In the beautiful north of the largest Canary Island, Tenerife, lies the charming coastal town of El Sauzal. Due to the mild and sunny climate every year, the volcanic island is ideal for winegrowing. If you are interested in this and would like to taste the wine, you should visit the Casa del Vino wine house in El Sauzal. You can get there as described below: Coming from the motorway TF-5, you have to turn off at kilometre 21 in El Sauzal and after the roundabout you will discover the red estate house directly. If you have rented a holiday flat in El Sauzal, you can also reach the Casa del Vino by taking a short walk.
Museum and restaurant in one
The museum is located in a former country estate from the 17th century. With the support of the island's government, the house has been lovingly restored to its original state and made accessible to everyone free of charge. In the wine museum, you can learn all about the interesting history of winegrowing on Tenerife and marvel at old equipment that used to be used to make wine. There is also a museum shop where you can buy cookbooks, local honey and cheese, traditional pastries, Tenerife souvenirs and much more. Admission to the museum is free. But the impressive manor house is not just a museum. Art exhibitions, wine courses, concerts and lectures are held regularly in the house's ballroom. In addition, the Casa del Vino also houses an excellent restaurant with a breathtaking view.
Taste and buy wine
Gourmets can also taste a wide variety of wines in the wine bar and then buy them in the vinotheque. The wine tasting menu changes every fortnight and visitors can choose from a total of 12 wines. They can also choose whether the wine should be white, pink or red. The five wine-growing regions of Tenerife are Abona, Valle de Güimar, Valle de La Orotava, Ycoden Daute Isora and Tacoronte-Acentejo. The grape varieties that grow on Tenerife are mainly Listan blanco and Listan negro. Somewhat less common are the Negramoll, Boboso negro, Gual, Verdello and Malvasia varieties. Mainly dry wines are also produced, which are very popular with the islanders. The wine tasting is accompanied by delicious cheese and nuts, which are typical of the Canary Islands. Thus, the Casa del Vino is an excellent excursion destination for all wine experts, interested people or connoisseurs.