A green winery. Bodega Garzón was the first winery in the world to achieve LEED silver certification for its entire facility. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon Natural light. Sustainable features of the winery include porthole windows that let in natural light and a large green roof with native species. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon Granite soil. The red wine grape Tannat and white wine grape Albariño grow well in the granitic soils of Uruguay's Maldonado Department. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon Concrete eggs. Many grapes make their way into concrete "eggs" and large format oak barrels for fermentation. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon A wine region. The winery at Bodega Garzón first opened to the public in 2016 and now lures about 20,000 visitors a year. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon Fine dining. In addition to tours and tastings, the winery also has a 120-seat restaurant onsite. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon Open-flame. Celebrity chef Francis Mallmann, famous for his open-flame cooking technique, is the culinary director of Bodega Garzón Restaurant. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon A glass with a view. There are several spots on the grounds of Bodega Garzón from which you can enjoy the view with a glass of wine. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon Natural elements. The design of the winery relies heavily on natural elements like wood and stone. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon Cool ocean breezes. The wines produced at Garzón are influenced by the cool breezes of the Atlantic Ocean, which is just 11 miles (18km) away. Courtesy Bogeda Garzon Prev Next
