Mojo Workshop and Wine Tasting

Highlights

  • With the help of the winery's skilled chef you'll learn to make the traditional Mojo Pícon sauce.
  • Guided tour of the Monje family winery that's been producing some of Spain's finest wine since the 18th century
  • Lunch including the regions fresh produce
  • Wine tasting of some of the winery's most exquisite wines
£46 pp
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What you'll do

On this experience, with the winery's renowned chef, you'll learn to make the traditional sauce, Mojo Pícon. You will also enjoy a guided tour of the historic winery learning about the authentic methods and techniques used. Enjoy a lunch of some of the regions finest local produce and then of course taste some of the Monje family's finest wine. Cheers!

One of Spain’s gastronomic marvels, the Mojo Pícon sauce is traditional to the Canary Islands and can be red or green; made using coriander, parsley or pumpkin. Using the chef’s expert knowledge, you’ll be guided through the steps so that you can prepare the most delicious flavour.

Lunch includes: Freshly baked bread with a selection of spreads (Watercress butter, spiced goats cheese and chorizo perro) and thinly sliced cheese on toasted bread followed by shoulder of roast pork cooked in our firewood oven * accompanied by sweet vegetables, almond mojo, Canarian potatoes and a lettuce and onion salad dressed in Monje Macho vinegar. Dessert: Canarian cream with Hollera Jam. This menu also includes coffee or tea and three glasses of young wine.

What's included

Included

  • Cooking demonstration
  • Guided wine tour
  • Wine tasting and lunch
Your local host

Felipe

The sounds and smells of the winery have been part of my life ever since I was a child. The grape harvest, the juice-infused air, racking, the barrels, the wines, the ploughed ground and vine pruning are part of that atmosphere of wine that has always dominated the everyday language spoken at home.

It was my father; Miguel Monje, who taught me to love the land, its vines, its wines and its people; just as he learnt from his forefathers, Agustina Monje, Sebastián Monje Ocampos, Miguel Monje García, Isabel Monje. Their winemaker’s passion has been passed down through the generations ever since 1750.

It is now my turn today to uphold the family tradition. I am the fifth generation of Monjes whose vocation lies in the fasc... Read All

The sounds and smells of the winery have been part of my life ever since I was a child. The grape harvest, the juice-infused air, racking, the barrels, the wines, the ploughed ground and vine pruning are part of that atmosphere of wine that has always dominated the everyday language spoken at home.

It was my father; Miguel Monje, who taught me to love the land, its vines, its wines and its people; just as he learnt from his forefathers, Agustina Monje, Sebastián Monje Ocampos, Miguel Monje García, Isabel Monje. Their winemaker’s passion has been passed down through the generations ever since 1750.

It is now my turn today to uphold the family tradition. I am the fifth generation of Monjes whose vocation lies in the fascinating world of wine.

Every single bottle we produce is the living proof of our family’s hard work and the spirit that guides us.

Our experiences are so special because of our wine, our vines and our surroundings. The use of volcanic soil and traditional grape varieties is reflected in the unique, fresh taste of our wines. We mostly produce red wines, which possess an original personality making them quite difficult to classify at times. Our wines are all bursting with life and possess an attractive colour with fresh, full and fruity aromas.

Our wines truly reflect the area in which they are produced. All of our wine varieties are part of a limited production of wine that is bottled and individually numbered under the “Denominación de Origen Tacoronte-Acentejo”.

Producing 1,500 vines per hectare with an average age of 50, our vines grow along the ground for eight months before being raised up onto wooden stakes that support them until the grapes are picked. We grow Listán Negro, Listán Blanco and Negramoll, three varieties of grapes that give our wines their original characteristics. We also experiment with a great many other pre-phylloxera varieties bequeathed to us by our forbearers.

The landscape surrounding the winery is a delight to behold: vineyards, mountains, the sea and the sun. It is a perfect spot to live and nurture our wines. Built by my father back in 1956, the winery was modernised in 1983 but still holds the original oak barrels where the traditional red wine is left to ferment and mature. It is here that we combine age-old practices with modern-day technology.

The winery accommodates our grape harvesting requirements with a capacity of 160,000 litres. Our dedicated ten-person team, works tirelessly to maintain the guiding principles and the loving care that this vocation so deservedly demands.

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Location

The meeting point for the experience is near the town El Sauzal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Bodejas Monje is just south east of the town, and the best transport to use is a taxi.

The tour starts at 11am.

What our travellers are saying...

I visited the Bodega on a Saturday after walking up the hill from the House of Wine. I booked onto the wine tour and mojo workshop and loved every minute. The tour was really informative and the guide, Lola made me feel really at home. I was greeted by the Owner, Felipe upon arrival which was a lovely touch. The mojo workshop was excellent and I had an amazing time learning the recipes. All the staff were very friendly and the whole trip was incr

Gracie

We booked the Mojo Workshop & Wine Tasting as a surprise gift for our friends' birthday and it was a great activity! If you love good wine and good food, this is something for you! It was very quiet during our tour so we got lots of opportunities to make photos and ask questions. The workshop was inside, we had great laughs with the chefs and learned how to make traditional food. The best part however was eating our lunch, combined with 3 differe

Lizzy

We were shown around the vineyard by a really passionate guide with a lot of knowledge about the wine production. We also took up a mojo workshop which was really interesting. We always liked the Canarian potatoes and mojos with it, the experience of making it ourselves and knowing the cultural history behind it was really one of a kind. I would totally suggest this place for anyone that's looking to spend quality time in Tenerife.

Anna

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