How is this different from the Premium 5-wine tasting?

Both include the same five wines (white, red and liqueur); this version places more emphasis on the full history of the cooperative's vineyards and winemaking methods.

What wines will I taste?

Five wines: white, red and liqueur, made from Verdelho, Arinto dos Açores and Terrantez.

What makes Pico's wine special?

The grapes are grown surrounded by the Atlantic and volcanic basalt, giving the wines an exclusivity found nowhere else in the world.

Is this suitable for children?

This experience is for guests 18 and older only.

Is transportation included?

Transportation is not included, but private transfer can be arranged on request.

What languages is the tour offered in?

The tour is available in Portuguese and English.

What is the minimum and maximum group size?

A minimum party of 2 is required to book. Groups of up to 20 are welcome.

Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and rescheduling policy.

Pico Wine Tasting with 5 Wines

Quick Details

Duration: 1 hour
Type of Tour: Farm Tour
Tour Location: Madalena (Pico Island)
Wine Tasting: 5 Wines - White, red and liqueur
Number People: Minimum party of 2 required to book
Languages: Portuguese and English
Questions about the Tour: +351911701055 (WhatsApp)

The largest and oldest wine producer in the Azores continues to respect and preserve the way ancestors made wine. Over 1 hour, learn the history of the Cooperative — the story of the vineyards, the vinified grape varieties, and the winemaking and aging methods — while tasting 5 nectars produced on the island’s mountain: white, red and liqueur wines. Ages 18+, minimum party of 2 required to book. Available in Portuguese and English.

Enjoy an Amazing Wine Tour in Azores Island!

The largest and oldest wine producer in the Azores continues to respect and preserve the way our ancestors made wine. It is this culture of respect for our history and traditions, combined with the irreverence of new knowledge, that makes this wines the best of the Azores. Surrounded by the Atlantic and the volcanic basalt, our unique grape varieties – Verdelho, Arinto dos Azores and Terrantez – give the exclusivity of our wines that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. In this visit, you will have the opportunity to know the history of the Cooperative regarding the history of the vineyards, the vinified grape varieties, and the winemaking/aging methods. In the same time you will taste of 5 nectars produced on the island Mountain.

What is included

Welcome
Wine Tasting (5 wines) – White, red and liqueur
Sale of regional products and souvenirs

What is not included

Transportation to the farm

Itinerary

Welcome – Arrival at the cooperative winery in Madalena
Vineyard & Cooperative History – The full story of the vines, grape varieties and winemaking methods
Wine Tasting – Sample 5 wines: white, red and liqueur
Regional Shop – Browse local products and souvenirs

Highlights

A deeper historical dive than the standard tasting. This version pairs the 5-wine tasting with the full story of the Cooperative’s vineyards and winemaking methods.

The largest and oldest wine producer in the Azores. This cooperative has preserved traditional winemaking methods across generations, offering real historical weight to the tasting.

Grape varieties found nowhere else. Verdelho, Arinto dos Açores and Terrantez, grown between the Atlantic and volcanic basalt, give these wines a genuinely unique character.

Stunning volcanic vineyard views. Past guests consistently describe the intimate setting and views of the vineyards against the volcanic backdrop as unforgettable.