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Bodegas Vega de Yuco opens Finca Testeina to private visits and commented tastings in the afternoon starting in October
Autumn comes to Finca Testin with one of the most magical and incredible sunsets that can be experienced in Lanzarote: imagine the sunset, between vineyards and volcanoes, with a glass of wine Vega de Yuco Wineries and admiring the surroundings Protected Landscape of La Geria and the Volcanoes Natural Park.
To enjoy this experience and spectacle of nature, Vega de Yuco Wineries will organize –in Finca Testin– private visits and commented tastings in the afternoon. They will take place starting in October., Thursday or Friday, of 18:30 a 20:00 hours, in this estate and manor house of Lanzarote dating back to the 16th century.
What does the winery propose??
The wine tourism activity at sunset will last about 90 minutes, initially in Spanish language, and will include a nice walk through the vineyard that is at the foot of the Testeina volcano, where the wine tourism technician and guide Yuco Valley will reveal the particularities and history of vine cultivation in Lanzarote, its varieties and characteristics and you will discover how the art of turning the fruit of the vine into wine was worked in the 19th century..
This interpreted tour will focus primarily on the before and after of the volcanic eruptions of We die (1730-1736), the resurgence of viticulture on the island, the historical and ethnographic values linked to the important culture of water and the history that is hidden behind the walls of the farmhouse of As tests, whose first documented references appear in the 16th century by the historian and writer of Canarian illustration Viera and Clavijo (1731-1813).
The experience culminates with a commented tasting of two wines from the best references of Vega de Yuco Wineries with special pairing of signature chocolates 'The Crown', well-known artisanal chocolate factory on the island of Lanzarote.
Reservation of places
To access the Finca and to be able to live this private experience it is necessary to reserve places through the website Finca Testin o Vega de Yuco Wineries. The price of the activity is 25 € (adults), with the option to reserve a place on the established days or also acquire an undated gift voucher to redeem in the coming months.
For more information, groups or special requests, Those interested can contact the phone 928 524 316 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a 15:30 h) or send an email to vegadeyuco@fincatesteina.com.
News
With this afternoon activity, Vega de Yuco Wineries intends to gradually expand its hours and days of visits and tastings in Finca Testin in order to meet the demand of the public interested in their wines and wine tourism experiences.
In addition, in the next few weeks, It also plans to extend the days of celebration of the vineyard tour and eco tastings which to date has been carried out in the morning hours, Tuesdays in English and Thursdays in Spanish. Shortly, This private activity can also be booked every day (except holidays), in different languages and times.
Stay tuned for the news of the winery that also promise to surprise with a monthly calendar of food and wine events, tastings, pairings and exclusive and original experiences aimed at those winelovers who want to enjoy a different evening and activity on the island.
