wine tourism in lanzarote
Guided tours and tastings | Testeina Estate - Bodegas Vega de Yuco
Vega de Yuco is a Canarian bodega brimming with authentic tradition and innovation. Its wines are characterized by their genuine, expressive quality and a personality all of their own.
Discover the history, the before and after of the volcanic eruptions of Timanfaya, the culture of water and the essence of Lanzarote wines with an exclusive guided tour of the vineyards and historic house of Finca Testeina (16th century), located in the heart of the Protected Landscape of La Geria.
Testing Experience
We will take a comfortable walk through the vineyard located at the foot of the Testeina Volcano, where you will be able to learn about the peculiarities and history of vine cultivation in Lanzarote, its varieties and characteristics, and discover how the art of converting the fruit of the vine into wine You will also learn everything about the Malvasía Volcánica and the Listan Negro, exclusive varieties of the island and predominant in our elaborations.
We will also discover the before and after of the volcanic eruptions of Timanfaya (1730-1736), the historical and ethnographic values linked to the important culture of water on the island, and the history that hides behind the walls of the manor house and farmhouse. of Testeina, whose first documented references appear in the 16th century.
To finish the experience, we will carry out a commented tasting of organic wines, paired with chocolate bonbons, made by an artisan workshop on the island, with views of the Testeina volcano and Los Volcanes Natural Park.
What we offer?
- Guided visit: Manor house of Finca Testeina, Cistern, Lagar and old winery with interpretation of vineyard and surroundings of the Natural Park of Los Volcanes.
- Eco CataPairing: 2 wines of the best references from Bodegas Vega de Yuco.
- Pairing: Handmade chocolate from the island of Lanzarote.
- Day and time
- mars | 11:00 a.m. (Visit in English)
- Thursday | 12:00 p.m. (Visit in Spanish)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Price: 22 euros/adults - 11 euros/children (5 to 17 years old)
- Visits will be made exclusively in English on Tuesdays and in Spanish on Thursdays. Holidays closed.
- The visits will be made for a maximum of 20 people and a minimum of 6. The company reserves the right to cancel the activity if the minimum established occupation of places is not reached, proceeding to reimburse the amount paid.
- Events and special groups it is recommended to check availability, through the contact form Contact or in the email vegadeyuco@fincatesteina.com.
If you like the sunsets and above all enjoy them in an idyllic environment such as the Protected Landscape of La Geria, this is your experience.
We will take a nice walk at sunset through the vineyard that is located at the foot of the Testeina Volcano, where you can learn about the particularities and history of vine cultivation in Lanzarote, its varieties and characteristics, and discover how the art of turning the fruit of the vine into wine was worked in the 19th century.
We will also discover the before and after of the Timanfaya volcanic eruptions (1730-1736), the resurgence of viticulture on the island, the historical and ethnographic values linked to the important cculture of water and the history that is hidden behind the walls of the Testeina manor house and farmhouse, whose first documented references appear in the 16th century by the historian and writer of Canarian illustration Viera y Clavijo (1731-1813).
To finish the experience, we will carry out a commented tasting of two wines from Bodegas Vega de Yuco. We will pair them with chocolate bonbons, made by an artisan workshop on the island.
What we offer?
- Guided tour at sunset: Manor house, cistern, winepress and old winery with interpretation of the vineyard and surroundings of the Los Volcanes Natural Park.
- Eco CataPairing: 2 wines of the best references from Bodegas Vega de Yuco.
- Pairing: Handmade chocolate from the island of Lanzarote.
- Day and time
- Thursday | Friday: 6:30 p.m. (Check availability)
- Language: Español
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Price: 25 euros/adults - 14 euros/children (5 to 17 years old)
* The company reserves the right to suspend the activity, proceeding to refund the full amount paid.
* Cancellations 24 hours before the start of the visit.
*The visit not made by the client will not be refunded.
* For special events and groups, it is recommended to check availability, through the contact form or by email vegadeyuco@fincatesteina.com.
Sinesthetic Cata | Private Groups
The sight, the smell, the touch, the taste… and also the hearing.
