BANDEIRAS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Volcanic Islands on the Palate: A Compact Tasting Across Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands and Sicily
A guided tasting that travels four volcanic archipelagos in a focused, chef‑paired session—useful for planning timing, dietary limits and the regions represented.
Volcanic Islands on the Palate: A Compact Tasting Across Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands and Sicily.
Embark on a guided tasting that traces wines from four volcanic archipelagos—the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Sicily—while meeting producers and sampling regional varieties in a concentrated, restaurant‑led experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A multi‑course, island‑forward tasting
The experience centers on a carefully composed menu served at the Mesa Pico, paired with wines from volcanic islands to illustrate differences in climate and grape expression.
Tasting across four volcanic archipelagos
Participants taste a selection of wines drawn from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Sicily, intended to show each region's distinct profiles and producers.
Meet the producers behind island wines
The format emphasizes connecting guests with passionate producers and the stories behind the island vineyards to deepen appreciation beyond the glass.
What the day feels like
What the tasting feels like
The session unfolds as a focused tasting that pairs multiple island wines with a chef’s menu, guiding guests through climate and varietal contrasts while highlighting the producers behind each bottle.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Scheduled as a compact tasting session; official listed duration ranges between 2h30 and 3h.
The menu centers on fish dishes paired with island wines; inform the operator of allergies or dietary restrictions at least 48 hours in advance to determine possible accommodations.
This guided tasting is operated by Azores Wine Company at the Mesa Pico setting.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tasting?
The listed duration for the experience is between 2h30 and 3h.
Which islands’ wines will I taste?
Wines come from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Sicily.
How many courses are served?
The operator provides a multi‑course menu served at the Mesa Pico (the highlights note a menu offering), paired with wines from the four archipelagos.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?
The menu is fish‑based and can be adapted for some dietary restrictions if you inform the operator at least 48 hours in advance; vegetarians cannot be accommodated in the restaurant seating (a vegetarian option is available at the Balcão “Atitude”) and vegan service is not possible.
Who operates the tasting?
The experience is run by the Azores Wine Company.
Will I meet producers during the tasting?
The session is designed to connect guests with producers and their stories as part of the comparative tasting.