Pico
Lajido de Santa Luzia + 3 opções
Duration
Full day
Total distance
Variable
Difficulty
Easy
ITINERARY
RVI01PICWhat better way to understand and thoroughly experience Pico's wine production, than to starting with a visit to Lajido de Santa Luzia? We start by visiting the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Interpretation Centre, an exhibition space integrated into an old winery, located right in the center of a set of small black houses, that managed to maintain their traditional façade, in one of the most iconic areas of the island. Here, you will acquire some context on the history of wine production on the island.
Next, we immerse ourselves into the Winemaking Landscape of Lajido, where find a landscape characterized by several kilometers of basalt stone walls (curraletas), built with the purpose of protecting the vineyards from the sea breeze, in addition to several traces from the artisanal production of this very special wine.
By the sea, we can still find an old Tidal Well, built in an area where this type of construction was particularly necessary. It granted the population access to water, since there were no fountains, springs or streams nearby.
We continue along the coastal zone, following the “Rilheiras” walking trail, lines curiously engraved in the lava stone, testifying the passage of countless ox carts, which carried with large shipments, including wine barrels, in the past.
Still in Lajido, we make a mandatory stop in the old Forno dos Frades, a structure that is now in ruins, but whose magnificence proves how important this oven was for the production of brandy, another product that is a big part of the region's wine culture.
In the afternoon, we suggest choosing between the following experiences:
• Visit to the Azores Wine Company, founded in 2014 by António Maçanita, Filipe Rocha and Insula Vinus, Lda. End the day with a visit to the winery, where you can watch the current production process of the famous Pico wine, as well as having a special wine tasting and a gastronomic experience with endogenous products, in a combination of flavors that will exceed everyone's expectations.
• Visit to the Winery A Buraca, the perfect place to relive the history of the people of Pico, especially regarding the golden era of the “Verdelho” wine, in the parish of Santo António. Here, we have the opportunity to learn about the locals' habits and traditions, admire and buy typical handcrafted products, and also taste wines or regional delicacies.
• Wine tasting in Czar Winery Cellar, hosted by the producer Fortunato Garcia, where we can learn about the relation between Pico wine and the Czars of Russia, as we taste their unique wines, right in the cellar where they were produced.
CERTIFIED AGENTS
Hominis natura
Compreender e experienciar a produção vinícola do Pico, numa das zonas mais icónicas da ilha, com visita ao Centro de Interpretação da Paisagem da Cultura da Vinha da Ilha do Pico, espaço expositivo integrado numa antiga adega, localizada bem no centro de um conjunto de pequenas habitações negras que souberam manter o seu traçado tradicional. A visita permitirá contextualizar o visitante sobre a história e a produção do vinho na ilha.
We then delve into the Lajido Winemaking Landscape, where, in addition to the landscape marked by the several kilometers of basalt corrallets built with the aim of protecting the rossio vineyards from the sea, we will find several traces associated with the artisanal production of this very special wine.
By the sea, we can still find an old Poço de Maré, built in an area where this type of construction was particularly necessary, allowing the population access to water, given the lack of sources, springs or streams nearby.
We continue along the coastal area, following the “Rilheiras” pedestrian trail, curious lines marked in the lava flow, which prove the passage, in the past, of numerous oxcarts, with large shipments, including barrels of wine.
Ainda no Lajido, paragem obrigatória no antigo Forno dos Frades, construção em ruínas, mas cuja imponência comprova a importância deste forno na produção da aguardente, outro dos produtos provenientes da cultura vitivinícola da região. Da parte da tarde, sugerimos Degustação de vinhos na Adega Czar Winery, conduzida pelo produtor Fortunato Garcia que nos levará a perceber o que tem o vinho do Pico a ver com os Czares da Rússia, numa prova de vinhos únicos na adega onde são produzidos.Compreender e experienciar a produção vinícola do Pico, numa das zonas mais icónicas da ilha, com visita ao Centro de Interpretação da Paisagem da Cultura da Vinha da Ilha do Pico, espaço expositivo integrado numa antiga adega, localizada bem no centro de um conjunto de pequenas habitações negras que souberam manter o seu traçado tradicional. A visita permitirá contextualizar o visitante sobre a história e a produção do vinho na ilha.
