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 maximizes the land once covered by volcanic lava and sand after the eruption between 1730 and 1736 on Lanzarote, transforming it into an estate with vineyards and fruit trees.

The winery's covered wine press dates back to 1775, and since then, the elements, combined with the expertise of various families, have produced wines with a renowned character. El Grifo Winery boasts vines from the 19th century, which are hand-harvested one grape at a time. You can explore the museum that recounts the story of wine on the island.

Tour Details

We’ll meet at the entrance of El Grifo Winery at the scheduled time. Our journey begins as we uncover the secrets behind Lanzarote’s volcanic wines. Our first stop is the El Grifo Museum, featuring the original indoor wine press from 1775 and barrels of Volcanic Malvasía wine from 1881.

Next, we’ll visit the old winery, where you’ll discover how traditions have been preserved for over two centuries. We’ll explore Lanzarote’s century-old vineyards, among the chabocos—protected hollows where vines were planted in the 19th century. We’ll also visit the old family home, the wine library, and the modern winery.

Inside the family house, each room holds stories from generations in winemaking. The wine library, with over 5,000 volumes, offers insights into island viticulture. In the modern winery, you’ll see how technology enhances winemaking. Finally, we’ll enjoy an exclusive tasting of six wines, paired with three traditional Canarian cheeses and a chocolate truffle, concluding our two-hour tour.