The grape harvest for 2026 in Lanzarote’s Denomination of Origin (DOP) kicked off this week, starting earlier than usual due to rising temperatures. Several wineries have already begun harvesting, with others set to follow as each vineyard reaches the ideal ripeness.
David Fernández and Jable de Tao were the first to commence the campaign. El Grifo subsequently joined in, having already weighed its grapes for sparkling wine production and started its full yield.
Initially, the focus is on the Malvasía Volcánica grape, a hallmark of Lanzarote’s wine culture. According to the Regulatory Council, around 1,000 kilograms of grapes have been harvested so far.
Jorge Rodríguez, president of the Regulatory Council for Lanzarote wines, noted that this week’s high temperatures have sped up the ripening process for some plots, prompting several wineries to begin harvesting to ensure they pick the grapes at the right moment.
Although the harvest has just begun, initial production estimates suggest approximately 2.5 million kilograms of grapes, a figure that will be confirmed as the campaign progresses. Most wineries affiliated with the Denomination of Origin plan to start their harvest between mid and late July, depending on the ripening of their crops and upcoming weather conditions.
The harvest is a pivotal event for Lanzarote’s wine sector, which comprises numerous vintners and wineries operating under unique growing conditions shaped by the island’s volcanic landscape.
