The Canary Islands: Exploring a unique volcanic wine region

Inspired by a WSET webinar with Ana María Martín DipWSET, co-founder of the Canarias Wine Academy. Watch the webinar recording on the WSET Events Hub. Few wine regions challenge expectations quite like the Canary Islands. Located just 100 kilometres from the coast of Africa and more than 1,000 kilometres from mainland Spain, this Atlantic archipelago is home to some of the most dramatic vineyard landscapes in the world. Vines grow in volcanic ash, on steep terraces, across rugged mountainsides and at elevations that reach higher than anywhere else in Europe. Yet the vineyards are only part of the story. The Canary Islands are home to ungrafted vines, rare grape varieties and vineyard traditions that have disappeared from many other wine regions. Centuries of isolation have helped preserve both plant material and growing practices, creating a wine culture that remains distinct within Spain and beyond. Today, the islands are gaining international attention for wines shaped by volcanic so

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