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Top 10 Lanzarote Wineries | Incredible Volcanic Vineyards To Visit

One unique experience on my trip to the Canary Islands was the day I visited wineries scattered throughout the moonscape land of Lanzarote, indulging my senses in some local wine tasting.

In this post, I’ll take a closer look at the unique viticulture behind this volcanic wine before helping you discover ten Lanzarote Vineyards that you can visit and enjoy some of the island wine for yourself, how to get there, and a few options for wine tours of the region so you too can enjoy a spot of Lanzarote wine tasting.

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Welcome to La Geria – home to the Lanzarote wineries

The vineyards of Lanzarote are unlike anything I have ever experienced before. The immense challenge that the volcanic landscape of Lanzarote presents to a winemaker has created a unique wine growing region that looks like it has jumped straight out of the pages of a sci-fi book.

The small green bush vines offer specks of contrast to the otherwise stark, black, volcanic landscape with each vine protected from the strong island winds by a dark semi-circular wall creating the effect of a crater and adding to the overwhelming feeling that you are on the moon.

A Brief History of Lanzarote wine

The island of Lanzarote has a long history of vine cultivation with mentions in some of Shakespeare’s works .

There are records of local wines being made as early as the 1500s but wine from the Canary Islands was incredibly popular in the UK even further back, in the 1400s. ,

However, that was a very different time when the soil was fertile and the land golden.

Fast forward to 1730 and disaster struck the island as a series of volcanic eruptions shook Lanzarote and covered much of it in a thick layer of lava. This is now the stark landscape that makes up Timanfaya National Park.

Far from being put off by this destruction, it was quickly discovered that vines thrived in these conditions and the residents started to produce wine again.

The farmers were able to regrow vines by digging a hole through the lava as the roots could reach the fertile soil below.

As time passed the farmers discovered that the newly-formed layer of ash, known as picon, had a huge benefit to the growing of wine in Lanzarote.

As it turns out, picon has an amazing ability to absorb moisture and the little humidity in the air and then slowly release it to the roots, easing the challenges faced by the region’s lack of rainfall.

Cultivation

This discovery, that vines could produce great fruit when their roots stretch deep, has led to a method of dry cultivation that is completely unique to Lanzarote and known as ‘enarenado’.

Each vine is grown in its own small crater and is protected from the strong trade winds by its semi-circular wall, a ‘zoco’.

This style means that Lanzarote wineries rely on cultivating their crops by hand which makes the winemaking process heavily labour intensive.

As a result over 1500 people are employed in Lanzarote making wine and between them, they produce an average of 2 million litres annually.

Just to give you an incredibly rough statistic. If you take Australia’s wine production (13.7 million hectolitres) and divide by the estimated number of people working in their wine industry (17,200), it would work out that each person makes 79,651 litres of wine.

Compare that with little Lanzarote, where 1500 make 2,000,000 litres of wine, that’s just 1333 litres per person.

Grapes types found  in Lanzarote vineyards

Due to Lanzarote avoiding the phylloxera plague that decimated European vineyards in the 19th century, the vines are among some of the oldest original vines in Europe.

Most of the island’s wines are white wines with t he predominant grape grown being Malvasía Volcánic, making up around 75% of production, with the rest split between a few other native varieties and classic Spanish grapes such as Moscatel, Listan Negro and Pedro Ximinez.

The growing climate

The Canaries wine as a whole is considered to have a Mediterranean climate, with long sunny days and warm winters. However, a s the protective zocos that surround the vines are a testament to, the location of Lanzarote means it is subject to strong Atlantic breezes making it a borderline Maritime climate.

These cool sea winds chill the grapes at night which gives them a lovely acidity to counteract the sweetness developed during the long, sunny days.

Lanzarote wine characteristics

Obviously, there are multiple vineyards in Lanzarote, each putting their unique touch to their wines, so to say Malvasía Volcánic has a very light fruity flavour, with a refreshing crispness is a sweeping generalisation, but will hopefully give you an idea of what to expect.

Most Lanzarote wineries also make a sweet wine from the Malvasía, or also common is Moscatel. These tend to have a good balance between natural sugar and acidity. Sometimes sweet wine can taste a little thick or forced, but the Lanzarote wines I tried had a nice natural sweetness without a sticky aftertaste.

Love Spanish wine? read about my visit to antoher lesser-known wine region in the Sierra Francia Mountains:  San Martín del Castañar

The wines of Lanzarote are generally a perfect match the traditional Lanzarote food and sea-influenced dishes you would expect to find on an island.

Lanzarote Designation of Origen

Lanzarote wine was awarded its unique D.O in 1993 and have been enjoyed throughout the globe. They are held in high regard among some of the finest in the world.

Why you should visit the wineries in Lanzarote

Outside of the island, Lanzarote wines are quite difficult to find. The main reasons for this are price and quantity.

Price : Due to the labour intensive process described above, Lanzarote wine is not cheap in comparison to other European wine. To buy a bottle direct at a vineyard, which is usually the cheapest place to do so, the prices range from around €8 going up to €25 plus.

It is a tasty, fresh wine made to be drunk young and based on what I tried, I would say the price is about right for the quality of the wine.

So if they were to export to other countries, by the time you add on the cost of transportation, import/export taxes, middleman fees and shop profit, it would probably retail at over €15 per bottle.

All of a sudden you are competing with some top quality wines and, while it is nice, for that price you could probably find something better.

Quantity : There just isn’t enough wine produced in the Lanzarote wineries to satisfy a large export market. Due to the way the vines have to be planted, the yield simply can’t compete with other Spanish DOs such as Rioja or Ribero Del Duero.

What this means is that visiting the vineyards and tasting their wines, maybe even buying a bottle or two to bring home, is something special.

Reaching the Lanzarote Wineries

The majority of the vineyards are located relatively close to each other in an area known as La Geria. The main road that runs through the region is the LZ-30, which links the towns of Teguise and Uga.

Most of the Lanzarote wineries can be found along the wine route that runs from Uga in the south to the Monumento al Campesino, a sculpture by local artist César Manrique that marks the geographical centre of the island.

So how to get there?

The most flexible way to visit the Lanzarote wineries is to hire a car for the day (but see below about a co-pilot!). There are lots of car rental companies throughout Lanzarote and they offer great value.

I used CICAR Car Hire Lanzarote during my visit, a local company to the Canary Islands. Their cars were fantastic value, the service was great and I didn’t even need to leave credit card details. A super simple rental process.

