Lanzarote & Wine, Landscape and Culture

Lanzarote wines are something of a miracle born out of the islanders' ability to adapt to the harsh environmental conditions and devastation wrought by the volcanic eruptions that beset the island in the 18th century. It is because of these extraordinary circumstances and unique method of grape cultivation that Lanzarote wines boast their excellent quality and special nuances. This book offers historical and practical information about a method of viticulture which has sculpted Lanzarote's landscape for the last three hundred years, creating sustainable regions such as La Geria with its unparalleled natural beauty. This book also offers valuable insight into the social, cultural and natural aspects of the region that are unlike anywhere else in the world. Lanzarote wine is a miracle of adaptation to the volcanic tragedy of the 18th century and extreme natural conditions.