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 that volcanic soil can have on wine!

El Grifo Winery

Welcome to the oldest winery in the Canary Islands and one of the oldest in Spain! El Grifo Winery utilizes land once covered by volcanic lava and sand after the eruption between 1730 and 1736 on Lanzarote, resulting in an estate filled with vineyards and fruit trees.

The winery's covered wine press dates back to 1775. The elements and the expertise of various families have contributed to wines with a noted character. El Grifo Winery features 19th-century vines that are hand-harvested one grape at a time. The winery also includes a museum that recounts the history of wine on the island.

Tour Details

We’ll meet at the entrance of El Grifo Winery at the scheduled time. Once the group is assembled, we’ll start exploring the secrets behind Lanzarote’s volcanic wines. The first stop is the El Grifo Museum, home to the original indoor wine press from 1775 and barrels of Volcanic Malvasía wine from 1881.

Next, we’ll visit the historic winery, where traditions have been preserved for over two centuries. We’ll explore Lanzarote’s century-old vineyards and the chabocos—deep hollows that protect the crops. Additional visits include the old family home, the wine library with over 5,000 volumes, and the modern winery, showcasing current winemaking technology.

Finally, we’ll enjoy a tasting of six wines, paired with three traditional Canarian cheeses and a chocolate truffle before concluding our two-hour tour.