They have rental locations in a few major tourist spots, including the ferry terminal and the airport. However, I was visiting during quiet season. If you don’t want the risk of no cars being available, you can book ahead. I like to use comparison sites to get a quote and tend to find Discover Cars usually are among the best prices.

Wine tours of Lanzarote

Now, it goes without saying, if you don’t have a co-pilot to take over the driving after a glass of wine, then maybe hiring a car is not the most convenient way.

Luckily you can book a Lanzarote wine tour and not have to worry about getting yourself around and a great idea if you are looking for something to do on a rainy day in Lanzarote .

The big drawback with these is that there is little flexibility in which vineyards you visit, but you will get to some of the main ones.

Book your wine tour in Lanzarote

Choose a walking tour .

Sadly I found out about this a little too late. There are Lanzarote vineyard walking tours in which you get to hike across the volcanic landscape stopping off at various bodegas along the way.

This seems like the perfect way to enjoy the wines, an opportunity to really get lost in the heritage of the area, see the vines up close, and of course, drink a glass or two of wine.

Take a guided tour 

Of course, you could also opt for a guided tour for ultimate comfort and no stress about driving. Unfortunately, there aren’t too many options, but there are a couple of great choices, one from the team at Get Your Guide and the other from the tour company Civitas. I have used both of these companies in the past, and they have never failed to deliver an excellent guide and are highly recommended.

Use the buttons below to take a look at their tours.

Oh, and one last thing before the vineyards, don’t forget to read my tips on flying with wine , as you will be taking some back with you!

10 Lanzarote wineries you can visit

The first ones I’ll talk about are some of the b odegas in Lanzarote that I was able to visit during my stay on the island.

1. Bodegas El Grifo

El Grifo, which translates to The Tap in English, is the oldest winery in the Canary Islands and one of the ten oldest in Spain – some of their vines date back to the 19th century .

Located towards the northern end of LZ-30, just outside the village of La Florida, this is a great stop as they are well set up for visitors.

The winery offers a well-stocked shop with some of the best wines on the island plus self-guided tours of their old vineyard and wine museum.

What I loved about visiting El Grifo was the ability to walk among the zocos, get up close to the vines and look down to the roots.

Although I had read about how they are planted metres down into the soil, once I had peered down the hole, it really brought home the creativity and determination the original post-volcanic eruption wine-makers of Lanzarote must have had.

As well as a shop, complete with tasting area, and museum, there is a small cactus garden to enjoy.

Bodegas El Grifo visiting information

Opening times Winter: 10:30am to 6 pm Summer (8th of July until the 18th of September): 10:30am to 8 pm Tour Price Option 1 – €5 per person, for access to the museum, self-guided tour of the old vineyard and a tasting of one of their wines Option 2 – €18 for 2 people, which includes the above and a tasting of 6 wines and local cheese. Further information: https://elgrifo.com

2. La Geria Lanzarote

As one of the oldest wineries in Lanzarote, Bodega La Geria, is the most visited on the island; it is helped by being one of the first you come to when heading north on the LZ-30 from Yaiza.

The vineyard was bought by its current owner in 1993 and following a period of investment, they offer a wide range of wines taking advantage of modern wine-making technology while respecting the traditions of Lanzarote wine.

Bodegas La Geria visiting information

Opening times Monday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 7 pm Sunday: 10:30 am – 6 pm Price They have daily tours that set off at 2pm which last for 45 minutes and include a tasting of two wines. The price is €9 per person with children under 12 years free of charge. While you don’t have to book, it is recommended to ensure there is space (as one of the largest vineyards in Lanzarote, they often look after coach tours). Alternativly, You can just turn up at anytime and just pay for what you taste on a glass by glass basis. Further information: You can book in advance by emailing [email protected] or head to thir website http://www.lageria.com

3. Bodega Rubicon Lanzarote

Across the road from La Geria, literally staring it in the face, is Bodega Rubicon, an estate with a long history and among the best wineries on the island . The site has roots in farming dating back as far as 1570 when it is known that it used to grow many different kinds of cereal such as wheat, barley and rye.

Sadly, the original farmhouse fell victim to the Lanzarote volcanic eruptions between 1730 to 1736, destroying much of the estate.

Travel a few hundred years and you arrive at the modern history being made by the Rubicón Winery. The current owner purchased the site in 1979 with a dream to devote himself to his great passion: making wine.

Starting off making wine the traditional way with stone presses (which can still be seen dug into the ground to the side of the shop), as time passed they were able to purchase more vines and grow their business.

There is a small restaurant attached offering good priced traditional Lanzarote dishes, such as goat stew and patatas con mojo, with lovely views of the surrounding vines.

Bodega Rubicon visiting information

Opening Times D aily from 10 am to 8 pm Price You can visit and wander for free and try wines at €1 per glass. There is also a guided tour that can be booked and includes 2 glasses of wine. Further information: http://bodegasrubicon.com

4. Bodega La Querencia

Just a few hundred metres north from La Geria and Rubicon, you could easily miss this charming little family business.

A small wooden sign, with the word Bodega crudely painted on it, points you up to a small track which is all that guides you to this little gem.

Well, that and looking at Google maps for vineyards that are still open at 4pm . . . that’s how I found it.

Bodegas La Querencia is the complete opposite of the three Lanzarote vineyards mentioned above and offers a completely different experience.

There is no museum or flash shop with multilingual staff. There is a man, a dog, a few tables and a mysterious voice that every now and again shouted instructions to him from inside the house. It really was a family setting.

La Querencia has been in the family for five generations and all they do is make wine and sell it from their front garden. They don’t supply any restaurants or bottle wine for stores, nor do they have any ambitions to.

While the dry white was OK, the sweet Moscatel stole the show – the best wine I had tried. It could be a coincidence that it was also the last, so I had a bit of a buzz, but I’m confident I would have enjoyed it just as much if it was the first.

Looking at various reviews online, the vineyard seems to split opinions; people either love it or hate it. All I can do is judge on my experience and I’m happy to say I loved it.

The unique setting, and knowing this wine is just for this moment, you won’t get it anywhere else really focuses all the senses.

Bodega La Querencia visiting information

Opening Times Monday to Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm Price There is no tour available but you can buy wine and cheese to sit and enjoy at €1 per glass Further information: Just an unoffical Facebook page

The following vineyards I was not able to visit in this trip, but I have them marked should I return for future updates. I have, however, seen the wine for sale in various shops around Lanzarote and have researched that it is possible to organise visits if you would like to.

