The landscape of La Geria is the result of the local winegrowers’ tireless efforts to restore their land’s fertility, since the volcanic eruptions of Timanfaya in the 18th century (between 1730 and 1736) buried large areas of the island under lava.
In addition to the volcanic origin of the soil, the wine-growing region of La Geria is characterised by a representative, man-made agricultural landscape. The vines are planted in deep holes and protected from the trade winds by semicircular stone walls. Furthermore, the soil around the vine is covered by porous volcanic rock (lapilli, rofe), which ensures that the humidity in the soil remains and does not evaporate. This cultivation system does not permit the use of machines, so the tending of the vine is done manually.
BODEGA RUBICÓN
Rubicón is a family winery that is more than three centuries old. The high quality wines honoured with international awards, are sold in Europe, America and Asia.
The winery has a wine shop, a museum and a restaurant. Located in the heart of La Geria and surrounded by centuries-old eucalyptus trees, the bodega dominates the landscape overlooking the Timanfaya National Park.
BODEGA LA GERIA
This winery is located in the heart of the La Geria wine region and offers an incomparable view over the Timanfaya National Park. It was built by the Rijo family at the end of the 19th century and has been managed by its current owners since 1993.
The annual production of this bodega is currently around 300,000 bottles. They produce young wines from the Malvasía grape, red and rosé wines from the Listan Negro grape variety and sweet Moscatel from the Alejandría grape.
BODEGA LOS BERMEJOS
Los Bermejos is a charming winery which is situated on the outskirts of La Geria, far away from the main street. It is located on the Finca Los Bermejos, at the foot of a volcano that bears the name of one of the most famous members of the founding family, “Juan Bello”.
The winery produces wines with the characteristic flavour of Lanzarote, created by the volcanic soil and the mild temperatures: dry, semi-sweet or sweet Malvasia, sweet Moscatel, red or rosé wine.
BODEGA MALPAIS DE MAGUEZ (LA GRIETA)
After many years of agricultural tradition, the Bodega Malpaís de Maguez presented its wine “La Grieta ” in 2007. This winery dispose over a wine-growing area of 15 hectares, located in the north of the island at an altitude of about 500 metres.
Bodega Malpais de Maguez produces their wines with the greatest care and dedication, and produce a delicious Malvasia characterised by its fine and elegant aromas and a balanced, fresh taste.
The wines of this bodega are made in a small coastal town in the north of Lanzarote, specifically in Punta Mujeres. In this picturesque town, they ferment and rest in stainless steel tanks, to the sound of the waves and the harsh coastal winds.
BODEGA LA QUERENCIA
At first glance, La Querencia is a rather inconspicuous winery, located a little off the main road from La Geria. Nevertheless, you should definitely visit this bodega, try some tapas with the wines from this bodega and enjoy the wonderful view of the volcanic landscape of the island.
BODEGA LA FLORIDA
A little further east of the Timanfaya Natural Park, in San Bartolomé, is Finca La Florida, a landmark of Lanzarote. The origins of this winery go back to the first half of the 19th century.
The main house of the property is a perfect example of traditional architecture and the garden surrounding the property is also impressive: orchards with native Canarian plants and a large 270 year old dragon tree, one of the oldest in the Canary Islands.
BODEGA EL GRIFO
El Grifo is another well-known bodega in La Geria. Founded in 1775, just after the volcanic eruptions, this winery has been producing wine continuously since the late 18th century, making it one of the oldest bodegas in Spain.
This winery produces half a million bottles of wine every year. A wine museum and a library with more than 5,000 books are open for visitors. After the tour through the museum, you can taste wines and buy them directly in the bodega.
BODEGAS GUIGUAN
This bodega is a small but exclusive family business that produces wines from its own grape varieties. Full-bodied, heavy red wines and light, delicious white wines. The production takes place in a traditional way, without large machines or chemical additives, so the best wines on the island mature here.
BODEGAS VEGA DE YUCO
Bodegas Vega de Yuco has been a family business since 1997 and it is situated surrounded by vineyards in the municipality of Masdache, where the Malvasía Volcánica grape variety predominates. In 2005, the bodega brought out the wine variety “Yaiza “. The blue bottle with its special shape became the flagship of the winery.
BODEGA STRATVS
Stratvs is located in the Barranco del Obispo, near the Timanfaya National Park. This winery has modern equipment that makes it possible to extract the best from the grapes and to produce prestigious wines with their own character, as shown by the numerous awards that the wines of this winery have already received. Furthermore, this bodega offers event rooms, a library and a gourmet shop.
In addition to its volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches, the island of Lanzarote is known around the world for its wine production. The island’s climate and soil determine the characteristics of their agriculture, and their wines have a flavour as unique and different as Lanzarote itself. Ask our team of Hoopoe Villas to get the best excursions with wine tasting in the best wineries of Lanzarote.
