Food & Wine: Volcanic Wine Tasting Party in Terceira Island

Volcanic wines are produced in a volcanic terroir, they are rare, only eight regions in the world produce them. Azores islands are one of those volcanic wine-growing regions. Thirty-three grape varieties are currently authorized on the Azores, three of them are autochthonous (verdelho, arinto dos Açores, terrantez do pico).

Visit an Azorean family that can provide you the amazing wine, typical food tastings, and a relaxed party environment. All the action takes place in our garden and cozy dining room. Just think of the romance that surrounds wines grown in soils born of molten earth and ash. Volcanic wine regions are home to some of the most intriguing and characterful wines in the world. Wines grown on Azorean soils often have high acidity, a savory character, salinity, and stony flavors. In a world now thirsting for new flavors, exotic local varieties, and traditional wine styles, this alone makes volcanic wines worth a look.