Lanzarote wine, extracted from the volcano, is one of the most delightful surprises that the island offers at lunchtime, alongside the spectacle that vine cultivation presents, especially in the region of La Geria, a landscape protected by law due to its high cultural and scenic value.

Lanzarote has a Regulatory Council for the Denomination of Origin of its wines, whose mission is to ensure quality through the control of cultivation areas and the production process.

With an exquisite palate, Malvasía shines with a color ranging from toasted to amber, emitting lively sparkles, and offering an almond flavor, along with fine, balanced, and intense aromas, sometimes with hints of acidity. Its palate is voluptuous, with great breadth. Literary figures such as the enlightened monarch Carlos III, Walter Scott, Goldoni, and even William Shakespeare himself, have praised the virtues of Malvasía wine.

The white, dry, and semi-sweet Diego varieties also distinguish themselves, as do the rosés, whose production has evolved alongside the harvest, resulting in young, fruity wines with a lower alcohol content.

Harvesting in Lanzarote begins at the end of July and is a manual task due to the terrain's topography. Peasants harvest early in the morning, carefully cutting the grapes and discarding any that are damaged, to preserve the raw material and ensure the production of high-quality wine.

The Designation of Origin Vinos de Lanzarote was established in 1993. The Regulatory Council of the Lanzarote Denomination of Origin is responsible for certifying the origin and ensuring the quality of the island's wines. Therefore, the back label granted by the Regulatory Council serves as an unequivocal guarantee of quality and also certifies a unique typicity found nowhere else in the world.

The Lanzarote Denomination of Origin encompasses the entire island, although three main producing areas are distinguished:

• La Geria: Situated between the municipalities of Yaiza and Tías, La Geria is a distinctive volcanic region near the Timanfaya National Park. Here, natural sanding resulting from volcanic eruptions reaches depths of four to five meters. This unique cultivation method, typical of Lanzarote's vineyards, is considered unparalleled worldwide.
• Masdache: Located in the central part of the island and north of La Geria, Masdache comprises the largest cultivation area. It includes vineyards in the towns of Tías, Masdache, San Bartolomé, and Tinajo.
• Ye-Lajares: Positioned in the northern part of the island, between the municipalities of Haría and Teguise, the Ye-Lajares region features crops on the eastern slopes of the Famara massif, particularly in the badlands of La Corona, formed by the volcano of the same name. This wine-producing area has a lower yield per hectare and is unique globally due to the precocity of its harvest.

The nearly 2,000 hectares of vineyards, spread across more than 7,500 parcels throughout the island's seven municipalities, cultivate various grape varieties:

• White grapes: Malvasia, the most esteemed, along with Breval, Burrablanca, Diego, Moscatel, Listán, and Pedro Ximénez.
• Black grapes: Negramoll and Listan negra.

From these varieties, several types of wines are produced:

• White wines: Dry, highly expressive, approachable, and well-balanced.
• Semi-sweet wines: Fruity, smooth, and unctuous, without being overly sweet.
• Sweet wines: Complex on the nose and palate.
• Rosé wines: Fresh, fruity, and slightly acidic.
• Red wines: Vibrant and refreshing.
• Sparkling wines.

Tables of vintages of the wines of the Designation of Origin Lanzarote

2021	Very Good
2020	Very Good
2019	Very Good
2018	Very Good
2017	Excellent
2016	Very good
2015	Very good
2014	Excellent
2013	Excellent
2012	Excellent
2011	Very good
2010	Excellent
2009	Very good
2008	Good
2007	Very good
2006	Very good
2005	Very good
2004	Very good
2003	Very good
2002	Excellent
2001	Very good
2000	Very good
1999	Excellent
1998	Very good
1997	Very good
1996	Very good
1995	Very good
1994	Very good

WHITES - Alcohol content between 11.5% and 12% Vol.

In Lanzarote, white wines are categorized as dry, semi-dry, and sweet. The most esteemed variety is Malvasia, although sweet Muscatel also holds great prestige.

• Young dry Malvasia: Straw yellow in color. Aroma with subtle varietal notes of dried herbs and ripe fruits, displaying character. Fatty, warm, and glyceric on the palate, with typical varietal expression.
• Sweet Malvasia: Pale yellow hue. Fine and complex aroma rich in nuances of fine herbs (fennel and mint), pineapple, and white flowers. Powerful, warm, and sweet mouthfeel with balanced acidity, offering a long and complex aftertaste with excellent persistence.
• Semi-sweet Malvasia: Straw-yellow with golden tones. Intense varietal aroma in a fresh ensemble with notes of ripe fruit, honey, and herbs. Friendly and soft on the palate with a good acidity that balances the sweetness, delivering a very fruity and broad experience.
• Young dry Diego: Clean and very bright straw yellow. Fruity aromas of medium intensity typical of the variety on the nose. Fresh, soft, and well-balanced acidity on the palate, very tasty, with the grape's great personality standing out for its structure and persistence.
• Malvasia dry fermented in barrel: Yellow with golden reflections, clean, and bright. Mineral notes with smoky touches on backgrounds of ripe yellow fruit. Structure and freshness on the palate with persistent fruit and mineral flavors, displaying power and smoothness.
• Moscatel: This variety is mainly utilized for sweet liqueur wines, although some wineries have experimented to produce naturally sweet wine.
• Sweet muscatel liqueur wine: Old golden yellow with a powerful aroma of honey, accompanied by background notes of good oxidative aging such as pastry and hazelnut. Dense, tasty, and balanced on the palate with complex notes of figs and pastry, and an alcohol content ranging from 15% to 22% vol. for liqueur wines.

These wines pair excellently with island cheeses and fish.

ROSÉS - Alcohol content between 12.5% and 13% Vol.

Lanzarote rosé wines are primarily crafted from the Listan Negro variety, boasting a pink color and known for their fresh characteristics, pleasant aromas, and fruity flavors.

Raspberry-pink with good intensity and reflections of salmon and purple. Medium-intensity aromas of fresh fruit with background notes of ripe strawberries and roses, accentuated by varietal hints. Tasty and cheerful on the palate, well-balanced with a fruity finish, and very pleasant where the notes of strawberry and roses re-emerge.

These wines pair perfectly with pasta, salads, and typical dishes like Canarian sancocho.

REDS - Alcohol content 13% Vol.

These wines are primarily made from the Listan Negro variety, with some wineries also incorporating Negramoll.

• Traditional young red wine: Cherry red with violet tones, medium layer, clean, and bright. Aromas of red fruit with a mineral background. Soft and light on the palate, balanced, simple, and clean with a pleasantly fresh finish and good persistence.
• Traditional red wine aged in barrels: Intense cherry red with medium intensity aromas of ripe black fruit (blackberries, plum jam), and roasted notes. Wide mouthfeel with dry but ripe tannins, touches of wood fused with the wine, mineral nuances (volcanic), hints of iodine, and very original.
• Carbonic maceration red: Intense purple color with lively medium-high robe and abundant, thick tears. Amazing aromatic power of strawberries, red fruits, dairy, and clean, powerful. Velvety and round on the palate, long and tasty.

These red wines pair well with meats, cured cheeses from the island, and sausages.

SPARKLING WINE - Alcohol content of 11% vol. Sparkling base wine: 10.5-12% vol.

This type of wine is crafted from the Malvasia variety, featuring an intense yellow color with fine bubbles and a constant crown. Intense and clean aroma of fresh fruit, white flowers, bakery tones, and long aging. Pleasant on the palate with a slightly acidic, fine, and elegant mouthfeel.

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