Volcanic wine tasting party in Azores islands: Local varieties

Four hours, three autochthonous grape varieties, and a garden full of volcanic wine

A volcanic wine tasting party on Terceira in the Azores islands where you taste Azorean wines and finger food in a family's garden and dining room. The activity runs four hours. Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation can be arranged in advance. A live guide speaks English or Portuguese.

The experience

The Azores islands sit among only eight volcanic wine-growing regions on earth, and the soil here shapes wines unlike any you'll find elsewhere. Thirty-three grape varieties are authorized on the islands, but three are autochthonous to this place: verdelho, arinto dos Açores, and terrantez do pico. Wines grown in volcanic terroir tend toward high acidity, savory character, salinity, and stony flavors: a profile that stands apart in a world chasing familiar tastes.

You'll spend the afternoon at an Azorean family's home, where the tasting unfolds in their garden and cozy dining room. The wines pair with Azorean cheeses, sausages, ham, olives, and other island snacks. This is a relaxed, social setting, not a formal tasting room. The family hosts private groups, so you'll book in advance and arrive with whoever you're traveling with.

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation can be arranged when you message ahead. If you're staying without a car, this settles the logistics of reaching a working vineyard family and getting back to your hotel without figuring out the route yourself.

What’s included

• Azorean wine tasting with three autochthonous varieties.
• Azorean cheeses, sausages, ham, olives, and island snacks.
• use of the family garden and dining room.
• a live guide in English or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (19 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

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Is this one for you?Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation means you don't need a car or local knowledge to reach the family's vineyard home and return to your hotel afterward.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What makes Azorean volcanic wines different from wines grown elsewhere?

Azorean wines grown in volcanic soils develop high acidity, savory character, salinity, and stony flavors. The Azores is one of only eight volcanic wine regions in the world, and three grape varieties (verdelho, arinto dos Açores, and terrantez do pico) are autochthonous to the islands, found nowhere else.

Can I arrange pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your accommodation can be provided. Send a message in advance to arrange it.

What food is served with the wines?

Azorean cheeses, sausages, ham, olives, and other typical island snacks are served to pair with the different wines.

Do I need to book as a group, or can I join others?

The family accepts private groups only, so you'll book your own party in advance. Send a message before you arrive to confirm your group size and any pickup needs.