Get ready to live a unique sensory and emotional experience that you will literally enjoy with all five senses, through a private visit and a synesthetic tasting with the elegant and modern Brut Nature Princesa Fayna. Sparkling wine from 100% Diego grapes, made by the traditional method (champanoise) with a minimum of 24 months of aging.
Guided tour and synaesthetic tasting 'Princess Faina'
We propose you to know the origin and evolution of artisan viticulture from Lanzarote with a private and guided tour through the vineyards that are at the foot of the volcano and the emblematic house of Finca Testeina. The Estate is located in the Protected Landscape of La Geria, surrounded by vineyards and in the surroundings of the Natural Park of Los Volcanes.
Our elegant and exclusive Diego grape sparkling wine Princesa Fayna, puts the finishing touch to this experience with a cata sinestesica blindly that will stimulate all your senses and awaken your emotions.
The sensory experience is presented in the form of a musical work, whose melody evolves along with the wine itself during the tasting. Created exclusively to feel the emotions that this Brut Nature transmits to us and explore your own. An intimate tasting that will not leave you indifferent.
This experience is produced with cutting-edge sound technology that produces a three-dimensional sound effect (360º), creating a sound-emotional environment that facilitates an incredible tasting experience..
What we offer?
- Guided visit: Manor house of Finca Testeina, Cistern, Lagar and old winery with interpretation of vineyard and surroundings of the Natural Park of Los Volcanes.
- Synesthetic Tasting. Blind tasting with Princesa Fayna sparkling wine.
- Duration: 90 minutes
- by Rafael Arozarena (1973), set in Lanzarote and considered one of the classic works of Canarian literature.: Testeina Estate (Carretera General de La Geria, LZ-30, km13. Masdache)
- Public: +18 (adults only)
- Language: Spanish (Consult other languages)
Bookings
If you wish to live this experience privately and exclusively or hire it for events and groups, please contact the email sometimes@fincatesteina.com.
Discover the culture and tradition of wine and salt production in Lanzarote with this ecological multi-experience and sustainable so special that we propose to you.
With this bonus you can enjoy two experiences through unique landscape enclaves of the island with a lot of history and also get two special gifts for your palate.
Take advantage of this opportunity now to visit Testeina and Salinas de Janubio or surprise with an original gift voucher.
What we offer?
A) FINCA TESTEINA experience of Bodegas Vega de Yuco
The winery offers a five-senses experience at Finca Testeina, where you can discover the particularities and history of the vineyard in Lanzarote, its varieties and characteristics, and learn how the art of turning the fruit of the vine into wine is worked. The visit includes a tasting of two wines with artisanal chocolate pairing.
This experience is completed with a BOTTLE OF Esencia Yaiza WINE so that you can also enjoy it at home and toast all the unique moments that you are going to live with this bonus.
DAYS OF THE VISIT
*TUESDAY | 11:00 am (Visit in English)
*THURSDAY | 12:00 p.m. (Visit in Spanish)
Reservations to redeem the voucher in Vega de Yuco:
+34 928 524 316 | vegadeyuco@fincatesteina.com
B) SALINAS DE JANUBIO Experience
One of the most unique landscapes on the island of Lanzarote and a space of cultural tradition with more than one hundred years of history.
You will learn about its various architectural, ethnographic and environmental values, as well as its hydraulic layout and the exceptional volcanic environment that leaves no one indifferent. The visit also includes a tasting of exclusive products.
After the visit you will also receive a premium product from the FLOR DE SAL DE JANUBIO range of high gastronomic value.
Reservations to redeem the voucher in Salinas de Janubio:
* Check days and times. | Reservations: +34 659 449 849 | visits@salinasdejanubio.com
CONDITIONS
* Reservations will be made at each establishment on the days and times scheduled for visits. It can be the same day or on different dates.
* Voucher valid for 1 person, up to three months after purchase.
* Complementary products to the activity subject to stock and availability.
If you wish to live this experience privately and exclusively or hire it for groups, please contact the email sometimes@fincatesteina.com.
