An intimate experience
of wine and cuisine
crafted with a personal touch

Ciudad de la Costa. Uruguay

Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay

Discover the art of pairing in an exclusive tasting of selected wines by El Tío.

An intimate experience where great wines come together to explore and enjoy authentic flavours and celebrate the pleasure of sharing a table.

El Tío Sunset opens the doors of its home at sunset for a unique gathering in an intimate, exclusive setting.

Guided by El Tío, our warm host and the heart of the experience, we gather in small groups for an unforgettable evening.

A special place designed for spontaneous conversation, where wine tasting, thoughtful pairings, cuisine and culture come together in a glass.

Discover the experience

02 · THE EXPERIENCE

New home, new experience.

El Tío Sunset preserves the spirit that made El Tío Bistró special: welcoming every guest personally, cooking with care and turning dinner into an experience to remember.

Now, in his new home in Ciudad de la Costa, Fernando offers an even more intimate gathering.

Throughout the experience, our sommelier will guide you at the table, revealing the stories behind each label and explaining every pairing. A unique chance to discover wine through a professional’s eyes.

It is more than a tasting menu. It is a gathering around a shared table to talk about wine, food and Uruguayan culture.

The experience includes return transport from Montevideo, so guests can simply enjoy the evening.

03 · THE WINES

A selection personally chosen by El Tío

The wines at El Tío Sunset come from different terroirs, selected for the notes that give each variety its own personality and character.

Each wine carries a special El Tío Sunset label: a distinct identity for a selection created exclusively for this experience.

The journey invites you to discover different aromas, textures and flavours.

04 · THE CULINARY JOURNEY

Six courses, six encounters between wine and cuisine

We have designed a sensory journey where food and wine speak in perfect harmony. The experience unfolds gradually, revealing flavours, textures and intensities from absolute freshness to the greatest complexity.

COURSE 1 · WELCOME

Divine Creazioni

SWEET WHITE FRIZZANTE

PAIRING

Octopus and prawn shot

WINERY

Bodegas y Viñedos De La Carolina

Sauce, Canelones · Uruguay · V.C.P.

STYLE

Sweet white frizzante

SERVING

6–8 °C, in a flute glass

TASTING NOTES

Fine, fresh bubbles with a gentle sweetness that awakens the appetite and sets a festive tone for the evening.

Why it works

The bubbles and freshness cleanse the palate after each bite of seafood, while the frizzante’s gentle sweetness contrasts with the octopus’s salinity and brings out the prawn’s natural sweetness.

COURSE 2 · COLD STARTER

Albariño

2024

PAIRING

Pistachio mortadella and artisan burrata

with mild basil pesto, roasted tomatoes and walnuts

WINERY

Bodegas y Viñedos De La Carolina

Sauce, Canelones · Uruguay · V.C.P.

ALCOHOL CONTENT

12 % vol · 750 ml

SERVING

8 – 10 °C

TASTING NOTES

A fresh expression with an elegant, lingering finish. Citrus and floral notes, with a subtle tropical touch, define this expressive wine.

Why it works

Albariño’s citrus acidity cuts through the richness of the mortadella and burrata, while its floral notes complement the basil pesto and the sweetness of roasted tomato.

COURSE 3 · PASTA

Merlot

RESERVE · 2024

PAIRING

Osso buco sorrentinos

with browned sage butter

WINERY

Bodegas y Viñedos De La Carolina

Sauce, Canelones · Uruguay · V.C.P.

ALCOHOL CONTENT

12 % vol · 750 ml

SERVING

16 – 17 °C

TASTING NOTES

Deep red in colour, with fruit notes and a delicate structure on the palate. Soft tannins and moderate acidity allow this Merlot to show its full potential.

Why it works

Silky tannins complement the richness of the osso buco without overpowering it, while Merlot’s red fruit balances the toasted, herbal notes of the browned sage butter.

PALATE CLEANSER Lemon sorbet with basil foam

COURSE 4 · MAIN

Marselan

RESERVE · 2024

PAIRING

Lamb chops with their own jus

potato purée and Uruguayan Gruyère

WINERY

Bodegas y Viñedos De La Carolina

Sauce, Canelones · Uruguay · V.C.P.

ALCOHOL CONTENT

12 % vol · 750 ml

SERVING

18 °C

TASTING NOTES

Ruby red in colour, with the variety’s characteristic fruit aromas and a gentle toasted note from time in barrel. Balanced and full on the palate, with an elegant, lingering finish.

Why it works

Marselan’s dark fruit and spice embrace the lamb’s rich flavour, while its barrel toast meets the reduced jus; the Gruyère purée softens the tannins and lengthens the finish.

COURSE 5 · MAIN

Tannat

GRAN RESERVA · 100 YEARS · 2024

PAIRING

Bacon-wrapped filet mignon

with fresh mushroom sauce

WINERY

Bodegas y Viñedos De La Carolina

Sauce, Canelones · Uruguay · V.C.P.

ALCOHOL CONTENT

12 % vol · 750 ml

SERVING

17–18 °C, decanted

TASTING NOTES

Deep burgundy in colour, with aromas of red-berry jam. Pleasant on the palate, with pronounced ripe tannins and a lingering finish.

Why it works

Tannat’s firm tannins call for fat and protein: the bacon and filet round them out, while fresh mushrooms add umami and enhance the wine’s ripe fruit.

COURSE 6 · FINALE

Grappamiel

SUNSET

PAIRING

Homemade flan with dulce de leche

grappamiel caramel

Small plate of blue cheese and nuts

WINERY

Bodegas y Viñedos De La Carolina

Sauce, Canelones · Uruguay · V.C.P.

STYLE

Grappa with honey

SERVING

Well chilled, 4–6 °C

TASTING NOTES

The evening’s finale: the warmth of Uruguayan grappa softened by the sweetness of honey.

Why it works

The grappamiel echoes the flan’s caramel in the glass and naturally ties the flavours together. With blue cheese, it creates a classic sweet-savoury contrast, while the nuts complete the finish.

An intimate experience where great wines come together to explore and enjoy authentic flavours and celebrate the pleasure of sharing a table.

05 · RESERVATIONS

Eight seats. One special night.

El Tío Sunset welcomes guests by reservation only, in an intimate setting. Each sitting is limited to eight guests.

The experience begins at sunset in El Tío’s new home in Ciudad de la Costa. It includes the tasting menu and selected wines, guidance from an expert sommelier and return transport from Montevideo, so you can enjoy the evening without worry.

More than a wine-pairing dinner, it is a place for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

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