Casa del Vino is a wine museum and tasting venue in El Sauzal, in northern Tenerife, housed in a 17th-century Canarian estate. Explore exhibits on the island’s wine production and agriculture, then choose local wines to taste with cheeses and other regional products. The property also has a vineyard, gardens, a shop and a restaurant with a terrace. It suits wine enthusiasts and anyone curious about Tenerife’s food and farming; allow time for both the museum and a tasting.
A wine museum in a former estate
Casa del Vino is in El Sauzal, in northern Tenerife. The museum occupies a 17th-century Canarian country estate, bringing the island’s wine history into the setting where visitors can also taste local produce. Exhibits cover the island’s wine industry, from growing grapes to making wine, as well as traditions connected with wine. Displays also touch on Tenerife’s agricultural history and products such as honey.
The old estate’s rooms give the museum a sense of place. One room has a traditional Canarian ceiling with detailed decoration. The exhibits include information about wine production and consumption in earlier centuries, alongside displays about the craft and processes involved. The estate’s gardens and vineyard add outdoor spaces to explore between the museum and tasting areas.
Tasting Tenerife wines
After looking around the museum, you can choose a tasting of local wines. Tasting selections have included white, rosé and red wines, served with local products such as goat cheese, honey and cheese spread. Some tastings have also included pork leg. The wine selection can differ between visits, so the wines available are not fixed.
The tasting is a useful way to sample wines from Tenerife in the same place where you can learn about the island’s wine-making. Explanations during tastings may be brief, so the museum is a good place to explore the background at your own pace. The venue has a courtyard and terrace seating where tastings can take place.
The shop, restaurant and grounds
The gift shop stocks local wines and other island products, including banana wine, spreads and liquor. It gives you a chance to take home a bottle or browse products connected with Tenerife’s agriculture. The property also has a restaurant, with a terrace that looks out across the surrounding area. Restaurant offerings include local cuisine and dishes made with local and seasonal ingredients.
Plan around 1.5 hours if you want to see the museum, have a tasting and browse the shop. Arriving early can mean a quieter visit. The estate has free and paid parking options, as well as wheelchair-accessible parking, an entrance and a restroom.
FAQ
Where is Casa del Vino?
It is at C. San Simón, 49, in El Sauzal, northern Tenerife.
How long do you need at Casa del Vino?
Allow about 1.5 hours to explore the museum, taste wine and visit the shop.
Can you taste Tenerife wines at Casa del Vino?
Yes. You can choose a tasting of local wines, which may be served with products such as cheese and honey.
Is there parking at Casa del Vino?
Yes. The site has free and paid parking options, including accessible parking.
