Alto de la Ballena – Pioneering Maldonado winery
Tiny Maldonado winery producing some of Uruguay’s finest wines. Alto de la Ballena was the first to make wine in Uruguay’s top wine region.
September 20, 2026
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Tiny Maldonado winery producing some of Uruguay’s finest wines. Alto de la Ballena was the first to make wine in Uruguay’s top wine region.
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Your private Montevideo cultural tour and gateway to carnival, an authentic tango joint or a soccer match with a great local guide.
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