The grill or parrilla is the most distinguished menu in the Uruguayan diet par excellence. Eaten with a glass of Tannat, it is an experience not to be missed.

With worldwide recognition, the parrilla is, without doubt, the most recognized menu in the Uruguayan diet. It’s made up of different cuts of beef, grilled on what is known as a parrilla— an iron grill construction made specifically for cooking. The age old secret to this cooking technique is that it allows the juices in whatever is being grilled to remain in the meat, thus preserving the individual flavors and characteristics.

Uruguayan wines are ideal for pairing with exquisite grilled cuts of beef. Amongst the many wines available in Uruguay, Tannat often stands out as the wine of choice. Often defined as intense and bold, this variety of grape is originally from the south east of France and was introduced to Uruguay around the 19th century. Since then it has had much success in Uruguay where it has been produced to worldwide recognition.

The dairy industry has been very developed in Uruguay for a long time and it’s because of this that you can find dairy products of excellent quality. Of the most celebrated dairy products in Uruguay, dulce de leche is often the first mentioned. This sweet, caramel-like spread, adored by children and adults alike is often used in a variety of desserts, making it the most important ingredient for sweets in Uruguay. Visitors who get to try this sensational spread will find its smooth and creamy attributes hard to forget; these are the characteristics that make dulce de leche unique and distinct from other similar spreads elsewhere in the world.

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