Discover the unique island wines of the Azores through a curated tasting experience at Azores Wine Company. Learn about local viticulture traditions while savoring distinctive varieties crafted from volcanic soils.
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Azores Wine Company
Discover the unique island wines of the Azores through a curated tasting experience at Azores Wine Company. Learn about local viticulture traditions while savoring distinctive varieties crafted from volcanic soils.
Azores Wine Company is a boutique wine experience based in Bandeiras, Açores. The company curates guided tastings and dining events that showcase wines from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and select continental regions of Portugal, Spain and Italy. Experiences range from two-hour tasting journeys—highlighting grape varieties such as Arinto dos Açores, Verdelho, Terrantez do Pico, Listrão and Listan Blanco—to menu-led meals at the open kitchen counter.
Tastings include region-focused trips like "Islands – Portugal, Espanha e Itália", island comparisons, single-producer showcases such as António Maçanita selections, and themed menus including "Sal & Especiarias" and "Loucos por Brancos Fantásticos!" Several experiences pair wines with curated dishes; the Menu ao Balcão offers vegetarian customization while noting the tasting menu is not available for guests avoiding meat and fish. Many standard tastings run approximately two hours and draw directly on Pico Island ingredients and Azorean wine traditions.
Azores Wine Company connects guests with producers, sources rare local varieties from volcanic terroirs, and maintains a wine library used for special selections. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the business emphasizes authentic regional storytelling, small-group formats and carefully paired flavors. Visitors seeking island wine education, unique tasting menus, or a focused exploration of Azorean grape varieties will find specialized, on-location experiences in Bandeiras.
Location
Bandeiras, Açores
Based on Pico Island
Typical Duration
2 hours
Most tastings last two hours
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Recognized travel listing for wine experiences
Tours Offered
12 experiences
Island-focused tastings and menus
Reserve a tasting or menu experience to explore rare Pico varieties and curated pairings — limited spots for small groups.
Arrive early for the best experience
Getting there early ensures a relaxed tasting and personalized attention from guides.
Taste with friends
Sharing a flight of wines makes the experience more enjoyable and social.
Ask about vineyard practices
Learn how organic and sustainable practices influence wine flavor and quality.
Bring a notebook
Jot down your favorites and tasting notes to remember later.
Comfortable shoes
Easy walking shoes for vineyard visits and tours.
Notebook and pen
Ideal for jotting down tasting notes and favorites.
Sun protection
Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for outdoor tastings in sunny weather.
summer
Light jacket or sweater
Warm clothing for cooler indoor or outdoor environments.
fall/winter