We then delve into the Lajido Winemaking Landscape, where, in addition to the landscape marked by the several kilometers of basalt corrallets built with the aim of protecting the rossio vineyards from the sea, we will find several traces associated with the artisanal production of this very special wine.
By the sea, we can still find an old Poço de Maré, built in an area where this type of construction was particularly necessary, allowing the population access to water, given the lack of sources, springs or streams nearby.
We continue along the coastal area, following the “Rilheiras” pedestrian trail, curious lines marked in the lava flow, which prove the passage, in the past, of numerous oxcarts, with large shipments, including barrels of wine.
Ainda no Lajido, paragem obrigatória no antigo Forno dos Frades, construção em ruínas, mas cuja imponência comprova a importância deste forno na produção da aguardente, outro dos produtos provenientes da cultura vitivinícola da região. Da parte da tarde, sugerimos Degustação de vinhos na Adega Czar Winery, conduzida pelo produtor Fortunato Garcia que nos levará a perceber o que tem o vinho do Pico a ver com os Czares da Rússia, numa prova de vinhos únicos na adega onde são produzidos.
Program: Shared
Type of Program: Guided
Transportation: 9 Seater Car (8 seats available)
Duration: Full day
Starting point: Madalena harbor
Spoken languages: English, Portuguese, French and Dutch
CMinimum Capacity:: 2
Maximum Capacity: 8
Recommended age: 18+
Recommended for families: Yes. (Note: The itinerary includes wine tasting, so family members must be of legal age.)
Included services and additional services: Tickets for all points of interest, transportation, insurance, guide, lunch
Acessibility: Partially accessible
Other recommendations: water, sunscreen, suitable footwear and clothing.
Allotments: Available everyday
Minimum advance for bookings: 24 hours
Payment: Cash, Bank Transfer, MBWay
Visiting Season: All year
Price (VAT included): 115,00€ / pax
Discount: Groups +6 people
Cancellation policy: Refunds or Rescheduling possible
Épico
Site: http://www.epico.pt
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: +351 962 956 196
A rota “Vinhas & vinhos” leva-nos à Paisagem da Cultura da Vinha da ilha do Pico, Património Mundial da UNESCO. Começamos o dia no Lajido, um dos mais importantes núcleos de adegas da ilha. Aqui visitamos o Centro de Interpretação, as rilheiras, o alambique, e fazemos um pequeno percurso pedestre nesta paisagem. Almoçamos no típico bar do Lajido (caldo de peixe ou enchidos tradicionais) e após o almoço partimos para o Cais do Mourato, passando antes no Cachorro (quando chegar lá vai perceber porque tem este nome). Terminamos este circuito na Azores Wine Company, fazendo uma degustação de 3 vinhos singulares produzidos em solo vulcânico.
Program: Private
Type of Program: Guided
Transportation: on foot and by car
Duration: 6h00
Starting point:: Lajes do Pico
Spoken languages: Portuguese and english
Minimum Capacity: 2
Maximum Capacity: 8
Recommended age: 4+
Recommended for families: free for children under 6 years old
Other recommendations: hat, water, hiking shoes, sunscreen, beach towel.
Amenities offered to customers: We always have water available, and green tea in the winter, as well as local baked cookies
Included services and additional services: Transfers from Lajes do Pico (also available in any other part of the island for 10€ / pax), tickets for the Boathouse of Calheta de Nesquim, picnic lunch, insurance, certified guide, additional experience – walking route between Gincana and the center of Calheta de Nesquim. If desired, swimming in a natural pool or the Calheta de Nesquim port can also be included
Acessibility: Not acessible
Minimum advance for bookings: 48 hours
Allotments: Monday to Friday
Payment: Cash, Bank Transfer, MBWay, ATM
Visiting Season: All year
Price (VAT included): 2-3 pax: 110€ / pax | 4-5 pax: 85€ pax | 6-8 pax: 68€ pax
Discount: Free for children under 6 years old.
Cancellation policy: Full refund or credit up to 72 hours before.
50% will be charged for cancellations up to 24 hours before .
100% will be charged in case of no show.
Full refund or credit in the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.