Lanzarote

The vineyards of Lanzarote spread across black volcanic soils, with individual vines growing in deep craters protected by semicircular stone walls against Atlantic winds.

Volcanic eruptions from 1730 to 1736 transformed agricultural practices on Lanzarote as farmers discovered that grape vines could grow through layers of volcanic ash.

Local wine producers maintain traditional cultivation methods by planting vines in individual holes called zocos, reaching depths of 2-3 meters to access fertile soil.

The region produces wines primarily from Malvasia grapes, which make up 75 percent of plantings, along with Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez varieties for different wine styles.

Lanzarote vineyards maintain ungrafted vines that survived the phylloxera plague, allowing plants to develop naturally in the mineral-rich volcanic terrain.

Location: Canary Islands

Location: Las Palmas

Location: Lanzarote

GPS coordinates: 29.00167,-13.64528

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:17