What types of wine are produced in the Canary Islands?

The Canary Islands produce unique wines thanks to volcanic soil and traditional grape varieties. Lanzarote's La Geria region is famous for Malvasía wines grown in volcanic ash. Tenerife produces Listán Blanco and Negro wines. Red and white varieties from Tacoronte-Acentejo are also well-regarded.

What does a wine tasting experience include?

Wine tasting experiences typically include a guided tour of the vineyard and bodega, an explanation of the winemaking process, and a tasting of 3–6 wines paired with local cheeses and tapas. Many tastings are held in atmospheric volcanic bodegas.

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Wine Tasting in Canary Islands (Spain)

Canary Islands (Spain), Canary Islands (Spain)

⏱ 3 hours

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About this experience

Wine Tasting in Canary Islands (Spain) is a guided tasting tour of volcanic wines across the archipelago's DO regions, including Lanzarote, Tenerife, and La Palma. Participants sample Malvasia and Listán Negro varietals grown in ash-covered soils and trellised vineyards. The activity combines cellar visits with local cheese and mojo pairings, offering a direct introduction to the islands' unique viticulture.

What to expect

Duration is 2 to 3 hours, with a minimum of 5 wine samples per session.
Includes a guided walk through a working bodega and its volcanic stone cellars.
Tastings feature at least one white, one red, and one sweet wine from the local DO.
Pairings include Canarian goat cheese, wrinkled potatoes with mojo, and palm honey.
Suitable for adults aged 18 and over; small groups are capped at 12 participants.
Each visitor receives a tasting card listing the grape variety, vintage, and alcohol percentage.