La Palma: Bodegas Teneguía Winery Tour & Wine Tasting

Summary

La Palma wine tasting tour with local stories and cellar walk

You’ll walk through Bodegas Teneguía’s working winery in La Palma with a local guide, see how grapes become award-winning wines, and taste several unique varieties at the source. Expect laughter, stories from locals, and those little sensory surprises — like volcanic soil in your glass or sunlight on old barrels — that stick with you long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We stepped through the doors of Bodegas Teneguía just as the morning sun was warming up Fuencaliente. The air inside had this earthy, almost sweet smell — like crushed grapes and old wood. Our guide, Ana, waved us over with a grin and started telling us about her grandfather who used to haul grapes here back when the scale out front was still shiny. I tried to picture it: dusty boots, laughter, maybe a few curses when the harvest was heavy. The place is older than it looks — seventy years of wine running through these rooms.

Ana led us past the de-stemming machines (louder than I expected) and into the grape-pressing area. There were these old tools on display — she called one “el pisón,” and I probably pronounced it wrong because she laughed and corrected me. The bottling area smelled different, more metallic, but you could hear someone humming behind a stack of crates. It’s not some polished tourist thing; there are real people working here, making jokes in Spanish that I only half-catch.

The wine tasting was at this long wooden table near a window looking out over the vines. We tried three wines — one white that tasted almost salty from the volcanic soil (I didn’t expect that), a red that Ana said pairs best with goat cheese from up the road, and then a sweet Malvasía that sort of lingered on my tongue longer than I thought it would. Someone’s kid ran by outside chasing a lizard, which made everyone laugh for a second. You can buy bottles right there if you want; I grabbed two for friends but honestly wish I’d gotten more.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Bodegas Teneguía winery and tasting

• Enter Bodegas Teneguía winery
• Learn winery history and vine-growing
• Visit reception and de-stemming area
• See grape-pressing process
• Explore bottling area
• Observe old winemaking instruments
• Taste wines at Sales Point

Top questions

Is wine tasting included at Bodegas Teneguía?

Yes, wine tasting is included as part of your guided visit at Bodegas Teneguía.

How long has Bodegas Teneguía been producing wine?

The winery has over 70 years of history making wine in La Palma.

Can I buy wine directly at the winery?

Yes, you can purchase bottles at their Sales Point after your tour and tasting.

Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

All areas are wheelchair accessible and infants can ride in prams or strollers.

What town is Bodegas Teneguía located in?

The winery is located in Fuencaliente on La Palma island.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Children are welcome but only guests 18 or older may participate in tastings.

What days is the Sales Point open?

Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00; Saturdays, Sundays & holidays from 10:00 to 13:00.

What’s included

Your guided day includes entrance to Bodegas Teneguía winery in Fuencaliente, parking fees covered if you’re driving yourself, a full walk-through of their winemaking process with stories from local staff, plus a generous wine tasting session at their cellar table before heading out again.