Visit the First & Only Winery in Aruba: Alto Vista Winery

If you are looking for one of the best things to do in Aruba for adults, you have to go to the first and only winery in Aruba – Alto Vista Winery! This fabulous boutique winery recently opened on the island and has figured out how to leverage the unique climate of Aruba to make their own delicious wine.

Besides it being a novelty to visit a winery on a Caribbean Island, you also get a lot of bang for your buck when you take a tour of this hidden gem. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let us tell you a little more about Alto Vista Winery in Aruba and what makes it so special.

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The First Winery in Aruba

Alto Vista Winery is Aruba’s first boutique estate winery, located in the Alto Vista region. Despite the island’s arid climate, the winery successfully cultivates its own grapes, producing distinctive wines that capture the unique local terroir. That’s right, this Aruban vineyard uses innovative methods to manage the challenging weather conditions to ensure high-quality grape production. You’ll have to see it to believe it!

Owned by local David Kock, Alto Vista Winery is committed to sustainability and uses advanced viticultural techniques to grow its grapes. These locally grown grapes are then meticulously harvested and processed to maintain the integrity and flavor unique to Aruba to create a broad selection of wines.

Wine Selection at Alto Vista

While you may think that there is only one type of grape or one kind of wine in Aruba, you would be wrong! Alto Vista has been able to create 5 different styles of wine, and you’ll have to stop by to taste them all!

• Encanto Aruban Port Style Wine
• Rose
• Chenin Blanc
• French Colombard
• Tempranillo Reserve

Rum Selection at Alto Vista

Alto Vista Winery Aruba is also home to Red Star Rum, a local favorite. During a tour of Alto Vista Winery you’ll also be able to visit the rum distillery and sample the rum and cocktails made out of it! Let’s talk about a bargain… a winery and a distillery in one? Yes please!

Visiting the Aruba Winery

One of the most unique things to do in Aruba is definitely visiting the only winery and vineyard in Aruba – Alto Vista Winery.

• Location: Alto Vista, Aruba – just down the street from the Alto Vista Chapel. Get Directions

• Opening Hours: Open for tours and tastings from 4:30 – 9:00pm from Monday – Saturday

• Contact Information: Book tours through the winery’s website or by phone (+297 735-3505/ 731-3505)

Aruba Winery Tour at Alto Vista

At Alto Vista Winery, you can enjoy guided tours that offer insights into the winemaking process, from vineyard to bottle. The only official Aruba wine tour, called the Alto Vista Winery & Red Star Rum Tour, covers the vineyard, the distillery (with rum tastings), the winery, and concludes in the tasting room where you sample five wines paired with a snack platter.

• Age Requirement: You must be 18 years or older.

• Physical Requirement: Some stair climbing is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

• Duration and Cost: The tour lasts 1.5 – 2 hours and costs $39 per person.

• The Winery Tour in Aruba Includes: Tour of the grounds, taste of sugar cane, a shot of rum, a rum cocktail, a wine flight with 5 different wines, and a charcuterie board – one of the best values on the island!

• Purchases: Wines and rum are also available for purchase.

• How to Book: Visit Alto Vita Winery’s website to book your tour online!

Tastings at Alto Vista Winery

If you’re not up for taking the winery tour, you can still stop by to enjoy some locally made wine in Aruba on their outside deck. You’ll be graced with beautiful views while you enjoy the locally made wine and rum. Just be aware that there is limited seating, and they do often have tours going on as well.

Ready to taste Aruba wine? Find more details on the Alto Vista Winery website.