Lanzarote and wine, the basis for the cultivation of the vine is the mass of lava. This has the great advantage that it retains moisture in the air during the night.
Lanzarote and wine – An island of unique vineyards
Between 1730 and 1736, massive volcanic eruptions took place on Lanzarote, which determined the future life of the locals.
Therefore, the basis for the cultivation of vines is the lava mass. This has the great advantage that it retains moisture in the air during the night.
The system of vine cultivation is completely different from many. There are no supports or plant guides, the vines literally crawl along the ground and the grapes are in direct contact with the volcanic soil.
Another typical phenomenon here is the constant wind, which brings humidity from the Atlantic. To protect the vines from the strong winds, they are often planted in depressions and another protective element are stone ties of various shapes. All this creates a characteristic aspect of the local wine landscape.
The wineries are set in a volcanic landscape, full of volcanic cones, to which vineyards with protective tents extend.
The vineyards take advantage of the surrounding landscape. Therefore, the vines are often hidden in natural lava fissures, in which a certain method of plant management is subsequently used.
The movement through the local vineyards, the descent into the lava crevices and the direct contact with the vines in an attractive volcanic environment will enhance the experience of tasting local wines.
