Museo del Vino El Grifo, Wine museum in San Bartolomé, Spain.
Museo del Vino El Grifo is a wine museum in San Bartolomé that displays historical tools and equipment used in winemaking. The collection includes traditional presses, a copper distiller, and other instruments installed on foundations of volcanic stone.
The winery was founded in 1775 and is the oldest winemaking operation in the Canary Islands. Its thick walls are made from volcanic stone, and wooden beams came from salvaged ships.
The winery demonstrates barrel-making methods used for aging Malvasia wine, keeping traditional regional craftsmanship alive through displayed tools and equipment. You can observe how these techniques continue to be part of the production process.
The museum is open on weekdays and allows visitors to explore the exhibition and different rooms. You can also taste wines produced there and learn about the varieties made on-site.
Among the collection pieces is a bottle of white wine from 1956. This vintage bottle sits alongside modern varieties such as Malvasia Brut and Moscatel that visitors can taste.
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