Discover La Noria: Winegrowing, Nature and History

La Noria brings together winegrowing at Finca Don Atilio and traces of cultural history; nature-related attractions are nearby. For planning your trip, the areas can be considered separately: the wine project is located in Paraje La Noria, Arroyo Totoral is nearby, and other cultural sites are part of the wider destination of Partido Cañuelas.

Winegrowing and Tasting at Finca Don Atilio

In Paraje La Noria, the Finca Don Atilio project includes a vineyard and a winery on two hectares. A guided tour takes you through the winery and vineyard, followed by a tasting of the estate’s own wines and sparkling wines. The itinerary combines a visit to the wine project with the chance to sample its products. If you plan to take part, it’s best to ask in advance about the current schedule.

A Historic Occasion Around the Vendimia

Another historical connection to wine has a specific date: the first Fiesta de la Vendimia de Cañuelas was held at Finca Don Atilio on March 25, 2018. Unlike the two-hectare vineyard and winery project, the Fiesta refers to a particular event on a specific date. Thus, winegrowing and a cultural event are associated with the same named place in different ways.

Arroyo Totoral and Wildlife Nearby

Arroyo Totoral rises in the nearby town of Cañuelas, near Paraje La Noria, and travels 37 kilometers before flowing into Laguna de Monte. This length covers the watercourse’s entire route. Herons, coots, ducks, grebes, and nutria are commonly found along nearby Arroyo Totoral. In addition to its geographical significance, the watercourse offers a specific nature experience for those interested in wildlife.

An Estate and a Railway Station: Historic Traces in La Noria

The La María estate includes a 120-year-old main house set on six hectares of tree-covered grounds. The history of La Noria railway station is also tied to a precise date: authorization to begin operations was granted on August 29, 1904. Together, the estate’s architectural and landscape features and this milestone in rail transport represent different facets of local history.

In Partido Cañuelas: Regional Orientation and Culture

The wider destination of Partido Cañuelas is about 45 minutes from the capital, Buenos Aires, and a little over an hour from La Plata, the provincial capital. Both are approximate travel times and refer to different starting points: the national capital and the provincial capital.

Other cultural and historical sites are in Uribelarrea, within Partido Cañuelas. The Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Luján is a Neo-Gothic church designed by Pedro Benoit and inaugurated in 1890. The Museo de Máquinas y Herramientas Leopoldo Rizzi is housed in the former shed of the railway station built in 1892 and displays objects related to the history of rural work and agricultural production in the Partido. El Castillo, the former Finaco factory, is an example of local industrial architecture from the 1930s. Plaza Centenario is also in Uribelarrea: its octagonal layout has diagonals that meet in the center, and it is located in the historic town center. Together, the church, museum, factory building, and plaza represent different aspects of architectural and social history in Partido Cañuelas.

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