Grappamiel

Grappamiel is a sweet alcoholic beverage originally from Uruguay that, as its name indicates, is the carefully made mixture of grappa and honey..

Grappa is a typical Italian alcoholic drink that is obtained from the fermentation and distillation of the seeds, stems and skins of grapes. The addition of pure bee honey, one of the most exported farm products in the country, results in a more pleasant drink to drink, less burning on the palate by reducing the alcohol content, providing a sweet taste and a honeyed touch.

It is usually consumed in a shot during cool fall days or during cold winter temperatures to keep the body warm. But in recent years it began to drink cold or with lemon, becoming a drink of all seasons.

Mate

Mate is not only a hot drink or infusion of "yerba mate" (dehydrated and ground leaves of Illex paraguayensis) but it is a tradition and way of life.

It is taken at any time of the day: at breakfast, in the afternoon, during the work day or when meeting with friends. It is very common to see Uruguayans walking with the mate and the thermos full of hot water while they go down the street.

Yerba mate has substances of high nutritional value such as vitamin A and is composed of caffeine, which makes this infusion a very stimulating and tonic drink. Similarly, it acts as a diuretic and vasodilator.

Medio y medio

This alcoholic drink is a 100% Uruguayan invention.

It is a wine made from the mixture of sweet sparkling wine and dry white wine that is more than 100 years old in the country. Although it was originally a blend of white wines, today you can find red and rose wines. It is usually drunk at traditional festivals, events and important celebrations.

Wine

In Uruguay many different types of wines are produced and drunk, but among them the internationally multi-awarded Uruguayan Tannat stands out.

Uruguay is the only producer in the world where the number of existing vineyards is even greater than in its land of origin Madiran (located in the southwest of France) where it was introduced by the Basques in the mid-nineteenth century.

The Uruguayan Tannat is distinguished by being a tannic wine, with soft and tender tannins and a very attractive color. It is ideal to accompany red meats and cheeses.

Wine tourism is highly developed, you can take guided tours, tasting wines and typical foods, experimenting with various winemaking processes such as the treading of the grape and learning about the entire process of making this and other wines.

Family tradition is the most distinctive feature of the establishments, in most of them there are several generations dedicated to wine that transmit their passion for this activity.