The prestigious British magazine Decanter , considered one of the most influential voices in the wine world, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. For the occasion, renowned journalist and writer Andrew Jefford has dedicated an extensive article to the evolution of the sector over the past five decades.
In this historical overview, Jefford highlights how wine has flourished thanks to political, cultural, and climatic changes, and places EL GRIFO—the oldest winery in the Canary Islands and a benchmark in heroic viticulture—as a living example of this transformation. Within his “In My Glass” section, the author particularly highlights El Grifo’s Lías Malvasía Volcánica 2023 , describing it as “an unforgettable wine, with aromas of flowers and apples, vibrant freshness, and a character marked by Lanzarote’s volcanic soils.”
This mention represents international recognition of EL GRIFO's work on its 250th anniversary and of the uniqueness of the black vineyards of La Geria, which captivate both for their unique landscape and for the personality of the wines that are born there.
