Tacoronte

Wine Tasting & Winery Tours

Get to know the history of the Familia Monje and their vineyards during this guided winery tour. The family-run winery has operated since 1750, including growing the vineyards and making delicious wine. Learn about the uniqueness of Canary wine and its varieties of grapes grown in volcanic soil. This tour includes a tasting of four wines with four types of cheese. Indulge in local wine paired with artisan goat cheese from the Canary Islands:  A glass of Dragoblanco (a young white wine) paired with fresh white goat cheese from Tenerife. A glass of Hollera (a red wine produced using carbonic maceration) paired with smoked goat cheese from La Palma. A glass of Monje Tradicional (a young red wine) paired with a semi-cured peppery goat cheese from Fuerteventura. A glass of Listán Negro (a red wine aged in the barrel) paired with cured goat and sheep milk cheese from Gran Canaria.

Discover the island’s natural treasures and wine culture on a shore excursion to the highlands of Tenerife. Fill your lungs with pine-scented air, admire stunning views of the volcanic landscape, and enjoy a guided winery visit along with a tasting menu. Start your tour with a visit to Corona Forestal Nature Park to see the 'sea of clouds', a visually impressive phenomenon sure to blow your mind. See the impressive rock formations of this volcanic landscape and look out for a wide variety of wildlife. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Teide National Park, home to Mount Teide. After exploring the impressive national park, head to a prestigious winery surrounded by vast vineyards that are tended by hand. Enjoy a guided visit of the vineyards and the winery to learn about the wine production process. Afterwards, savor a delightful lunch on the terrace, accompanied by a selection of 3 wines made from unique varieties of grapes. Wonderful nature, local traditions, and the best Canary Island wines await you.

Discover the best of Tenerife's gastronomic and cultural heritage on this all-encompassing food tour. After meeting your guide at the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, drive through the Corona Forestal Nature Park between native ancient canary pine trees to reach the highlands, where you can admire the unique panoramic views of what is referred to by locals as a 'sea of clouds' before continuing to Mount Teide National Park. Here, witness volcanic cones, craters, lava flows and magical rock formations at every step you take. Aftewards, begin your descent through the Valley of La Orotava, where you will discover the best-kept secrets of centuries of rich agricultural tradition, through the production of grapes, cereals, potatoes, chestnuts, and tropical fruits, shaping a landscape of lush green areas and stone terraces. Finally, sit down to a delicious lunch at a traditional family-owned restaurant where you will enjoy a tasting menu designed with fresh, local products, and cooked using traditional recipes passed down through generations. After your meal, get dropped off back at the port in time for your cruise ship departure.