extraordinary. This is due to the privileged geographical location in front of the sea and with people passionate about the vineyard who have a great knowledge in the subjetc. Many winemakers were immigrants from the European Mediterranean with a recognized viticultural trajectory and their descendants continued on their way.
Colonia is one of the nineteen departments that make up the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and is considered an area with the most relevant historical identification of wine. Its capital is Colonia del Sacramento. In 1995 it was declared a World Heritage Site by illustrating the fusion of Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles.
Member of The Wine Route
We bring the delicious and characteristic flavor of the terroir of Colonia del Sacramento to the world. Our Eco-Friendly and sustainable Winery integrates together with other Wineries of the Colonia department the first Wine Route, thus highlighting the attractive wine tourism of the area.
Visiting the winery and touring our Single Vineyards, walking or cycling, is more than an unforgettable experience to share with friends and continue enjoying each time you visit Colonia.
The pleasure of tasting our range of fine wines accompanied by regional products, cheese board and jam plates make the visit a pleasant one.
Cycling along the paths within the vineyards and olive trees make the activity more attractive for those who dare to adventure and rest for a delicious picnic.
Be part of the Wine Route is key, since we are 18 kilometers away from the port of Colonia del Sacramento and we offer a pleasant alternative with a harmonious and calm landscape for those who seek to live experiences and share special moments with friends, couples or family. Enjoy a weekend or a full day in a place near the Center. We are also “Kids-friendly”, there are proposals for the little ones who can take advantage of the grape harvest while enjoying a delicious grape ice cream.
We offer a quality wine tourism alternative. Visit the Tourist Winery is to know the way we work and how we are responsible with the environment, we have solar panels and we take advantage of the greatest amount of resources from nature.
Tannat, Emblematic Variety of Uruguay
Uruguay is located in a strip considered to have high wine-growing potential. Due to its mild climate and its location on the world map, these two factors make this country have excellent potential to produce high-quality wines. The beginning of the vineyard in Uruguay is more than 250 years old and there are currently more than 280 wineries, most of which are family establishments for more than three generations.
The Tannat grape is the emblematic and representative variety of Uruguay, it has been made for 130 years and stands out all over the world, establishing it as the ``Country of Tannat``.
