El Grifo Winery Tour

On this visit to the El Grifo winery, we'll explore one of the oldest wineries in the Canary Islands and discover the effects of volcanic soil on wine.

Description

El Grifo Winery is the oldest in the Canary Islands and one of the oldest in Spain. It utilizes land once covered by volcanic lava and sand from the eruption between 1730 and 1736 on Lanzarote, now a site with vineyards and fruit trees.

The winery features a covered wine press from 1775, with its history shaped by various families, resulting in wines with a renowned character. The winery's 19th-century vines are hand-harvested one grape at a time. Additionally, a museum recounts the story of wine on the island.

During the booking process, you can choose between two tour options. Both tours start at the El Grifo Winery entrance at the scheduled time, leading into the volcanic vineyards.

Below you'll find a brief description of each tour option:

Tour + 3 wine tastings (1 hour)

This option includes a visit to the El Grifo Museum, featuring the indoor wine press from 1775 and barrels of Malvasia Volcanica wine from 1881. We will also explore the old winery, learning about its traditions and quality wine production.

The exploration continues in the centuries-old vineyards of Lanzarote, observing chabocos that protect the 19th-century vines. The tour concludes with a tasting of 3 different varieties of wine, summarizing the experience in one hour.

Tour + 6 wine tastings (2 hours)

This option adds visits to the old house, library, and modern winery. The family house showcases generations devoted to winemaking, while the library has over 5,000 volumes on island wine culture. The modern winery highlights innovations in wine production.

In the vineyard, an exclusive tasting of 6 wines paired with 3 traditional Canarian cheeses and sweets will offer a rich conclusion to the 2-hour tour.