Founded in 1854 by the Lahusen Family
PIONEERS IN THE REGION'S VITICULTURE
WAS COMPLETED IN 1869.
Los Cerros de San Juan is the oldest winery in Uruguay
In 1854, the Lahusen family, originally from Germany and with a long-standing agricultural and viticultural tradition, acquired four estates located between the San Juan and Río de La Plata rivers,. This marked the beginning of the Rural Company Los Cerros de San Juan and Cochicó.
Their choice of place reflected deep expertise: the ancient bed of the San Juan River, covered in gravel and pebbles, resembled the terroir of Bordeaux—an ideal setting for planting vines from the Old World.
In 1872, oak barrels from France arrived and were stored in a newly built stone winery, where our wines still rest to this day.
The old almacén de ramos generales (general store) still houses original period furniture
TODAY, IT SERVES AS A SPACE TO ENJOY A CAREFULLY
PREPARED LUNCH DESIGNED TO PAIR WITH OUR FINEST WINES
Declared a historical monument
and national heritage site.
The entire infrastructure of our winery and complementary services for wine production form a unique agro-industrial architectural complex: our Stone Winery, the old general store, the carpentry, and the blacksmith workshop (mostly built in the second half of the 19th century) showcase stone buildings with thick colonial-style walls typical of Colonia.
In 2014, on its 160th anniversary, we began participating in the top international wine competitions, achieving great results that reaffirm our commitment to tradition and quality.
Mechanical refrigeration system used in 1860.
19TH-CENTURY GERMAN TECHNOLOGY
