Wines in Tenerife
Before the fame of the well-known Canary Island banana, Tenerife became known to the rest of the world thanks to its Malvasia wines. The "Canary Wines"The wine has conquered the European courts, as the winegrowers and winemakers of Tenerife have been committed to the quality of their wines for many years.
Proof of this are the five designations of origin that currently exist on the island. If you want to immerse yourself in its history, the best way to do so is to go on a route through the main wineries of Tenerife.
What are the wines in Tenerife like?
Logically, there is no single type of wine in Tenerife. What's more, there are as many varieties as there are wineries in Tenerife. In general, we can state that these wines are endowed with two fundamental characteristics.
The first is its volcanic propertiesThe high concentrations of minerals as a result of soils that emerged from the accumulation of lava and ashes from Teide.
The second is the salt water dragged by the trade windsThe subtropical climate of the Canary Islands. For this reason, the wineries of Tenerife are grouped according to the different denominations of origin, and each denomination has its own characteristics.
Tenerife Denominations
The Denominations of Origin (D.O.) are a acknowledgement at Regional, National and International level of a food product. Because it is produced in a specific geographical environment, with specific natural and climatological characteristics, with a raw material originating from that environment or with historical and traditional production systems.
It is therefore a quality and prestige brand. With five designations of originTenerife is the island with the highest wine production. Visit Güimar, Abona, Icod, La Orotava y TacoronteThe Canary Island grape is concentrated in about 60% of the Canary Island grape.
From mid-July to mid-November, so we're talking about the longest harvest in the world. With altitudes ranging from 50 to 1700 in the south of the island, where the highest vineyard in Europe is located in Granadilla; and on the north coast with altitudes ranging from 50 to 1000.
At the same time they present the greater varietal richness. Below, you will find a list of wineries in Tenerife classified according to whether they are located in the north or south of the island.
Best wineries in Tenerife South
Bodega Frontos - Granadilla de Abona
Frontos is a complex of wine tourism and catering services with its own vineyards in the heart of nature. This winery, restaurant and tasca are ideal for special occasions. The environment is a natural park with important specimens of autochthonous Canarian plants.
Frontos is developed on the basis of environmental conservation, sustainable development, respect for cultural diversity y responsible tourism strategies.
The vinifications carried out in the winery try to respect, maintain and enhance the natural conditions of the grapes with the best possible technology, using physical methods and very little chemical manipulation.
Elaborated six types of wineOrganic dry white, semi-dry white, rosé, classic white, earthy red and classic red.
Activities in Frontos
- Guided tour of this winery in Tenerife.
- Tour for the facilities traditional winery (1949), the modern winery (Frontos) and finally, taste all its wines in the tasting room.
- Visit of the farm and outdoor facilities and tasting of final wines.
Bodega Comarcal Valle de Güimar - Arafo
The Valle de Güímar Regional Winery surrounded by nature and silence. The winery was founded in 1989 from the union of 15 winegrowers We were convinced that this was the ideal place to produce high quality wines.
Today they are 152 winegrowers who cultivate their vines all year round with hard work and effort on farms with volcanic soil located between 300 and 1500 metres above sea level, in areas of difficult access and without irrigation water: an astonishing example of heroic viticulture.
It produces its wines under the brands Ayosa Mists y Cho Marcial Peak. It is a benchmark in white wines.
It also produces one of the first quality sparkling wines in the world. brut nature and the first quality sparkling wine brut nature "reservation" from all over the Canary Islands.
Activities in Bodega Comarcal Valle de Güimar
- Guided tour with expert staff from the winery.
- Tasting of wines in the tasting room.
- Activities around the world of wine.
- Courses of tastings.
- Meetings and events.
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Don't miss the Experience Guided tour of Caserío Boquerón and its vineyards + tasting of Canary Island cheeses and wines
Discover the history and curiosities of Caserío el Boquerón, an old hacienda from the 18th century with canarian flavour and poetry on its walls. You will learn about the history of wine in Tenerife as well as the type of vines grown on the island.
In addition, at the end of the guided tour and your walks around the farm, you will have your table ready, under the shade of our fig tree, to taste a selection of the famous Canarian cheeses and a glass of wine from Tenerife, reserve your place for one of the best wines of Tenerife. special evening.
Best wineries in Tenerife North
Bodegas el Cercado - Tacoronte
The Bodega El Cercado is located in a small renovated houseIt has an organic fruit and vegetable farm.
Its owner, FranciscoHe is an oenologist with a long career in his profession, in charge of giving demonstrations of the facilities, telling the history of the winery and explaining the processes used to surprise the most exquisite customers.
Undoubtedly one of the best wineries to visit in Tenerife.
Activities at Bodegas el Cercado
- Tasting and visit to the estate with breakfast kilometre 0. Tasting in the cellar of the 4 wines of the house and a short visit to the estate.
- Tasting of the 4 house wines.
Bodega El Lomo - Tegueste
Located on an estate at 375-413 metres above sea levelis named after its brand name El Lomo. This is the area of rocky origin where the vineyards were able to take advantage of certain orographic and environmental characteristics.
The winery was founded in the late 1980s and is family owned. Félix Rodríguez Rodríguez.
Designed for 250,000 kg of grapes. The new building consists of areas for quality control laboratory, workers' quarters, barrel room and bottling.
It also houses a tasting room for the wine tourism for events, courses, celebrations and banquets.
Activities at Bodega El Lomo
- Visit El Lomo Terroir. An experience in the world of Canarian viticulture, starting with the origin: its vineyards and ending with the tasting of its different elaborations accompanied by a "km 0" wine pairing.
- Visit El Lomo Fray Luis. Enjoy a guided tour of the facilities while you learn about the history of Bodega el Lomo, from its beginnings, the Canary Island varieties, many of which are unique in the world, the production processes of its most special wines, all of which come from pre-phylloxera vineyards and a volcanic terroir.
- Tailor-made experiences
Bodegas El Monje - El Sauzal
One of the more special wineries in Tenerife. Bodegas Monje is located in a special enclave of Tenerife, in what is known as La Hollera; in the municipality of El Sauzal, with views of the Teide.
The Monje family has a long tradition of wine production since 1750.
The coexistence of oak barrels and modern maceration systems gives the red, white and rosé wines special flavours and aromas, perfectly adapted to the best Canarian cuisine.
The winery also hosts cultural, gastronomic and leisure events that go beyond the boundaries of wine, returning it to its historical social setting, truly dedicated to wine tourism.
Activities at Bodegas El Monje
- Gastro - theatre Ley Seca. Wines, theatre and gastronomy. Enjoy the wines and dishes at the Wine Club, inside the cellars, while
you experience the atmosphere of a speakeasy (underground club in the USA during Prohibition 1920-1933) with an "illegal and fun".; theatrical play. The duration
is approximately 3 hours. - Different tours
- Tailor-made experiences
- Mojos Workshop
- Brunch
- Visits to the winery with lunch or picnic lunch
- Vinotinte Workshop
- Wine and Tapas Pairings
- Variety of tastings, with helicopter or with stars
- Outdoor experiences such as picnics
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