Prestigious 33 Ha Winery in Canelones

Property New Price of U$ 650.000, almost the same as neighbour bare land, but including the vineyard and U$ 350.000 as initial investment in winery equipment. Porperty description: The winery (Artesana) was established in 2007 by an American in the Las Brujas area of the acclaimed Canelones winegrowing region, approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the capital city, Montevideo. The winery property has easy and convenient access off a major interstate highway and extends to the banks of the Las Brujas river in a panoramic setting. The estate is approximately 80 acres (33 hectares) with 20 acres (8.5 hectares) planted to Tannat, Merlot, Zinfandel (some of the only Zin in the country), Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Petite Manseng. The vineyard site was specifically chosen by expert advisors for its soil composition, excellent drainage and pH levels, northern aspect and proximity to the Las Brujas river. The vineyard is entirely hand-farmed following meticulous protocol to produce the highest quality estate-grown fruit. Sustainable, low-input, dry farming is practiced using the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program to maintain the long-term health of the land. The vineyard earned a coveted sustainability certificate granted by INAVI, the national vini/viticulture association. Water resources are plentiful. A 3,500 square foot winery was constructed in 2011 complete with French and Italian winemaking equipment and French and American oak barrels. The winery interior has a large tank room containing (10) 2500L and 5000L capacity stainless steel tanks, crusher-destemmer, press, peristaltic pump, pump-over vat and refrigeration system, as well as bottling equipment. A separate barrel-aging room contains numerous French and American oak barrels. Upstairs is a reception/office area and laboratory room. A 2-bedroom house with garage sits adjacent to the winery building. The winery specializes in small production, handcrafted, terroir-driven Tannat, Tannat blends and Zinfandel, all of which have received international acclaim, scores and awards. The winery has highly-qualified personnel in the production of fine wines including an award-winning winemaker. Wines are distributed in the United States and Brazil and sold in wine shops and restaurants throughout Uruguay. The winery has facilities for receiving tourists including a large patio area with built-in BBQ and pizza oven. Gastronomy, tastings, events and workshops are offered in addition to larger events on the grounds overlooking the vineyard. The Artesana brand has garnered numerous international accolades and distinguished awards in tastings and competitions as well as significant press, reviews and scores in the industry’s top publications. The brand and business as well as the winery’s current wine inventory are included in the sale. Rural registers 62808 with 11 Ha 5,770 m2 and 62809 with 21 Ha Information Summary: LOCATION: • Las Brujas, Canelones Region, Uruguay • Southern Hemisphere, 34th Parallel FACILITIES: • 80-acre estate • 3,500 sq. ft. winery completed in 2011 with tank, barrel, reception/office and laboratory rooms • 700 sq. ft. patio with built-in BBQ and pizza oven, countertop seating and prep area • Water tank • 2 bedroom house with garage (currently houses the vineyard manager) EQUIPMENT: • 9 Della Toffola 2500 and 5000L stainless steel tanks and 250 lt pump over vat (acquired in 2010, 2013, and 2017) • Bucher-Vaslin pneumatic press and peristaltic pump (2011) • Enolitalia Jolly 50 crusher-destemmer (2012) • Nadalie, Odyse, Mistral, Saury, Magreñan, Bossuet & World Cooperage French & American oak barrels (all neutral oak/4 years or older) • Refrigeration system (2011) • Barrel washing equipment • Pallet truck & lift • Manual bottling machine • Manual corking machine • Various laboratory equipment • Refractometer & pH meter • Massey Ferguson Tractor (2007) VINEYARD: • 20 acres planted in 2007 & 2008: 10 acres Tannat (French clones 474 & 717); 4 acres Merlot (French clones 181 & 343 ); 2.5 acres Cabernet Franc; 2.5 acres Zinfandel, 1 acre Chardonnay and Petit Manseng • American rootstocks 3309, 101-14 & SO4 • 7.5' x 3' spacing; 1660 vines per acre • Low cordon VSP trellising system PRODUCTION: Kilos: 70,000-100,000 Liters: 40,000-70,000 Bottles: 24,000-48,000 Cases: 2000-4000 INVENTORY/STOCK: (as of May 2025) 2021-2024 Vintages: 20,000 bottles (approx); 25,000 liters in tank & barrel (approx) WINES: • Reserves/Reservas: Tannat; Tannat-Merlot; Tannat-Zin; Cab Franc-Merlot; Merlot; Cab Franc • Limited Edition/Edición Limitada: Tannat-Zin-Merlot; Zinfandel • Unoaked/Sin Barricas: Tannat, Zinfandel • Roses/Rosados: Tannat; Zinfandel; Cab Franc; Merlot • Whites/Blancos: Chardonnay-Petit Manseng REVIEWS: Richard Jennings – Huffington Post “These are full-bodied, rich wines, which might well be mistaken for Napa reds in a blind tasting.” Michael Schachner – Wine Enthusiast “Artesana’s Tannat is dark, extracted and full in body and flavors, just right for pairing with grilled beef.” John Mariani – Huffington Post “Artesana’s Tannat could easily go head-to-head with even some of the famous labels of California cabernets of much higher price.” Dave McIntyre – Washington Post “Artesana’s Tannat-Merlot-Zinfandel is probably the best wine I’ve tasted from Uruguay.” ID 6218