Tenerife Wine Tasting Tour

Tenerife is a wine island of surprising quality and character, with five Denominación de Origen regions producing distinctive wines from grape varieties found nowhere else in the world. This guided wine tasting tour takes you into the heart of the island's viticultural heritage — visiting working vineyards where vines grow on volcanic slopes at altitudes up to 1,500 metres, and centuries-old bodegas where traditional methods meet modern winemaking.

The tour typically visits 2–3 wineries in the Tacoronte-Acentejo region (the island's largest DO) and the Orotava Valley, where terraced vineyards cascade down hillsides against a backdrop of Mount Teide. You'll taste the iconic Listán Negro red — a smooth, fruity wine from a grape variety that survived the phylloxera epidemic that devastated mainland European vineyards in the 19th century. White wines from the Listán Blanco and aromatic Malvasía (Malmsey) varieties are equally distinctive, with the volcanic terroir imparting a characteristic minerality prized by international wine critics.

Tastings are accompanied by artisan Canarian goat and sheep cheeses, cured meats, olives, and the ubiquitous mojos — red (spicy paprika) and green (coriander and parsley) sauces that define Canarian cuisine. The combination of exceptional wine, stunning vineyard settings, and knowledgeable guides who explain the unique history and terroir of Canarian viticulture makes this an essential experience for wine lovers visiting Tenerife.

A wine tasting tour is one of the most rewarding cultural experiences in Tenerife, revealing a side of the island that beach-focused visitors rarely discover. Tenerife has been producing wine since the 15th century — Shakespeare mentions Canary wine (Canary Sack) in several plays — and the modern industry has undergone a renaissance that is attracting international recognition.

Wine tours typically depart from the southern resorts mid-morning and return in the early afternoon, making them easy to combine with a beach afternoon or evening activity. The northern wine regions are a 45–60 minute drive from Costa Adeje. Book online for the best selection and prices.