5. Los Bermejos Lanzarote

Los Bermejos is another iconic wine of the region. Although I didn’t get to visit the vineyard, I have listed it is I bought a couple of bottles home and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Bodegas Los Bermejos visiting information

Opening Times By appointment Price The cost of a tour is 12€ and it includes a tasting of two wines of your choice. Further information: You can email the winery [email protected] or check out their website, although there isn’t much information there: https://losbermejos.com

6. Bodega Vulcano Lanzarote

Stylish volcano-shaped bottles and a cool name, I was disappointed I didn’t get to Vulcano; I definitely have it top of my list for vineyards to visit when I return.

Still relatively young, Bodega Vulcano was founded in 2009 with the passion and absolute dedication to cultivation and making young wine. Their concept is to create a “Boutique winery”; small productions of young wines with great quality.

Bodegas Vulcano visiting information

Opening Times Monday – Friday: 10am to 3pm Saturdays – 10am to 1:30pm Sundays – Closed Further information:   https://bodegavulcano.es

7. La Florida Lanzarote

I tried to visit here, but got lost and ended up arriving after they closed. It didn’t turn out to be a bad thing as it was at this point I Googled vineyards that are still open at 4pm and came across La Querencia.

Situated in the village of La Florida (the clue’s in the name) they started making wine in 2012 and now the vines cover 200,000 square metres.

Bodegas La Florida Visiting Information

Opening Times Tuesday – Saturday: 12 pm – 4 pm Further information: http://www.bodegaslaflorida.com

8. Bodegas Vega de Yuco

Bodegas Vega de Yuco is another young company, established in 1997, with the aim of obtaining a high-quality product as a result of the combination of traditional methods and newest technologies.

Let’s be honest now, that’s what every single one of them says. But here, they seem to back it up.

Their small production allows them to give lots of attention to their wines and a strong personality. This is evident as it stands out and is often referred to as the Lanzarote wine in the blue bottle which has become a bit of an iconic symbol for the winery.

Vega de Yuco visiting information

Opening Times Monday to Friday: 9 am – 3 pm Weekends – Closed Price and Tour information Vega de Yuco winery is a little hidden and located in the middle of a protected area. Due to the limited access and facilities, they don’t organize regular guided tours. However, they do sometimes organize visits for small groups and if you’re lucky, you may be able to reserve a spot.   The calendar can be found on their website and costs 10€. This includes a 90-minute tour and a tasting of three different wines. Further information : https://vegadeyuco.es

9. Bodegas La Guigan

This styles itself as a traditional family winery that offers wines made with love and knowledge passed from father to son, for the sole purpose of pleasing the palate.

Bodegas La Guigan visiting information

La Guigan is located a little further away from the main cluster of vineyards in the small town of Tinajo. As I couldn’t find much information on their website, I dropped them an email to ask about visiting. This is what I received back: “We do not have a store or do tours, but the winery is visitable and you can taste the wines.” Find out more: http://bodegasguiguan.com

10. Bodega Antonio Suarez

This is a relatively new Bodega that I don’t know much about, but it seems you can visit. There is an unofficial Facebook page where people have started to leave reviews. It so unds like some really good feedback and I will definitely try to get there on my next visit to Lanzarote.

Lanzarote Wine Map

Final thoughts on my day in the lanzarote wineries.

When looking at things to do in Lanzarote , before my visit, one of the first things I came across were these weird-looking vineyards. A quick Google image search had me engrossed in the results; it seemed that I was looking at vineyards on a different planet and I had to see them for myself.

The experience did not disappoint.

The landscape was special, the stories and traditions authentic, the people friendly and passionate and most importantly, the wine was memorable.

So whether you are a passionate lover of the vine or simply a part-time indulger, a day in the Lanzarote wineries of La Greia is a must.

Have you visited any Lanzarote wineries? Let me know in the comments and I can always add it to this list.

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5 thoughts on “Top 10 Lanzarote Wineries | Incredible Volcanic Vineyards To Visit”

I read your article sounds really amazing thanks keep it up.

Hi Matt – meant to thank you for your reply in October. I am now preparing for my trip to the Canaries. I’ll be using your advice and suggestions on Lanzarote. I plan to go on the La Geria vineyard walking tour too, which looks like a good way to get an overview. Are there any wineries on Gran Canaria, where I will be spending much of my time. (My wife is an avid tango dancer and here’s a festival there!) I’ll keep you in touch, and let you know how the book progresses. best, Bob

Hi Bob – I haven’t been to Gran Canaria (yet) so I’m not sure. There probably will be, but I doubt they’ll have the stark landscape that you find on Lanzarote, this is what fascinated me the most during my visit. Tango festival sounds fun! Let us know how if goes and if you do find some vineyards you like, I’d love to hear about them.

Planning to visit Lanzarote vineyards next March researching a book about sustainable, organic and bio dynamic wines. Any info about cultivation practices employed in Lanzarote? Would appreciate any advice

Hi Bob, I have briefly covered it in the post, about the unique style of enarenado viticulture. If you are researching for a book then you may find this research paper of interest . Other than that check out El Grifo when you are there, they have a nice little museum with interesting facts. Hope that’s helpful.

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Lanzarote Wine tour: Vineyards, Wine and Cheese

• Duration: 4 hours

• 2 - Pick up from your hotel
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before service.
• We visit : La Geria wine region

Description of this tour

We take you to visit 3 wineries, whose historical-artistic heritage has more than three centuries of history and is backed by hundreds of awards. The wineries we visit have the quality assurance Designation of Origin Lanzarote and are awarded annually in the most prestigious international wine competitions: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Decanter Awards, Berliner Wein Trophy, Vinalies Internationales, Concours International de Lyon and AWC Vienna.

This tour is a cultural journey through the production of wine from La Geria, a unique inherited science, which will teach us the particularity of these vineyards. You will taste a selection of wines from three of the best historic wineries in Lanzarote (Bodegas Rubicón, Stratvs and La Geria) within the La Geria wine region, a protected landscape unlike any other in the world.

This excursion is educational with a deep focus on geology and culture, linked to the production of wine in Lanzarote. You will also learn about the generations of people who have worked to develop the vineyards of Lanzarote.

We will start our trip in the Valley of la Geria located in the heart of the island. An overwhelming landscape of lava and mantles of volcanic characteristics of Lanzarote.

In this wine tour we will tell you the history of the island and how the locals have managed to turn the aridity of the Lanzarote landscape into an advantage for the cultivation of the vine, using a unique method that has made La Geria a Protected Natural Area.

