Tenerife: Wine & Cheese Tasting Tour at Local Winery

Summary

Guided wine tasting with local cheeses at Bodegas Monje

You’ll wander vineyards overlooking the Atlantic, taste four Canarian wines paired with local cheeses, and hear stories from your guide about Tenerife’s winemaking traditions. With small groups and both English & Spanish tours available, it’s a relaxed way to experience island flavors—and maybe discover a new favorite pairing you’ll crave long after.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely stepped onto the terrace at Bodegas Monje before the wind carried this salty, earthy smell from the vines—hard to describe, but it felt like standing in someone’s backyard, not a big tourist spot. Our guide, Marta, waved us over with a grin and started talking about the volcanic soil here in Tenerife. She had this way of making you feel like you were just chatting over coffee rather than on a tour. I kept getting distracted by the view—rows of grapevines tumbling down toward the ocean, clouds moving fast overhead.

The wine tasting came next (they do it first if you book the later slot—kind of funny, but I didn’t mind). We tried four wines, each with its own cheese from different Canary Islands. The Dragoblanco was crisp and cold and came with this fresh goat cheese that squeaked between my teeth. Marta told us how every island does their cheese differently—she even made us guess which one was smoked (I got it wrong; she laughed and said most people do). The red wine from Fuerteventura had this peppery kick that surprised me. I still think about that pairing sometimes when I’m back home eating boring supermarket cheese.

Afterward, we wandered through the cellar—cool air, barrels stacked up like something out of an old movie. Marta switched between Spanish and English so everyone could follow along (I tried to say “gracias” properly; she smiled politely). There was this moment where everything went quiet except for someone’s footsteps echoing off the stone floor. It felt kind of sacred for a second—maybe that’s dramatic, but you know what I mean.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Winery Tour and Wine Cheese Tasting

• Guided winery tour and tasting of four wines with cheeses

Top questions

How many wines are included in the Tenerife winery tour?

The tasting includes four different Canarian wines.

Are cheese pairings part of the Bodegas Monje experience?

Yes, each wine is paired with a different local cheese from the Canary Islands.

Is there an English-speaking guide for the tour?

Yes, tours are available in both English and Spanish.

How long does the wine & cheese tasting last?

The activity lasts approximately 90 minutes.

What is the maximum group size for this winery tour?

The maximum group size is 10 people.

Is lunch included in the Bodegas Monje tour?

No full lunch is included; tastings feature wine and cheese pairings.

Are vegetarian options available during the tasting?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested when booking.

Is Bodegas Monje wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the winery is wheelchair accessible.

What days are English tours offered at 11am and 5pm?

Saturdays and Sundays have English tours at 11am and 5pm.

What’s included

Your visit includes a guided tour of Bodegas Monje with an expert local guide who shares stories in both Spanish and English. You’ll sample four Canarian wines each paired with regional cheeses during your tasting session—all within a small group setting for a more personal experience.