Vineyard On A Volcanic Landscape

It Is Very Rare And Unheard Of, Farming On Volcanic Land

But The Canarians Have Found A Way

Volcanic Eruptions In The 1700s Left Lanzarote Island With Very Fertile Land

The Fertile Land Got Buried Under Lava And Volcanic Ash Called Picon

Almost 30% Of Land Was Affected

The Farmers Soon Learnt That A Vine Would Flourish If Planted Into The Soil Under The  Picon

So Began The Strange And Unique Production Of Wine On Volcanic Land

Volcanic Ash Helps The Vines In Many Ways

The Ash Cover Helps Absorb Moisture

The Canary Island Vineyards Are One Of The Oldest In The World

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