You will also taste the finishes of this practice. La Geria, the heart of Lanzarote. In this lunar landscape, where the Timanfaya volcano spewed ash and rocks for the last time in the 18th century, a grape is grown in a way unique to this world: to protect fruits from wind and sun, the vine is planted in holes of “picón” (volcanic ash) surrounded by walls of volcanic stones, called “enarenados” (like sand pit).

The grapes are collected during the months of July and August, to make a wine, mainly white, with golden reflections and floral effluvium known as Malvasía. We have prepared two spaces for tasting that will vary depending on the weather: embraced by the vineyards or between barrels inside the cellar.

• La Geria wine region

Included in the price

TransporT and guiding service.

Tasting different wines at Bodegas Rubicón, Stratvs and La Geria

Carbon footprint compensation

Our recommendation for this excursion

In the event that a winery is closed or does not have space for our group, we will substitute the visit for another winery in the area.

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In case of receiving your request for cancellation more than 48 hours in advance regarding the time of collection of the service you wish to cancel, you will be refunded the full amount. If the cancellation occurs less than 48 hours before the scheduled time for the service you wish to cancel, no amount will be refunded.

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Lanzarote Wine Tour Review – Volcanic Vineyards, Wine Tasting and More!

Delicious wines, unique volcanic vineyards and spectacular views make a Lanzarote wine tour one of the top activities on the island.

For me, a great holiday usually has several components. Natural beauty, character, a range of activities to keep me busy, great food and something decent to drink. Lanzarote really did tick all the boxes, and that decent drink came in the form of a beautiful white wine produced metres from where we were staying.

I feel I should start this post by saying I’ve done a lot of wine tours on my travels, but none have been as unique as this one in Lanzarote! Have you ever seen wine from the Canary Islands on a menu, let alone tried any? Before visiting on this trip, I’d never heard anything about the wines from this part of the world. I assumed that was because they weren’t very good, but it turns out that wasn’t the reason at all!

The biggest reason why the wines from Lanzarote don’t appear on menus worldwide is because the quantity produced is so small. Once you see the vineyards, you’ll understand why.

As a wine lover (not to be confused with alcoholic!) I was really excited to book onto a tour with Wine Tours Lanzarote , a local tour company which runs guided tours to vineyards and wineries on the island. We arranged the tour for one of our first days in Lanzarote. Not only was it a great way to learn about the wine production on the island, but we also got lots of insider knowledge on Lanzarote from our tour guide.

If you’re looking for a great activity for your holiday, I’d definitely recommend going on a wine tour. Here’s the lowdown on what to expect.

Planning your trip to Lanzarote? Here are a few quick highlights:

What to expect on a wine tour in Lanzarote

We were picked up in the morning by our tour guide Anita. Once we had eight people on board the mini bus, we headed to our first stop. The tour would take us to three Lanzarote wineries over the course of three hours.

The tour company varies which vineyards it visits on its daily tours, and always combines a visit with one large producer with some small family run wineries. There are 21 wineries on the island, so there’s a nice selection to choose from. This gives a real insight into the styles of wine making on the island, as well as the challenges each winemaker faces when setting up a wine business there.

On our tour we visited Bodegas Rubicon , El Grifo and Bodegas El Tablero . At each winery we had two tastings, generally of contrasting wines. We walked around the vineyards, saw how wines were produced and visited the barrel rooms.

At the final winery we also had a plate of cheeses made produced on the island. I really enjoyed the way the group dynamic developed as the tour went on! By the last stop we were all chatting around the table, learning more about each other as we shared a lovely holiday experience. No doubt the wine helped loosen us up too!

There were plenty of opportunities to purchase bottles on this tour, with wine shops at each of the vineyards.

How do they produce wine in Lanzarote?

I couldn’t quite believe my eyes when I saw the vineyards in La Geria wine region of Lanzarote. The black volcanic landscapes were dotted with small crescents of black bricks, beneath which was a single vine growing out of a burrow. There were rows and rows of these small semi circles, some going right up the steep sides of the volcanoes.

Not only is it a unique setting for a vineyard, with dormant volcanoes covered in charcoal coloured ash and rocks, but the technique is novel too. So how does it work? Well the challenges for growing healthy vines come in the form of lack of water and those pesky trade winds.

We learned lots from Anita during the tour. The volcanic land is dry, so the vines are planted deep in the ground. The thick stones trap dew and create a layer of water underneath, allowing the vines to reach a layer of nutrient-filled soil. It was surprising to hear that some vines are planted as deep as 3 metres.

In terms of the wind, there’s a simple defence structure around each vine. The ‘soco’ is the short protective wall made of lava stones. These small crescents are visible throughout the vineyards.

Obviously, there are two big setbacks with this technique: 1) the vines require a lot of space and 2) everything has to be done by hand. You can’t grow long rows of vines as you’d see in France or California . Each vine needs several metres to itself, which explains why they can’t produce vast quantities on the island. All the grapes are picked by hand, even right on the steep sides of the volcanoes! What a tough job that would be!

It was lovely to wander each vineyard, taking in the different views and learning more about the techniques used.

The harvest in La Geria usually takes place in July, with everything finished by August. We visited in the winter, so we didn’t see any grapes, but the views were still amazing!

Production quantity varies greatly between the different wineries too. Bodegas Rubicon produce around 450 litres a year, while El Grifo, the biggest wine producer in Lanzarote, produces around 1 million litres. Founded in 1775, it’s also one of the 10 oldest wineries in Spain that is still producing wine today.

What is Lanzarote wine like?

Lanzarote’s unique volcanic soil definitely add to the flavour of the wine. The whites are crisp, dry and best drunk within a year. Even our tour guide mentioned the white wines don’t age particularly well.  

Interestingly, a plague which affected grapes within Europe never reached the Canary Islands, so there are some grape varieties found in Lanzarote that are not seen around the world. The most common and significant is malvasía volcánica, which is among the oldest white grape varieties in the world. Other grape varieties grown on the island include listán negro, muscatel, vijariego, syrah, diego and listán blanco.

The most popular wines are the crisp, dry whites made from malvasía volcánica. I really enjoyed these, in particular one from El Grifo. I don’t know if it’s the wine talking, but it felt like you could taste the minerals from the volcanic soil. It’d be the ideal wine to drink in the sunshine or to accompany a meal of fresh fish.

