Bodegas of Tenerife-Part 3

Our last bodega was really just a local vineyard that produces wine for the restaurant they operate on the grounds.  Las Gangarras is in the town of Arona about a 15 minute drive from the beaches of the south of the island. The restaurant consists of 5 Canarian farmhouses dating back to 1850. The 4 acre site allows for the owners to organically grow their own vegetables right there around the restaurant and they also have a small winery.  Due to time constraints, we were only there long enough to sample a few of their wines...didn't get to see the winery but did see the old press.  I must say all of the bodegas we visited were beautiful and the wines were absolutely delicious.  We ended up with 5 free bottles of wine to bring home...unfortunately only 3 bottles made it back!!!  Nothing more disappointing than to open a bag and see 2 crushed bottles of white, fruity wine!!!!!!!!!!!

Bodegas of Tenerife-Part 2

Once we finished our time at Reverone, it was time to load up the bus and head for Bodega Frontos.  Let me tell you, traveling on a bus in the mountains makes your heart skip a beat at times but our driver, Moedle, did an awesome job on those twists and turns!!!

Bodega Frontos is in Granadilla de Abona and was established in 2003.  The bodega is in a natural park area 600 meters above sea level where the soil is volcanic.  There is a cellar made of volcanic pumice which regulates the temperature for storage.  While there we sampled various award winning wines and indulged in a yummy Canarian lunch.  They also provided each of us with our wine of choice upon departure.  You can go here to learn more about Frontos: http://www.worldwidevineyards.co.uk/frontos.php.

Bodegas of Tenerife-Part 1

One of the experiences we had in Tenerife was a ride towards Mount Teide to visit three local wineries or bodegas.  At each bodega we sampled wines in the red, white and rose' family!  The first was Bodega Revero'n in Vilaflor which has been family owned since 1947.  This winery is 1300 meters above sea level.  Diego and his wife, Dona, took us on a tour showing us how they currently process their wine and then to the old press of days long ago.  They also gave us lessons in wine tasting: what to look for in color, what to smell and how to taste.  They even set up tables with "nibbles" consisting of pastrami, nuts, bread and cookies all native to the area.  Upon leaving, Dona provided each of us with a bottle of our chosen wine!!!!  I loved the fruity taste of the white wine which is made with white listan grapes.  The Reverons were so gracious and hospitable....such a wonderful place to visit!!