1775 - 2025
In 2025, EL GRIFO celebrates its 250ᵗʰ anniversary. Founded in 1775 on a landscape shaped by the eruptions of Timanfaya, it is one of the ten oldest wineries in Spain.
Since then, wine has been produced continuously, adapting to each era without losing its connection to the land and its history.
EVENTS
El Excelentísimo Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé rinde homenaje a El Grifo en nuestro 250 aniversario con el renombramiento de una plaza del municipio. El acto, celebrado en La Florida, reunió a...
El Excelentísimo Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé rinde homenaje a El Grifo en nuestro 250 aniversario con el renombramiento de una plaza del municipio. El acto, celebrado en La Florida, reunió a...
Today is a historic day for Arrecife and all of Lanzarote. Casa Grande , the imposing residence of Doña Manuela García Parrilla and Don Fermín Rodríguez-Béthéncourt, grandparents of the current...
On the weekend of June 1st, EL GRIFO had the honor of bringing together eight distinguished Michelin-starred restaurants in Lanzarote for an exclusive series of food and wine, landscape, and...
To mark EL GRIFO's 250th anniversary, FECAM (the Canary Islands Federation of Municipalities) held its Executive Committee meeting at the winery's iconic facilities, located in the unique landscape of La...
From November 20th to 23rd, EL GRIFO had the honor of hosting the 20th Symposium of Wine Museums of Spain, a unique event that is part of the celebrations for...
As part of the commemorative events for the 250th anniversary of EL GRIFO, we had the honor of hosting the 2nd Summit of Presidents of the Macaronesian Archipelagos at our...
Last October 2024, the 250th anniversary of EL GRIFO celebrations began. A milestone that marks the history of Lanzarote wine. At this inaugural event, we presented the exclusive work created...
From the open-air wine presses of the 18th century to today’s organic vineyard, the story of EL GRIFO is that of three families and twenty generations of winegrowers.
The current family has been key in keeping the project alive: they introduced the first stainless steel tanks in the Canary Islands, modernized the winemaking system, championed bottling.
They also preserved the old winery —now the Wine Museum— thanks to the advice of artist César Manrique, who also designed the current logo, the Griffin Bird.
Today, EL GRIFO reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and innovation as an essential part of its vision for the future.
We apply an organic farming model that respects the balance of the ecosystem and protects the biodiversity of La Geria’s unique landscape.
Our commitment to clean energy is reflected in the use of solar photovoltaic power, which allows us to largely self-supply and significantly reduce our carbon footprint.
We have incorporated systems for the recovery of CO₂ generated during fermentation, transforming waste into a resource, and we continue to improve water management, a crucial issue on an island with limited water resources.
In the winery, we develop new winemaking techniques designed to enhance the identity of our grapes, extend the longevity of our wines, and deepen their expression.
This approach combines the traditional knowledge accumulated over 250 years with the most advanced tools, in a constant pursuit of wines that are true reflections of their origin and their time.
As a symbol of this journey, we present our 250ᵗʰ Anniversary Commemorative Wine: Malvasía Volcánica Lías 2018.
Born from an exceptional vintage, this wine has been aged for more than four years on its fine lees — a patient process that gives it depth, texture, and remarkable elegance. Each sip reveals the essence of our volcanic land, balancing the strength of the landscape with the delicacy of our most emblematic grape.
With complex aromas combining mineral, floral, and honeyed notes, and a broad, silky palate, Malvasía Volcánica Lías 2018 embodies our philosophy: to respect time, the land, and the unrepeatable character of this unique varietal from Lanzarote.
This limited edition pays tribute to 250 years of EL GRIFO’s history, to the generations who have cultivated the vineyards of La Geria with effort and passion, and to a way of understanding wine that transcends time.
Two and a half centuries later, EL GRIFO remains a family-owned, independent winery — deeply committed to its origin, faithful to the authenticity of Lanzarote, and to the spirit that has guided us since 1775.
Winemaking tradition and innovation since 1775