If you enjoy sweet wines, there are several good quality Lanzarote moscatel’s too. One I tried at Bodegas Rubicon was particularly nice, with notes of summer fruits, flowers and honey.

The reds and roses aren’t quite so strong, but Anita told us they’re improving year by year. If you’re interested in natural wine, you might enjoy the orange wine made at El Grifo. This wasn’t to my palette, but it was interesting to taste. To produce it they leave the skins on moscatel grapes and allow them to ferment. It’s not filtered or clarified, so there’s sediment too. It wasn’t one I’d want to drink again, but I love wine tours for giving you the chance to try things you wouldn’t normally order in a restaurant!

I really enjoyed my Lanzarote wine tour and would thoroughly recommend it. I’d suggest booking it for one of your first days on the island so you can get lots of insider tips from your guide for the rest of your holiday.

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If wine isn’t your favourite tipple, Wine Tours Lanzarote also run craft beer tours every Friday. You can find out more about these here . Also, if you’d like to try some wine from Lanzarote but aren’t visiting the island any time soon, you can order bottles via the wine shop here .

Wondering what else to do on your holiday? Don’t miss my huge guide to the best things to do in Lanzarote . There are over 28 fun activities, so you’re guaranteed to find something you like the sound of!

If you’re thinking of visiting Timanfaya National Park, check out my review of El Diablo Restaurant , where they cook food using the heat of the volcano! Plus, you can’t visit Lanzarote without a trip to Mirador del Rio – the best view on the island.

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Lanzarote wine – explore the vineyards and wineries

Visiting the Lanzarote vineyards is a unique experience. The vines make green mounds against the black volcanic gravel, protected by low walls in circular patterns that spread like fish scales across the landscape.

If you’d like to stay on a working vineyard we can recommend Finca Malvasia – a boutique retreat among vineyards and volcanoes. Read my review here .

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The fame of Malmsey wine from the Canary Islands dates back to Shakespeare’s time. These days the fresh Malvasia Volcanica and perfumed Moscatel of Lanzarote are something of a local secret.

The high quality Lanzarote wine produced by artisan wineries is made in small quantities and rarely makes it off the island. All the more reason to discover these special wines on a tour of the La Geria region.

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Wine Tours Lanzarote

Taking a wine tour in Lanzarote was a great introduction the island’s wines. We can highly recommend Wine Tours Lanzarote for their fun and insightful tour. You even have to worry about driving, since the wine tour includes a pickup from the hotel as well as minivan transport around the vineyards.

Before the wine tasting, our excellent guide Dan walked us through the Lanzarote vineyards. Dan explaind a bit more about the history and culture of wine in Lanzarote.

While wine making in Lanzarote has a long history, it became well established after the volcanic eruptions of the 1730s. Prior to this, the La Geria region was fertile farmland, used for growing fruit and vegetables. But all this ended with 6 years of devastating eruptions that showered the area with volcanic lava and ash.

Once some normality returned, the farmers discovered that they could dig through the ash to plant vines in the soil beneath. The ash provided valuable minerals and helped retain moisture in the soil. The technique of covering the red earth with a mulch of volcanic gravel, known as picon , is still used today.

Check out this article to discover more about the Timanfaya National Park and the volcanoes of Lanzarote

Another unique aspect of Lanzarote wines is that the island escaped the disease of phylloxera that devastated vineyards in other parts of the world. As a result the vines had to be grafted onto disease free rootstock. Lanzarote escaped the disease and so the vines here are ungrafted.

Lanzarote wine – the challenges

With no lakes and rivers for irrigation and very low levels of rainfall, wine making in Lanzarote is quite a challenge! The cool winds from the north bring moisture, which forms as dew in the early morning. It then runs down to the vine roots which are planted in hollows or hoyos of 1-2 metres deep.

Low walls of volcanic rock known as zoco , make a semi-circle around the vine to protect it from the wind. This creates a warm microclimate in which the vines thrive.

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Needless to say, maintaining the walls, digging out the hollows and harvesting the grapes is backbreaking work, that can only be done by hand. Because of this, the yield of the La Geria wines is low, at only 300-400 vines per hectare. Compare this to 7000 vines per hectare in other countries.

In the winter, the vines are pruned right back, so that all their energy is concentrated into a single harvest. Harvesting starts in early July when the grapes are picked in the cool of the morning. Baskets weighing 20 kg have to be carried by hand.

The aim is to pick into small containers, to avoid the grapes being crushed and starting to ferment. This ensures that the highest quality wines can be produced.

Quality wines in Lanzarote

With such a low yield it’s all about quality rather than quantity. The winemakers are increasingly investing in the latest modern equipment. Mechanised grape presses and steel wine vats will ensure the consistency and quality of their wines.

The best wines can use the Denomination of Origin Lanzarote (D.O. Lanzarote) which is a guarantee of quality in the local wines. Because the quantities produced are small, they tend to be sold and drunk in Lanzarote and Spain.

Taking a wine tour is a great opportunity to try some unique and unusual wines while you’re on holiday. You probably won’t find them in any supermarkets when you get home!

Looking for a place to stay in Lanzarote? We can recommend the boutique vineyard accommodation at Finca Malvasia – read my review

Wine Shop Lanzarote , sister company of Wine Tours Lanzarote, have taken some of their most popular Lanzarote wines and made them available for shipping to the UK. So, you can still buy your favourite wines from them.

Try some of these carefully selected Lanzarote wines and have them delivered in the UK and Ireland with Wine Shop Lanzarote

Bodegas Rubicon in Lanzarote

Our tour started at Bodegas Rubicon , one of the larger wineries in the La Geria region. Bodegas Rubicon buy from around 250 different farmers to supplement their own 20 hectares of vineyards.

The Bodega is right by the main road and has a large parking area at the front. It tends to be popular with tour groups and those coming to try their restaurant.

If you are a food lover be sure to also check out my article about the food in Lanzarote

It’s a family business that was acquired in 1979 by Don Germán López Figueras. Don Germán was wine lover who restored the 17th century country house and winery. He developed the vineyards that stretch up to the Timanfaya National Park.

Dan led us down into the vineyards behind the bodega to explain how the wines are grown using techniques that are adapted to the island’s low rainfall and volcanic soil are in use.

Oak barrels to age the wine

Back in the winery, we had a look around the cellars, with barrels stacked along the wall. More of the picon gravel was used on the floor, to retain the right level of humidity.

The oak barrels are used to add flavour and depth to the wine as it ages, but as each one costs over 900 euros. They are a big investment and only used for some of the wines.

