Yesterday, Thursday, October 16, we experienced a very special moment for everyone who is part of EL GRIFO. The San Bartolomé City Council honored us at an official ceremony where a municipal square was officially renamed in honor of our 250th anniversary.
The event took place at the entrance to La Florida and brought together numerous residents, public officials, and many members of our team who wanted to share in this emotional recognition. During the ceremony, the plaque with the new name of the space was unveiled, a gesture that fulfills the agreement unanimously approved at the municipal plenary session on May 28.
The event was presided over by the Mayor of San Bartolomé, Isidro Pérez, and our owner, Fermín Otamendi. In his speech, the mayor highlighted the role El Grifo has played in the identity and economy of the municipality:
“Since its inception, this winery has been an economic engine for San Bartolomé, boosting the primary sector with respect for the land and for people. El Grifo exemplifies the courage of the men and women of Lanzarote who have known how to transform difficulty into opportunity, and the volcanic landscape into culture, identity, and economy.”
Throughout these 250 years, we have carried the name of San Bartolomé and Lanzarote around the world, with wines recognized in international competitions such as Mundus Vini, Bacchus, Decanter, or the Berliner Wine Trophy, and recently with the 2025 Canary Islands Award for Tourism Excellence.
Fermín Otamendi, co-owner of our winery, wanted to thank the City Council for the gesture and all those present for their affection:
“This tribute is a collective recognition of the work of entire generations that have made it possible for El Grifo to continue being an international benchmark for volcanic wine today.”
This act represents a new source of pride for our entire team and the family that makes up El Grifo. We thank the San Bartolomé City Council from the bottom of our hearts for this tribute, which we feel as a symbol of unity between our history, our land, and the people who make it possible every day.
Download the City Council Plenary resolution
