Azorean volcanic wine tour from Angra do Heroísmo
Only eight places in the world produce volcanic wines. Just think of the romance that surrounds wines grown in soils born of molten earth and ash. Volcanic soils account for only 1 percent of the world’s surface but contribute a much larger percentage of the world’s great vineyards. Volcanic wines have captivated adventurous wine lovers looking to shock their palates with something different.
This is a micro-production wine from the volcanic Azores islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is grown in volcanic basalt at sea level, less than 50m from the Atlantic. This terroir and the blend of varieties imbue this wine with incredible minerality and purity, as well as unmistakable stony flavours, salinity, and a savoury character, minerality and volcanic wines walk hand-in-hand. Volcanic wine regions are home to some of the most intriguing and characterful wines in the world. Azores, the place where the stone became wine.
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Azorean volcanic wine tour from Angra do Heroísmo
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What's included in Azorean volcanic wine tour from Angra do Heroísmo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Muzeum Winiarstwa W Biscoitos
Visit the wine museum and the winery with a guide. Taste the wine of this producer and visit the cellar. (Sundays and Mondays the museum is closed, we will visit another winery our provide a wine taste at the picnic area)
Biscoitos
Volcanic terroir - Walk along the land where the grapes are produced and understand its unique characteristics. Enjoy the magnificent landscape of this village in the north of the island and visit the famous natural ocean pools.
In a relaxing atmosphere in the garden of an Azorean family, try several different Azorean volcanic wines (at least 3 wines/full bottle on the table) accompanied by appetizing tastings of the island's flavors.
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- Private transportation
- In a relaxing atmosphere in the garden of an Azorean family, try several different Azorean wines accompanied by appetizing tastings of the island's flavors.
- Taste several difrerent local Azorean wines (at least 3 wines/full bottle on the table), fortified wines and homemade liqueurs. Legal drinking age in Portugal is 18 years old
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic beverages consumption is only for 18 years old and above
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