MADALENA FARM FIELD GUIDE
Five-wine tasting at Pico Island’s oldest cooperative winery in Madalena
A focused, hour-long visit that combines a guided tour of the island’s largest wine producer with a tasting of five regional wines, useful for travelers who want a concise, expert-led introduction to Azorean viticulture.
Five-wine tasting at Pico Island’s oldest cooperative winery in Madalena.
On Pico Island, the region’s largest and oldest wine producer preserves ancestral methods while sharing the island’s vinicultural identity in a short, concentrated visit. The Azores Premium Wine Tasting pairs a guided tour of the cooperative winery with a tasting of five wines that showcase Pico’s distinct flavors and history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The island’s largest and oldest wine producer
Visit the cooperative winery that stands as Pico’s oldest and largest producer — a living institution that balances respect for traditional production with contemporary knowledge.
Winemaking handed down through generations
The operator emphasizes preservation of ancestral techniques, offering visitors insight into the traditional practices that define Azorean winemaking.
A guided tasting of five regional wines
A focused tasting presents five wines selected to illustrate the region’s flavors and the cooperative’s production approach.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
This is a compact, guided visit that moves from an introduction to the cooperative winery into an explanation of production methods and culminates with a curated tasting of five wines — all arranged to fit into an hour.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The visit lasts approximately 1 hour.
Practical meeting-location details, including the farm address and contact, are sent by the operator after booking.
The meeting point for the experience is Madalena on Pico Island.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The experience is approximately 1 hour.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is Madalena; after booking the operator will send full farm location and contact details.
What does the visit include?
A guided tour of the cooperative winery and a tasting of five wines that showcase the region and the cooperative’s production.
What group sizes are accepted?
The experience is run for parties of 2 to 20.
Will I get directions and contact details?
Yes — the operator sends the farm location and contact details to guests after booking.
Is the tasting focused on local wines?
Yes — the tasting comprises five wines selected to represent the region and the cooperative’s style.