Quick Details
- Czar Wine tasting
- Local cheese or other tastings to pair with the wine
- Guided walk in Pico Unesco vineyards
- Visit to one of our favorite pools (if the weather conditions allow)
- Private transportation
Czar Pico wine is celebrated as uniquely exceptional by wine critics and experts alike!
The remarkable price of over €1000 per bottle reflects its history and the bold risks undertaken by its producer, Fortunato. He cultivates some of the oldest Verdelho vines, over a century old, achieving a perfect harmony between acidity and sweetness. Czar wines are notable for reaching 18% alcohol solely through fermentation, distinguishing them from liqueur and fortified wines like Port, placing them in a category of their own.
Due to the grapes being harvested at peak ripeness, strong winds or rain can devastate these precious gold grapes, potentially destroying an entire harvest.
This year, we’re in luck! Fortunato has just bottled the 2015 vintage, and we have secured a few bottles from previous years exclusively for our tastings. These wines, aged for eight years in oak barrels, are limited to just 1000 bottles. We have saved some just for you!
Join us for an exclusive tasting of Czar Pico Wine, meet the visionary producer, engage in enlightening conversations, and savor limited editions not available on the market.
Our adventure begins in the quaint village of Madalena. After a leisurely stroll through the vineyards along the seaside, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004, we’ll cool our feet in a natural swimming pool. Here, you can either dip into the waters or relax by the edge, sharing local stories and gearing up for our final stop: Czar Winery.
Discover the history and unique characteristics of Pico wine, cultivated in volcanic lava soil and thriving among the rocks, something which contributes to craft some of the best wines in the world!
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- Czar Wine tasting
- Local cheese or other tastings to pair with the wine
- Guided walk in Pico Unesco vineyards
- Visit to one of our favorite pools (if the weather conditions allow)
- Guided experience by a local food expert with transcultural sensitivity
- Private transportation
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- This experience can be 100% suitable for vegetarians, gluten-free foodies, pescatarians, lactose intolerant, and keto diet travelers. Private food tour not required.
- If you’re a group of Halal foodies or Vegans, please contact us for a private tour as we have an itinerary tailored just for you!
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- Comfortable clothes and shoes (the walking in Pico vineyards is mostly done on top of lava rock)
- Bottle of water
- Sun protector, hat, swimming suit and towel if the weather allows us to visit one of our favorite natural pools.
- Curiosity!
MEETING POINT
Join us on the day of the tour near the Ferry Boat terminal in Madalena Village, Pico Island. We will gather by the small statue of Gilberto Mariano da Silva.
Directly opposite, you’ll see a turquoise blue water sports shop called CW Azores. We’ll meet right in front of this shop, near the statue.
This location is central and easy to find, but should you have any difficulties or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us before the experience begins.
FAQ
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Starting our experience in Pico’s unique UNESCO Landscape, allows us to value what nature and people have to offer.
Our initial walk of 700 meters, is partially done on top of volcanic lava rocks with uneven soil, in between the vineyards walls, but most of it will be on flat soil.
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I fell in love with these islands, particularly Pico, during an extended stay filled with living, working, tasting, and exploring. Since 2021, these personal experiences have allowed me to forge natural connections, sharing them with small groups through cultural and culinary journeys that organically weave into the fabric of my life. Each OMC tour and experience is authentic, eclectic, and deeply rooted in the local culture of the region and its people.
My background in Anthropology provides a unique lens to understand how food and beverages are manifestations of local traditions and communities, embedded into a certain place or culture.
We offer access to experiences beyond the reach of traditional commercial travel services, experiences that might otherwise be unimaginable or unattainable on short self-guided trips. Our activities are well-structured yet fluid, designed to immerse you authentically into the local cultures and mingling with people, always in a fun and relaxed way.
At OMC, we preach and practice transformative tourism, with the firm belief that our experiences have the power to change lives positively. This principle guides us as we curate each event, focusing on small groups and exclusive engagements. We prioritize local narratives and personal stories over broad, impersonal theories, embracing our roles as cultural actors and creators.
OMC’s spirit is inherently eclectic, presenting a range from traditional to innovative experiences. We connect you with award-winning producers and intimate, homemade meals prepared by locals, blending popular wisdom with academic insight. We encourage questioning of mainstream narratives and products, promoting a more inclusive and diverse understanding of culture.
Note from the founder, Sílvia Olivença, member of the Slow Food Foundation.
For more frequently asked questions about weather, alcohol, and dietary restrictions, please visit our FAQ page here.
