Tenerife: Tour of an Organic Vineyard with Tasting & Snacks

High in Tenerife, nearly 1,000 meters above sea level, Bodegas Ferrera grows old vines on a tongue of volcanic lava surrounded by Canary Island pines. The setting gives this three-hour tour more character than a simple winery tasting. You walk through the working vineyard, learn how difficult mountain viticulture is done, and finish with four wines and Canarian tapas.

I like two things right away: the small group of up to eight people, which leaves room for questions, and the clear focus on organic farming rather than a quick pour-and-leave tasting. I also like the mix of wine with local cheeses and croquettes, since the food helps turn the tasting into a proper light meal.

The main drawback is the mountain setting. You need warm clothing, comfortable clothes, and sports shoes, and the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so you must arrange your own way to the meeting point near the FERRERA sign.

Key Points Before You Book

• Nearly 1,000 meters above sea level: See old vines growing among volcanic rock and Canary Island pine trees.
• A walking tour with several stops: Learn about organic cultivation, mountain work, and the stages of winemaking as you move through the property.
• Four wines included: Taste two homegrown wines with Denomination of Origin, followed by two more wines with food.
• Four Canarian tapas: The final tasting includes local cheeses and assorted croquettes.
• Small, bilingual group: Tours are offered in English or Spanish, with a maximum of eight participants.
• Mountain conditions matter: Bring warm layers and sports shoes, and remember that transport to and from your hotel is not included.

A Vineyard Built on Volcanic Rock

The most unusual part of this experience is the place itself. This is not a flat vineyard laid out for easy machinery. Bodegas Ferrera sits in a high volcanic setting, with vines growing on a broad lava tongue and pine trees around the property.

That setting explains the phrase heroic high mountain vineyard. It refers to the hard physical work involved in tending vines where the ground, height, and terrain make everyday farming more demanding. You are not only looking at finished bottles. You are seeing the conditions the growers work with.

The tour begins near the winery, where you meet your guide by the FERRERA sign. A transfer takes you from the winery to the wine-growing areas, then the main route continues on foot. Since the experience includes walking between several stops, sports shoes are a sensible choice rather than a fashion decision.

The height also affects what you wear. Tenerife can be warm at lower elevations, yet this vineyard sits much higher. The operator specifically asks you to bring warm clothing, so do not rely on the weather at your beach hotel when packing for the tour.

Walking Among Old Organic Vines

The vineyard route is the heart of the outing. At several stops, your guide explains how the old vines are cultivated and what organic production means in practice. The focus is on seeing the work up close rather than only hearing a general talk inside a tasting room.

I like this format because each explanation has a physical setting around it. You can connect the talk about cultivation with the vines, the rough volcanic ground, and the mountain conditions. The experience should suit you especially well if you care about how wine is produced, not just how it tastes.

The guides are another strong part of the visit. Dácil is praised for being friendly and informative, while Darius is noted for his warm attention to guests and food needs. The available feedback also makes clear that the owner and guides care deeply about organic wine production, sustainability, and the surrounding nature.

Do not expect a large commercial operation with a long chain of staff. This is described as a lovely family winery, and the small group size supports that personal feel. With no more than eight people, you are less likely to get lost in a crowd, and there should be a better chance to ask about the vines or winemaking.

How the Wine Is Made

The middle section explains the winemaking process. Your guide connects the vineyard work with what happens after the grapes are harvested, giving you a clearer sense of how the wine moves from plant to bottle.

The supplied details do not promise a full technical production tour or access to every piece of winery equipment, so it is best to think of this as an educational vineyard visit with winemaking explanations, not a large-scale winery factory tour. That is a benefit if you prefer a direct, human explanation. It may be less satisfying if you want a highly technical cellar tour.

Two homegrown wines with Denomination of Origin are tasted during the route. A Denomination of Origin identifies wines connected to a recognized Spanish wine region and its production rules. Here, the label gives the tasting a useful regional context, since you are sampling wine made from grapes grown at the same property you have just seen.

The tour then ends with two additional wines. In total, four glasses are included, giving you enough range to compare the wines without turning the outing into an all-day drinking session. The experience lasts three hours, so the pace allows time for walking, explanations, and tasting rather than forcing everything into a short stop.

Four Wines and a Canarian Food Pairing

The last stop is where the tour shifts from farm visit to relaxed social tasting. Two more wines are served with Canarian cheeses and assorted croquettes. Four Canarian tapas are included, and the food is repeatedly described as generous and well matched with the wine.

This pairing is important for value. At $77 per person, you are paying for more than four samples. The price covers the guided walk, the transfer from the winery to the wine-growing areas, the explanations, four wines, and four tapas. It is not a bargain-basement tasting, but the combination makes it a reasonable half-day food and wine experience.

The food also makes the tour easier for people who are interested in local eating as much as wine. Canarian cheeses give you a direct regional connection, while croquettes provide something filling enough to keep the tasting comfortable. The meal is not presented as a full lunch, so plan around that if you arrive hungry.

