5 Tenerife wineries to visit
Tenerife has so much to offer. And the thousands of tourists who visit us every year know it. Beyond sun and sand, the island has a rich oenological heritage that magnetises the wine-loving masses. We want to make your holiday easier for you, so when you’re planning your tour, make sure you include our 5 top Tenerife wineries.
Follow our tour and sample Tenerife’s finest wines
Tenerife’s winemaking tradition dates right back to 1497, when the Portuguese Fernando de Castro planted the first vineyard. It was just one year after the end of the Conquest of the Canary Islands. The island’s new residents found the volcanic soil particularly attractive, and cultivation soon commenced. In fact, these Tenerife wines became so famous that even Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott named them in their works.
Tenerife is the proud home of five designations of origin: Abona, Tacoronte-Acentejo, Valle de Güímar, Valle de la Orotava and Ycoden-Daute-Isora. The island has become a leading wine tourism destination! Here are Princess Hotels and Resorts’ five top winery recommendations, located across the island from north to south. Treat yourself to a day among the vines, and get ready to be bowled over by the striking wine flavours.
Bodegas Monje
One of the island’s most renowned wineries, Bodegas Monje, is in the municipality of El Sauzal to the north. Thanks to its long winemaking tradition, this Tenerife winery has become an industry leader. They grow several varieties of grapes: Listán Negro, Listán Blanco, Negramoll, Marmajuelo, Tintilla and Vijariego Negra, all used to create delicious red wines. The winery is also recognised as an excellent producer of white and rosé wines, all meticulously macerated in oak barrels.
The winery offers various wine experiences, every day of the week. Examples include brunches as well as produce and wine tastings. And you can expect the unexpected; they offer tastings of wines aged in the deepest depths, as well as ‘helicopter tastings’ and sessions beneath the stars. They also offer other unique activities like picnics, and even runs through their vineyards – if you’re feeling active.
Or, you could just take a guided tour. In short, an essential stop-off on your tour of the island.
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It has an incredibly rich history. The winery has family ties dating back to 1750. The current winery was created in 1956, and is located on an impressive sloped hillside with volcanic soil. You simply can’t miss these next-level wine tourism experiences – they even put on theatrical performances!
Address: Camino Cruz de Leandro, 36. El Sauzal
Telephone: 922 58 50 27
Opening hours: 10:00 – 19:00 (every day)
Guided tour schedule: 11:00 / 13:00 / 17:00
Bodega Comarcal Valle de Güímar
The Bodega Comarcal Valle de Güímar is owned by a total of 152 families on the island, producing two wine brands: Pico Cho Marcial and Brumas de Ayosa. For their whites, they grow Listán Blanco, Malvasía Blanca and Moscatel de Alejandría grape varieties. And for the reds: Verijadiego Negra, Negramoll, Listán Negro and Merlot. These varieties have adapted perfectly to the altitude, volcanic soil and temperatures characteristic of the location.
The winery also offers a number of guided tours of its facilities, with snack or lunch options. Choose from three experiences: guided tour with wine tasting and snacks, guided tour with wine tasting and lunch, and wine tasting on its own. All need to be booked in advance.
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You’ll find some incredible flavours. Their Brumas de Ayosa Malvasía Aromática, for example, was chosen as the Best Canary Island Wine for the last two years, 2023 and 2024.
Address: Carretera Los Loros km. 4,5. Arafo
Telephone: 922 51 30 55
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 15:00; Saturdays: 09:00 – 13:00.
Cumbres de Abona
The Cumbres de Abona Cooperative Society winery was created in the municipality of Arico in 1989 to address the deterioration of the sector in the south of the island. The winery produces its wines under the brands Cumbres de Abona, Flor de Chasna and Testamento. The red, white and rosé wines are produced from grape varieties including Listán Blanco and Listán Negro, Merlot, Tempranillo, Ruby Cabernet, Baboso Negro, Syrah and Malvasía Aromática.
If you’d like to go on one of the winery’s guided tours, you’ll need to book a week in advance. They also offer wine tourism experiences. Their ‘Flor de Chasna’ experience gives you the chance to see a wine production demo (and sample the wine, of course). And you’ll find out about their olive oil. too.
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Discover the unique character of their wines, produced on an area of the island with desert conditions and scant rain, all year round. This gives the wines their signature flavour. You have to try them!
Address: Camino El Viso, s/n Teguedite
Telephone: 922 76 86 04
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 15:00; Saturdays: 08:00 – 13:00.
Bodegas Reverón
The Bodegas Reverón project was created by Eugenio Reverón Sierra. With an impressive 60 years of winemaking experience, he decided to expand his old winery with his son in 2006. Located in Vilaflor, the vineyards produce: Listán Blanco for dry white and fruity white wines; and Listán Negro, Tempranillo, Castellana and Cabernet Sauvignon, mainly for the reds.
Firmly committed to modernisation, this winery has expanded into much more than wine sales. It offers exclusive visits to its facilities upon request. You can choose from tastings with appetisers or snacks and live cooking demos. We recommend their unique ‘Teide under the Stars’ experience: a starlit dinner inside Teide National Park (Wednesdays and Saturdays).
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These wines are born at high altitudes. The singular winery is located 1,300 metres above sea level in Vilaflor, considered the Canary Islands’ highest municipality. Revel in a unique wine experience on the slopes of Mount Teide.
Address: Carretera General Vilaflor. La Escalona. Los Quemados, 8
Telephone: 922 72 50 44
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 – 14:00; and Tuesday and Thursday: 15:00 – 17:00.
Presas Ocampo
A family-run business located in Tacoronte, the Presas Ocampo winery offers a wide variety of wines. They grow three grape varieties: Listán Negro, Negramoll and Castellana/Tintilla. It’s all thanks to businessman Domingo López Arvelo, who, back in the ’80s, decided to return to his roots and run the vineyards. There, you’ll find the perfect pairing for your favourite dishes, whether white, rosé or red wine.
Want to surprise someone with a great bottle of wine? There are plenty of gift options at the winery. You can also order directly from the winery, and request delivery within Tenerife free of charge.
Categories: Canaries, Travel Tips, Lifestyle, Tenerife
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