Drinking wine from volcanic regions in Spain

Located off the coast of the African continent, but of Spain, Lanzarote tiengvoi floating vineyards planted on volcanic soil. 
When the volcanic activity occurs on lands Lanzarote (West African coast 175 km) of Spain 15 million years ago, where no human silhouette.

Just recently appeared about 3,000 years ago, the inhabitants of the islands off Morocco soon faced with the threat from the volcano. Although the most recent eruption began in 1730 in six consecutive years, the volcano only truly "resting" in 1824. All agricultural activities thus also affected and difficult.

The eruption took place in 2053 over 20 days and the coast of the island was always full of lava . These people almost lost patience and many of them decided to leave the United States or Cuba . When inactive volcano , nearly all agricultural land and farm equipment were destroyed , farmers and community disintegration . But since then , they 've managed to try out new ways to continue farming . Farmers in La Geria ( Lanzarote ) has created a unique way to develop their own vineyards .

First, a circular hole with a diameter of about 4-5 m were dug down to a depth of 2-3 m . Only a single vine will be plugged into the wall and protects small trees surrounded . Materials made ​​this wall is not normal but stone cobbles from the volcano eruption in history . With just a little beneath the ground is covered in volcanic dust on the surface , for centuries , seemed outdated techniques helped develop vine and bottle of wine to create the equally delicious in the continent .

Results of creativity in growing grapes has turned into a land of La Geria destination attracting many curious visitors . In addition to agriculture , where it deserves to be preserved and kept by the value of culture and landscape that it gives .

If an icon analogy , you can think of the gardens of the Vulcan in Star Trek movie La Geria region when viewed from the top of a hill or through the plane's window .

When the grapes were ripe and ready , camels Lanzarote region will also contribute in the harvest . The road is quite narrow around the hole and prone to subsidence , so only one person in charge of a vine in a hole . Even going into the round hole must also be careful to avoid the volcanic soil and pebbles were rolled down .

After the cut , ripe grapes are placed into two bins hang lumbar camels with a capacity of about 30 pounds per barrel . The work is not easy results at temperatures up to 50 ° C.

Harvest process completed, will be the first step for making wine . Results will be separated from the body , pressed and filtered water taken before fermentation . The process of aging can be up to 2 years but still called " young wine " carried away when bottled .

For these values ​​not only in employment but also the landscape wine , La Geria region is strongly protected . Surprisingly, the wine can be produced in arid regions on the volcanic rocks . Once you have the opportunity to taste , to feel hot air , harsh weather and tireless effort of the farmers sending through every drop of wine .