Angra do Heroismo Trip Overview
Only eight places in the world produce volcanic wines. Just think of the romance that surrounds wines grown in soils born of molten earth and ash. Volcanic soils account for only 1 percent of the world’s surface but contribute a much larger percentage of the world’s great vineyards. Volcanic wines have captivated adventurous wine lovers looking to shock their palates with something different.
This is a micro-production wine from the volcanic Azores islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is grown in volcanic basalt at sea level, less than 50m from the Atlantic. This terroir and the blend of varieties imbue this wine with incredible minerality and purity, as well as unmistakable stony flavours, salinity, and a savoury character, minerality and volcanic wines walk hand-in-hand. Volcanic wine regions are home to some of the most intriguing and characterful wines in the world.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Angra do Heroismo, Portugal
* Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Angra do Heroismo, Azores, Portugal
Only eight places in the world produce volcanic wines. Just think of the romance that surrounds wines grown in soils born of molten earth and ash. Volcanic soils account for only 1 percent of the world’s surface but contribute a much larger percentage of the world’s great vineyards. Volcanic wines have captivated adventurous wine lovers looking to shock their palates with something different.
This is a micro-production wine from the volcanic Azores islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is grown in volcanic basalt at sea level, less than 50m from the Atlantic. This terroir and the blend of varieties imbue this wine with incredible minerality and purity, as well as unmistakable stony flavours, salinity, and a savoury character, minerality and volcanic wines walk hand-in-hand. Volcanic wine regions are home to some of the most intriguing and characterful wines in the world.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Museu do Vinho, Canada do Caldeiro 3 Biscoitos, Terceira 9760-054 Portugal
Visit the museum and the winery with a guide. Taste the wine of this producer and visit the cellar.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Biscoitos, Biscoitos, Terceira, Azores
Volcanic terroir – Walk along the land where the grapes are produced and understand its unique characteristics. Enjoy the magnificent landscape of this village in the north of the island and visit the famous natural ocean pools.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Islanders – Immersive experiences, R. Padre Francisco Rocha de Sousa 19, 9760-509 Praia da Vitória, Portugal
In a relaxing atmosphere in the garden of an Azorean family, try several different Azorean wines accompanied by appetizing tastings of the island’s flavors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Miradouro Do Facho, Caminho do Facho, Praia da Vitoria, Terceira 9760-457 Portugal
Be dazzled by this landscape. After the viewpoint, make a quick visit to this small town by the beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
