The Museum of Vines and Wines of Tenerife…read more
After spending the morning exploring la Laguna, my guide took me took me to the beautiful countryside to take in the largest wine area in the Canary Islands.
First stop was the House of Wine or La Baranda. An old Canarian farm that dates back to the 17th century. Now the local government uses it to promote the quality local wines.
I started in the small museum that has many old wine related artifacts, dioramas, and lots of posted guides to explain the centuries of Canary Island wine making. From here a stroll across the courtyard to a small room for a video presentation.
In the tasting hall you can sample wines from the five wine areas on the island. The traditional gift shop next door stocks all the wines for purchase.
There is also a restaurant and tapas bar serving local traditional dishes based on recipes handed down over generations. At this visit I didn't eat here, I had grabbed a snack at the Laguna Market.
Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturday 9 am to 9 pm and 11 am to 6 pm on Sundays.
There is a large lot down the hill about a block for parking.