After a barrel has been used 3-4 times, the wine has absorbed most of the oak flavours. Then the barrels are sold on to smaller bodegas or sent to Ireland and Scotland, where they are used to age whisky.

The square stone pressing tank could still be seen, where the grapes would be trodden underfoot in the old days to release the juice. We walked through from the tasting area into the central courtyard that is typical of Canarian houses.This gave us a chance to look down into the traditional water cistern or aljibe .

Wine tasting at Bodega Rubicon

Although no longer in use to store water, the cistern has been made into a unique, glass floored dining and meeting space.

There’s also a restaurant in the older part of the bodega, serving Canarian dishes and tapas. Of course these can be enjoyed with the Rubicon wines, on the terrace overlooking the vineyard.

Our small group moved on to the tasting area at the front of the bodega with wooden counters and interesting chandeliers, fashioned from green wine bottles.

Here we sipped and sniffed a few of the Rubicon wines. The classic Amalia Malvasia Seco , is a pale straw coloured dry, white wine with clean, bright flavours. Rubicon rosé is made from the Listan Negro grape with delicious berry flavours.

Similar wines are available from the Wine Shop Lanzarote who have a warehouse in the UK, so that you can make your own tasting of Lanzarote wines at home.

Bodeguita El Tablero in Lanzarote

The much smaller artisan winery of El Tablero which we visited next, was in an idyllic location down a smaller farm track. The winery only sells its wines direct to the public either by the bottle or by the glass, in their small bar and terrace.

The winery is run by Juan Antonio Suarez, who took it over when his father died. Suarez is one of the newer winemakers making a name for himself and building up the winery.

Dan walked us through the vineyard, to see some of the older vines on the slopes of an extinct volcano. He pointed out the 100 year old vines, sheltering in huge hollows, supported by wooden frames to allow the air to circulate. The small winery only covers 5 hectares and makes just 10,000 bottles a year.

Bodeguita El Tablero is hidden a little off the main road down a track, so we felt that we were being let into a local secret! Inside the dining room of this low, whitewashed building, we tasted three of their wines, served with local goats cheese.

We enjoyed their red Listan Negro wine, that had been aged in oak and was served young and slightly chilled. A blend of 85% Muscatel and 15% Diego grape made an unusual fruity and perfumed white, even though it was still a dry wine.

The bar offered simple tapas plates for visitors to nibble with the wines. This was an excellent way to enjoy the wines of Lanzarote, in an authentic setting surrounded by vineyards.

Vega Volcan in Lanzarote

Our last stop, Vega Volcan is another of the smaller artisan wineries that are springing up in Lanzarote, making just 3000 – 4000 bottle of wine a year. It’s run by Peggy and Alfredo, who have other jobs as a solicitor and artist while also running their smallholding.

We wandered around the traditional whitewashed farmhouse, with its green painted window frames and cascade of bougainvillea. After saying hello to the goats and chickens, we admired the vegetable patch and breathed the fragrance of oranges in the garden.

Despite the homespun charm, Vega Volcan is serious about its wine. There’s a room full of modern steel tanks and an underground cellar housing Alfredo’s vintage wine collection. Peggy also has a workshop where she sells her artworks mixed in with some colourful and fun craft pieces by other local artists.

Our tasting was held in the spacious room at one end of the house. We tried some of their Arena Blanco Seco and Rosado , together with Peggy’s homemade goat’s cheese and membrillo , a delicious combination.

Peggy also makes preserves from the figs, oranges, banana, guava and papaya that grow around the property. Having a sweet tooth I very much enjoyed a glass of her mulberry liqueur to end our tasting.

El Grifo in Lanzarote

You can’t miss the well known El Grifo winery along the main road. Its distinctive griffin logo was designed by celebrated local artist Cesar Manrique. I visited the winery on a separate occasion and it’s a good option if you’re short of time.

Visitors can take a look around their free wine museum, then taste any wines that they are thinking of buying in the shop. El Grifo normally has a tapas bar, but it was closed when we visited due to the Covid restrictions.

One of Lanzarote’s oldest wineries

El Grifo is one of the oldest wineries on Lanzarote, their vineyards planted after the eruptions in 1736, when the bodega and manor house were also built. Since then the property has passed through three different families and is still a family business, producing half a million bottles per year.

A wide range of wines can be tasted and purchased here, including the typical Malvasia Volcanica white wines and Listan Negro reds. My favourite was the Ana Muscatel , named after one of the family’s female ancestors.

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I enjoyed this fortified sweet muscat wine so much, that I bought a bottle in the distinctive pink gift tube, on my way home as I passed through the airport.

In case you’re travelling light, there’s a small selection of Lanzarote wines in the airport duty free and El Grifo also sell from their website and ship their wines internationally.

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What grapes are used to make the Lanzarote wines?

If you’re visiting Lanzarote and want to know what to look out for in the supermarket or restaurant, these are the most popular grape varieties.

Malvasia Volcanica – this grape is unique to Lanzarote since it escaped the phylloxera plague that destroyed Malvasia vines in other parts of Europe. It makes white wines that are light, delicate and ideal for summer drinking, to drink with fish and seafood.

Diego – another grape variety that is unique to the Canary Islands, with floral and apple aromas, well suited to the climate of Lanzarote.

Listan Blanco and Listan Negro – The Listan Blanco makes a full bodied white wine with creamy flavours and mineral fragrance, while the Negro can be used to make a dry rosé or red wine, sometimes blended with other grapes.

Moscatel Alexandria – this old variety was used for the popular sweet wine known as Malmsey in Shakespeare’s time, and makes a deliciously perfumed, sweet dessert wine.

Plan your trip to Lanzarote

For a comprehensive but compact guidebook covering all you need to know about Lanzarote (including La Graciosa), I recommend the Lanzarote Marco Polo pocket guide .

This is the guidebook that I used while were were there and it gives lots of background information and insider tips on the best things to see, including a free touring app with maps to download and use offline.

Looking a guidebook for Lanzarote? We used and can recommend the Marco Polo pocket guide

If you’re looking for a wine tour in Lanzarote, we can highly recommend Wine Tours Lanzarote for their fun and insightful tour. We didn’t even have to worry about driving, since the wine tour included a pickup from the hotel as well as minivan transport around the vineyards.

