Discover Tenerife's unique wine culture on a guided tour of a working vineyard in Tacoronte. Sample award-winning local wines made from indigenous grape varieties found nowhere else in the world, paired with local cheeses. A cultural highlight for wine lovers.
Wine grown on a volcano, and you can taste it
Here is something most visitors never realise. Tenerife makes seriously good wine, grown on black volcanic soil on vines that survived when much of Europe's did not. Spend an afternoon in the hills tasting it and you get a completely different side of the island, slower, greener and quietly delicious. Good glass in hand, valley rolling away below you, this is Tenerife at its most grown up.
What the tasting is like
A guide takes you up into wine country, often around Tacoronte or the Orotava Valley, where you tour a vineyard and taste a selection of local wines paired with cheese and other local produce. You learn how the volcanic soil and the unusual grape varieties shape the flavour, without any of the stuffiness. It is relaxed, friendly and a very easy way to spend an afternoon.
Who it is for
Couples, foodies, and anyone who wants the calmer, more cultural side of Tenerife. It goes beautifully with a gentle horse ride through the countryside or a full tour of the green north.
Good to know
Most tours include transport, which means nobody has to drive and everyone gets to taste. Bring a light layer, since the hills are cooler than the coast, and come a little hungry, because there is usually food alongside the wine.
What's included
- Visit a working Tenerife vineyard
- 4+ wine tastings with cheese pairing
- Learn about Canarian wine culture
- Guided by a local expert
Frequently asked questions
What kind of wine does Tenerife produce?
Tenerife makes distinctive volcanic wines from local grape varieties grown on black soil, including crisp whites and characterful reds you rarely find elsewhere.
Is transport included?
Most guided tastings include transport to and from the vineyards, so you can enjoy the wine without worrying about driving.
Is food included?
Usually yes. Tastings are commonly paired with local cheese and other produce, which brings out the flavours of the wine.
Where do the tours go?
Often into wine regions like Tacoronte or the Orotava Valley in the north, where the vineyards and views are at their best.
Do I need to know about wine?
Not at all. Guides explain everything in a relaxed, friendly way, so it is enjoyable whether you are a connoisseur or just curious.