If you are vegan, communicate your needs before the visit. Darius prepared extra croquettes for one vegan participant even without advance notice, which shows thoughtful service, but you should not assume every dietary request can always be handled at the last minute.

Views Across the Güímar Valley

The scenery is a major reason to choose this vineyard instead of an urban tasting room. From the property, you can look toward the Güímar Valley and the summit of Tenerife. The combination of high ground, volcanic rock, pine trees, and distant mountain views gives the tasting a strong sense of place.

The setting is especially useful for understanding Tenerife as more than a beach destination. The island changes sharply with altitude, and this tour takes you into a cooler, higher part of the island where farming and volcanic geography shape daily life.

The views are also part of the practical tradeoff. This is a walking activity in an uneven rural setting, not a fully accessible attraction. The operator states that it is not suitable for wheelchair users. The age restrictions also exclude children under 18 and people over 95, so the activity is aimed at adults who can manage the walk and the mountain conditions.

Group Size, Language, and Pace

The maximum group size is eight. That is small enough to keep the guide close and makes the experience a better fit for people who dislike large coach groups. It also helps preserve the family-run character of Bodegas Ferrera.

Tours are available in English and Spanish. If you book in English, you can expect the guide to explain the vineyard, organic cultivation, and wine process in that language. Guides such as Dácil and Darius have been singled out for being friendly and attentive, which matters in a small group because the guide shapes the entire visit.

The three-hour duration is well judged for the content. You have time to walk, stop, listen, taste, and eat, but the outing does not consume an entire day. The relaxed pace is another plus. The experience is not built around rushing from one sample to the next, and that makes it easier to pay attention to the setting.

Still, keep your schedule realistic. Since the tour includes a transfer, an outdoor walk, and several tasting stops, it is not something to squeeze between tightly timed activities. Build in enough time to reach the meeting point near the FERRERA sign.

Is $77 a Fair Price?

At $77 per person, this is a midrange wine experience rather than a casual tasting. The value depends on what you want from a winery visit.

If you only want a couple of pours in a tasting room, the cost may feel high. You are paying for a three-hour guided experience in a distinctive mountain setting, not just the wine itself. The route, vineyard explanations, transfer to the wine-growing areas, four glasses, and four tapas all form part of the package.

I think the price makes the most sense for you if you value small groups and a real working vineyard. The views and volcanic setting add something you cannot get from a standard town bar, while the food means you are not simply drinking on an empty stomach.

The excellent rating of 4.9 from 50 reviews supports the idea that the experience delivers consistently, especially in the areas that matter most: friendly guides, good wine, tasty food, and an unhurried pace. Still, ratings cannot change the physical facts. You must be comfortable walking outdoors, climbing or crossing rural ground as required by the route, and arranging your own transport to the meeting point.

Who Will Enjoy This Tour Most?

I would choose this experience if you want a quieter, more personal side of Tenerife. It suits couples, adult friends, and solo visitors who enjoy food, wine, farming, and scenery. The small group is also helpful if you want to ask questions rather than simply follow a guide through a crowded attraction.

It is a particularly good match for people interested in organic production. The tour does not treat sustainability as a decorative extra. Organic cultivation, care for nature, and the effort required to work old vines are central to the visit.

You should think twice if you dislike walking, get cold easily, or want a fully accessible experience. The operator clearly says it is not suitable for wheelchair users. Children under 18 cannot join, and the age limit excludes people over 95.

You should also consider your transport plans. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you need to reach the FERRERA meeting point independently. The exact starting time varies, and availability should be checked when booking.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which is useful if your Tenerife plans are still changing.

Should You Book Bodegas Ferrera?

Book this tour if you want mountain scenery, organic farming, and a proper food pairing in one compact experience. The combination of old vines, volcanic ground, pine trees, views over the Güímar Valley, and four wines gives the visit a clear sense of place.

The strongest reasons to go are the warm guide service, the small group, and the relaxed tasting with Canarian cheeses and croquettes. It is not the right choice if you want hotel transport, a wheelchair-friendly route, or a short indoor tasting with no walking.

For most adults who can manage the outdoor route, I think the $77 price is justified. This is a good way to spend three hours in Tenerife away from the coast, with enough wine and food to make the experience feel substantial rather than ornamental.

FAQ

How long does the organic vineyard tour last?

The tour lasts three hours, including the guided walk, explanations about cultivation and winemaking, wine tasting, and Canarian tapas.

How many wines are included?

Four glasses of wine are included. Two homegrown wines with Denomination of Origin are tasted during the route, followed by two additional wines at the final tasting stop.

What food is served with the wine?

The final tasting includes four Canarian tapas, including Canarian cheeses and assorted croquettes.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet your guide near the FERRERA sign. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

What languages are available?

The tour is offered in English and Spanish.

What should I bring, and who cannot join?

Bring warm clothing, comfortable clothes, and sports shoes. The activity is not suitable for wheelchair users, children under 18, or people over 95.