Where to stay in Lanzarote

We stayed at two delightful places during our 10 day trip to Lanzarote

• Finca de Arrieta with Lanzarote Retreats – a small eco-village on the northern coast at Arrieta which has a number of different villas, stone lodges and yurts with a relaxed and friendly vibe, that are ideal for independent travellers. You can read my review of Finca de Arrieta here , or more places to stay check out these Lanzarote hotels .

• Finca Malvasia – boutique rural accommodation in the heart of the La Geria wine region, set among a working vineyard. The stylish cottages converted from the old winery are furnished in contemporary style, around a turquoise Cesar Manrique style swimming pool. You can read my review of Finca Malvasia here or for more places to stay check out these hotels in Lanzarote .

Our wine tour was hosted* by Wine Tours Lanzarote

* More info on my policies page

This article is originally published at Heatheronhertravels.com

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WINE TOURISM EXPERIENCES IN LANZAROTE

Step into a one-of-a-kind sensory journey, where every sip of wine pays homage to passion and human endeavor. Our wine experiences will unravel the mysteries of Lanzarote’s heroic viticulture, a phenomenon in the world of wine. Join us in paying tribute to the ‘impossible vineyard’, where the land challenges conventions and winemakers transform harsh conditions into internationally acclaimed wines.

Embark on a voyage through 250 years of history with the oldest winery in the Canary Islands, where each glass tells a story of dedication and perseverance, of a commitment to quality and tradition. It’s time to uncover the essence of a land that defies boundaries, where wine is the result of a legacy honored with every toast.

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THIS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• Welcome with sparkling
• Walk through the vineyards
• Wine tasting between Chabocos Centenarios
• Guided tour of the old Winery 1775
• Visit to the Family House and Library (exclusive to Wine Lover)
• Visit to the modern winery
• Tasting of 6 unique wines (two of them during the route)
• Duration: 120 min approx.

El Grifo Wine Lovers

Our most immersive experience is a voyage through time and a celebration of wine’s passion. From the effervescence of our Brut Nature Reserva to the timeless allure of century-old chabocos, each nook unveils a tale of oenological brilliance. Delve into the heart of tradition at the Canary Islands’ oldest winery, and savor an extensive, meticulously crafted wine tasting amidst a setting infused with a passion for detail. Secure your reservation now and let Wine Lovers ignite all your senses.

• It is advisable to make an online reservation in advance
• Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended during the visit
• It is advisable to use sun protection, especially in summer
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THIS TOUR INCLUDES:

• Vineyard walk
• Guided tour of the ancient 1775 winepress
• Tasting of 3 wines
• Duration: approximately 90 minutes

Travel to El Grifo’s World

A tribute to the living history of El Grifo, where every corner tells a story of passion for wine and respect for tradition. Explore our ancestral vineyards and the most emblematic corners of the oldest winery in the Canary Islands. At the end of the tour, let yourself be seduced by a tasting of selected wines, each with the aroma and flavor of the unique landscape of La Geria. Discover the magic of El Grifo and immerse yourself in a unique experience

• It is advisable to make reservations online in advance.
• Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended during the visit.
• Sunscreen is recommended, especially in summer.
• And most importantly, bring a lot of enthusiasm to have a good time!

Your trip throughout the El Grifo’s History

A tour with audio guide to discover on your own our ancient winery, founded in 1775, and the spectacle of vineyards covered in volcanic ash and centuries-old vines. The experience includes the tasting of 2 of our references, commented by our ‘wine experts’. You are also free to make this visit at any time, during the Museum’s opening hours.

Museum Opening Hours:

• Monday to Friday , from 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry time 17:15). * Subject to availability

Wine-Bar Opening Hours:

• Monday to Friday , from 11:00 to 18:00.

Store Opening Hours:

• Monday to Friday , from 10:00 to 18:00.

How to get here

• El Grifo is located on the LZ-30 road, km 11 (Carretera de Teguise a Uga; 3 km. from the Monumento al Campesino).
• Access to the winery is through the Monument to the Griffin Bird made by César Manrique.
• GPS: N: 29º 00′ 03” W: 13º 38′ 44′

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Wine regions, grapes and types of wine

Lanzarote is a spectacular island. The landscape seems taken from a Star Wars movie and you would actually believe you are on a different planet. Black volcanic soils are found everywhere. The island holds over 300 volcanos after all. This landscape offers some of the most attractive wine tours in Spain . if you plan to visit the island we believe you should consider more than its beaches and vulcanos. A Lanzarote wine tour offers a great place to enjoy wine and amazing landscapes.

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Any visitor to the Cité du vin in Bordeaux finds two huge screens on the first room. Vineyards from all over the world are shown to illustrate the beauty and diverse landscapes where grapes are grown. The most striking of all those landscapes in that fantastic video is without hesitation Lanzarot e

Lanzarote is a volcanic island. The climate there is so harsh that grape growers had to come up with different ideas and methods to ensure their vines would grow and suffer as little as possible. Winds from the north do not support this endevour either. The wind can be devasting. The solution found by local growers is to plant each vine on its own small pit with a wall at the top that prevents damage from the wind. The ground of the hole is covered with volcanic earth known as picon. Picon helps at forming dew and this moisture gets down to the root of the vine is…. Grapes can grow in this harsh environment after all! Tweet

Hotel resorts, beaches, vulcanoes and... Wine!

Local farmers were not treated well by this landscape. Local hero, Cesar Manrique , acknowledged this fact and created the most spectacular tribute to farmers at the Farmers House museum , one of the island’s top attractions. Most visitors to Lanzarote get to the island to enjoy a few days of well-deserved rest. It hardly rains, temperatures are constant and high all year round and the only minor inconvenience is the north wind. Most all-inclusive Lanzarote hotels are located in the South in the area called Playa Blanca and Papagayo. Up to the North, far from the eyes of tourists, vines grow in a miraculous fashion. Most visitors come to the island seeking the excellent weather and the “ all-inclusive Lanzarote experience ” Many visitors take one tour, to the Timanfaya volcano, an impressive national Park that offers a dramatic visit. On the way a few vines are found, and the question is often heard. “ How come vines grow in this land? “

The truth is that nothing would grow in this soil until the farmer digs deep enough to find retained moisture and fertile soil . Sometimes they need to dig over twenty inches. The wall is built on top. No wonder wines from Lanzarote are expensive. Many of the visitors to the island cannot find local wines at those all inclusive hotels of Lanzarote. They are simply too expensive to get included in the wine list. A shame for the local wine industry and for eco-friendly consumption. Wines are brought to all those hotels from the peninsula, instead of being purchased to local producers around the corner.

