Bodegas Monje: guided winery tour with wine and Canary cheese tasting
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2-hour guided tour of Bodegas Monje, a family winery founded in 1750 in El Sauzal, with four wines paired with four goat cheeses from Tenerife, La Palma, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. Rated 4.5/5 from 533 reviews.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Family winery since 1750
- 4 wines with 4 Canary cheeses
- Vineyards on volcanic soil
- Barrel-aged Listán Negro
- Groups of up to 15
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Our take
Unlike the Casa del Vino, here you visit a working winery with a guide and see how wine is made on volcanic soil. The pairing with cheeses from four islands is the most original part; if you only do one tasting in Tenerife, this one is more complete.
What's included
- Guided winery tour
- Tasting of four wines with four cheeses
Not included
- Additional food and drinks
- Transport
Good to know
What to bring
- Mobile booking
Things to keep in mind
- On Saturdays and Sundays, English tours run at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
- Groups of up to 15 people
- Transport not included
Meeting point
Bodegas Monje, C. Cruz de Leandro, 36, El Sauzal.
Your guide meets you at the winery.
The experience
What you will see
- Bodegas Monje, a family winery running since 1750.
- The vineyards and grapes grown on volcanic soil.
- How Canary wine is made.
How it works
You arrive at the winery in El Sauzal and a guide shows you around and tells the story of the Monje family. Then you taste four wines, from a young white to a barrel-aged Listán Negro, each paired with a goat cheese from a different island.
Who I recommend it for
- Wine and cheese lovers.
- Anyone who wants to see a real winery, not just a tasting room.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone without a way to get there: transport is not included.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible according to the provider.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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