When Timanfaya's six long years of eruptions ceased in 1736, the farmers of La Geria believed their fertile lands were lost forever under a thick layer of ash. But the local families needed to make the land productive again, and through sheer hard work and determination, they succeeded in creating the vineyards of La Geria.
You'll start off with a scenic walk, following trails through private vineyards belonging to the family-owned bodega of Nacho Romero, opened exclusively for National Geographic travellers.
As you soak up the unique character of these landscapes where vineyards are surrounded by volcanoes, the owner will explain how the layer of volcanic ash, known locally as ‘picón,' has shaped their cultivation methods, which are unique in the world. If you are lucky enough to find them ripe, you might even get to pick grapes straight from the vine as you hear Nacho or his wife Luisa, both winemakers, talk about the characteristics of volcanic wine. Back at the bodega after the walk, you'll be able to sample one of the artisanal wines that Nacho and Luisa make in their home winery.
Next, you'll head to Bodega La Geria – another important component of the ecological wine making movement. The winemaker himself will show you around the bodega. Find out the secrets of the hollows, called ‘zocos' which shelter the vines from the wind, and discover the different varieties of grapes that thrive in Lanzarote's volcanic terroir. To finish, savour a tasting of one of the estate's renowned wines with local cheese and crackers.
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Lippi
18 de dezembro de 20255Estados Unidos da America
Absolut kompetente Reiseleitung, tolle Guides vor Ort. in der Kombination gerne wieder, auch wenn es nicht ganz günstig ist. Doch definitiv sein Geld wert. Vielen Dank an Neve
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Rainer
Viagem de casais
10 de dezembro de 20254.6Estados Unidos da America
Der Ausflug war sehr schön, mit kleiner Gruppe und informativ
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Birgitte Braut
Viagem de casais
5 de novembro de 20255Estados Unidos da America
Flott presentasjon av viner og produksjon
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Maks
Viagem de casais
2 de outubro de 20254.2Estados Unidos da America
Rundherum wahr diese Wein toor sehr gut und wir freuen uns scho auf die komende am Samstag. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Maks
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Bernie & Sally
Viagem de casais
27 de março de 20255Reino Unido
Enjoyed the trip, information was very informative. Wine tasting was excellent May was very good at answering our questions and informing us about the different wines, added a little extra with a taste of the smoked goats cheese beautiful.
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Detlef und Barbara Luckas
Viagem de casais
27 de março de 20254.6Estados Unidos da America
Es war eine sehr guter Tag alles hat gepasst. Sehr Schöne kleine Insel. Sehr guter Reiseführer