In the center of the island of Lanzarote we find the Timanfaya national park, the most important element of the Unesco biosphere reserve . In 1730 an eruption started in this area. It lasted for well over 6 years and locals from the area thought it was the end of the world. Today we find lava hills and lava valleys .

Local authorities, thanks to the amazing work of Cesar Manrique , did a great job in preserving the island´s nature. Tourist development does not go hand in hand with preservation of nature. In Lanzarote, however, things look different and despite we can find many all inclusive hotels, appartments and shopping malls, these areas have been limited and construction has been limited to ensure the island preserved its personality.

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one of nature´s amazing miracles

Let´s get back to vines and wine and forget for a moment the idea of holidays in Lanzarote at all inclusive resorts seated next to the pool enjoying sea views.

So we have an island where strong hot winds dry the grapes and destroy the hope of any winemaker. The alisios winds from the west are not so strong in Lanzarote as in other islands of the archipelago (mainly Fuerteventura) but strong enough when combined with the north winds to destroy any harvest. As mentioned above, local growers scoop hollows in the volcanic ash (hoyos) or build cairns around the vines to protect them, or simply do both things at the same time. The vines, as you can imagine, are planted a good distance from one another. Yields as you have rightly guessed are very low. Rainfall is as low as 150 millimeters a year and moisture comes from ailisios winds mainly and is retained by the ash. There is only one DO in Lanzarote, divided in three sub-regions: Tinajo-San Bartolome in the centre, Haria-Ye in the north and La Geria in the south near the town of Yaiza. This is the most spectacular area and the valley here is simply amazing. Make sure you pay it a visit (and yes, get a break from the easy live of your pool at the Lanzarote resort where you stay!)

Vine has been harvested in Lanzarote since the mid 18 th century only. This is later than other islands like La Palma or Tenerife where wine production started during the XVth century. Listan negro and Negro Comun are the tow red wine varieties in Lanzarote. Listan blanca and Malvasia are the main white grapes, with other local varieties like Diego and Burra Blanca also planted. Moscatel is also planted.

Yields are very low in Lanzarote with hardly 1,000 litres per hectare (compared for instance to Rioja with over 6,000 liters) Vines are very old, with many over 100 years.

Most production used to be dedicated to sweet wines and a mixture of muscatel and Malvasia has traditionally been used for that purpose. But market trends have moved growers and wineries into dry wines.

The island consumes 4 times the amount of wine that is produced locally. As we have discussed already, most wine served at hotels and resorts is from major Spanish brands, whilst local wines are best found at restaurants. The best known local winery is El Grifo , with affordable wines and daily tours to enjoy the miracle of local wine production in volcanic soils.

We believe wine is one of the top local tourist attractions in the island and that a wine tour of Lanzarote is a must to enjoy the island. The wines may not please everybody since the volcanic soils provide a peculiar flavor and as for so many other things, wine is an acquired taste. We find the dry white malvasias are fantastic . One thing that makes any wine and architecture lover dream is the idea of a winery built following Cesar´s Manrique style. Other regions in Spain bring amazing examples of wine and architecture (like Protos, Ysios, or Riscal to name but the most obvious examples) A visit to the Cesar Manrique Foundation is a good start to let your imagination fly and discover in your mind wine bats and barrels at the amazing rooms of this fascinating building. In any case, and as Manrique rightly said, man could only try to simulate nature and, for that purpose, the amazing vineyard landscape of Lanzarote is for sure amongst the most amazing example of agriculture you will find in the world.

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Lanzarote Craft Beer & Wine Tour

Depending on where you are based on the Island we will visit Bodega El Grifo or Bodega La Geria , if staying in the south of the island.  You will get immersed in the process and experience of caring for a vine throughout the yearly cycle. You will experience first-hand some of the equipment and techniques used. We’ll have a walk through the vineyards before a guided tasting of 3 premium wines and some local goats’ cheese! 

Fast forwarding through the ages, next up, we arrive at Cerveza Nao , or Malpeis if on the “south” tour.  Brewing is one of Lanzarote’s newest industries!  Of course, with little naturally occurring drinking water on Lanzarote, brewing isn’t exactly straightforward.  Don’t worry, we’ll give you a full run down of the brewing process, equipment and ingredients and show how things differ on the Island.  We’ll finish up with a tasting of 3 fantastic beers together with more cheese snacks!   

The tour will be led by Dan or Ollie, WSET level 2 certified guides who are also hands on wholegrain homebrewers! 

Before booking, please be aware that we do need 4 guests in total to run this tour. If we have insufficient numbers, we will advise you the day before.  

We can also run this tour for a private group or function.  Contact us  for more info.

Pick ups : Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, Matagorda, Puerto Calero, Playa Honda, Arrecife

approx. 3.5 hours

• Door to Door Transport & Material: Included

max. 8 persons

 3 Beers and Cheese from Lanzarote

3 Wines and Cheese from Lanzarote

If you are not staying in one of the locations listed above, contact us, and we will try to accommodate you on one of our tours.  

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Pick ups : Playa Blanca & Yaiza

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LANZAROTE WINE TOURS

• Clubs , Excursions & Activities Club

Experience some of the best of Lanzarote’s natural heritage with guided local vineyard visits

Join Wine Tours Lanzarote for a tour around 3 beautiful vineyards.  You will get the opportunity to sample 6 local wines and taste some authentic Lanzarote goats cheese along the way. During the tour, you will gain an insight into the unique and fascinating cultivation methods and an understanding of the farmers’ constant fight against adversity, with Timanfaya National Park forming the spectacular backdrop.

You will visit a variety of vineyards, mixing one of the larger producers with smaller family run wineries at the other end of the spectrum.  This will give you a real flavour for the culture and scale of wine making on the Island.

The tours are designed for all levels of fitness and include pick up and drop off to your accommodation in a modern, air conditioned minibus. Group sizes are 8 maximum and it is open to ages 12+ with under 18s being supplied with soft drinks.

Wine Tours Lanzarote offers the following two tour options, which depart at either 10am or 3pm depending on the day:

Wine & Vineyard Walk.  Duration 3.5 hours priced at Eur 49

Wine, Walk & Tapas.  Duration 4.5 hours priced at Eur 65 (This tour includes a tapas lunch or dinner with a glass of wine or soft drink)

There is now also a Craft Beer Tour which runs every Friday afternoon from 3.30pm.

For further information please visit  www.winetourslanzarote.com  or call/whatsapp +34 631 789 200

Calero Marinas Club Discount 15%