Volcanic-style wine-making in El Pinar
John Hill is the farmer and party responsible for grapes still being grown at the Tanajara Winery as they were on El Hierro at the start of the 16th century. Its orographic location favours the appropriate growth the vines: volcanic soils and pronounced slopes at an altitude of 650 metres above sea level. Optimal conditions for nurturing the vijariego negro and baboso negro varieties.
The secret to red wine is in the wood
Although the microclimate in the valley favours the grape, special attention is also paid to picking it at just the right time. But the real secret is in the fermentation, which takes place in oak barrels with no subsequent filtering. A process that affects the flavour of the wine. A winery that has the DOP Canary Islands and can be visited by appointment.
