Figures from the regulatory council of D.O. wines in Lanzarote confirm that 2015 was a very good year indeed. Over 3,700,000 kgs of grapes were harvested, making it the best for ten years.
Lanzarote grows 4 main grape varieties in some of the world’s harshest conditions. The split was: read more »
- 2.3 Million kgs of Malvasía grapes – this is our most common grape and from it the bodegas create some fabulous dry and medium whites, as well as a much rarer sweet wine, known as Malmsey.
- 698,000 kgs of Listán Negro grapes – these are used to make reds and rosés.
- 187,000 kgs of Moscatel grapes – these are used to make delicious sweet dessert wines.
- 280,000 kgs of Listán Blanco grapes – these are used in blended whites.