DO La Palma
History
The first vines were thought to have been planted on the island of La Palma in 1505, brought first of all by the conquerors and later by settlers. Each settler brought the root stock that formed part of their lives in their places of origin in order to feel at home in the new land they had reached and where they intended to put down roots. The varied origin of the root stock has led to a wealth of grape varieties that is unrivalled in other areas.
The difficulties in transport between the islands at the time, which fostered the isolation of each island, have made the Canary Islands a large area made up of seven small continents, each with its own identity.
Ever since the early 16th century, the quality of the wine was such that the leading courts of Europe were never without the Malmsey “that cheers the senses and perfumes the blood” in Shakespeare’s own words. Goldoni, R. Stevenson, Walter Scott and Lord Byron also praised our wines. This deserved fame and the privileged geographic position of the island, a well-established port of call on the main trade routes of the times, generated a flourishing wine trade, making it the main source of wealth for the Canary Islands in the 17th and 18th centuries. Canary Island wines fell into decline in 1848, aggravated significantly by an outbreak of oidium and mildew.
In the late 18th century, a major plague from North America struck Europe. Phylloxera devastated the vineyards of Mainland Europe, leaving the islands free from the scourge of this insect. As Canaries remained free from phylloxera, several varieties that were wiped out in their places of origin have survived here.
With the start of banana growing in coastal areas of the island in the 1950s, many vineyards were ploughed under to be turned into banana plantations. The island wine-growing sector underwent a major transformation in 1993 with the creation of the “LA PALMA” Denomination of Origin. Vineyards were recovered and new ones planted. The wine started to win a reputation beyond the shores of the island thanks to the major prizes in won in both national and international competitions and it started to sell at a decent price.
Singularities
PRE-PHYLLOXERA VARIETIES:
Practically all our vineyards are planted without grafting, as La Palma is free of Phylloxera (a pest originally from North America that devastated European vineyards at the end of the 18th century), and the island conserves these varieties brought by the conquerors in 1505 and by later settlers. Many of these ancestral varieties are now extinct in their places of origin.
OLD ROOT STOCK:
Much of the wine stock grown on the island is over 70 years old, and in the case of Malmsey, some of the root stock is over 100 years old.
VOLCANIC SOILS:
The vineyards are situated on steep slopes, where small terraces have been built using what can only be described as spectacular means. As the poorer, marginal soils have historically been used for wine growing, leaving the best lands for growing staples such as cereals, potatoes, etc., La Palma farmers have made a Herculean effort and have managed to convert their volcanic wastelands into productive land.
UNMECHANISED PRODUCTION:
The rugged terrain of our island and the fragmentation of ownership throughout our history have led to the creation of very small, irregular plots that make mechanisation difficult, so we could almost say that we are talking more about handicrafts than wine.
Growing Areas
There are three, distinct districts that coincide with the sub-zones that the “LA PALMA” DENOMINATION OF ORIGIN OF WINESis divided into.
La Palma is the North-Westernmost of the Canary Islands. It is 708 km2 of overwhelming terrain. Its high mountain peaks, deep gorges, volcanic areas and lush forests fill each and every corner with contrasts, which is why it is so often referred to as "La Isla Bonita" or “The Beautiful Island”. The highest point is El Roque de los Muchachos, at 2,426 m, although almost the entire dorsal ridge exceeds 2,000 metres.
Like the other Canary Islands, its origins are volcanic, although it stands out from the other islands because of the green of its countryside and the abundance of water, as La Palma is the only Canary Island with streams or creeks.
There are many places to see and visit on La Palma, from natural areas of great value and beauty, to cultural, historic and ethnographic centres. We also suggest you enjoy the local cuisine and, of course, its wines.
Listado DOPs - IGPs de Vinos Registradas por la European Comisión
Órganos de Gestión de las Denominaciones de Origen Protegidas Vitivinícolas
Mapa de las Denominaciones de Origen Protegidas de Vinos de Espana
BODEGA LLANOVID SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA
Marca: Teneguía
Dirección: C/ Arturo Fco. Hdez. Santos, 10. Los Canarios – 38740 – Fuencaliente de La Palma.
Teléfono: 922 444 078, 922 444 394
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Página web: www.bodegasteneguia.com
BODEGAS NOROESTE DE LA PALMA S.A.T.
Marca: Vega Norte
Dirección: Bellido Alto s/n. 38750. Tijarafe
Teléfono: 922 491 075
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Página web: www.vinosveganorte.com
BODEGAS EL HOYO S.A.T.
Marca: Hoyo de Mazo y Mazegas
Dirección: Ctra. Hoyo de Mazo, Los Callejones, 90. 38730, Villa de Mazo
Teléfono: 922 440 616, 922 428 569
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Página web: www.bodegaselhoyo.com
BODEGAS CARBALLO S.L.
Marca: Carballo
Dirección: Ctra. Las Indias s/n. 38740. Fuencaliente de La Palma
Teléfono: 922 444 140
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Página web: www.bodegascarballo.com
BODEGA TAMANCA S.L.
Marca: Tamanca
Dirección: Las Manchas (San Nicolás) s/n. 38750. El Paso
Teléfono: 922 494 155, 922 494 296
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BODEGAS ONÉSIMA PÉREZ RODRÍGUEZ
Marca: Vitega
Dirección: Cmno. El Calvario (Todoque, 10). 38760. Los Llanos de Aridane
Teléfono: 922 463 481
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BODEGA CASTRO Y MOGAN S.L.
Marca: Tendal
Dirección: Cmno. Bellido Alto, s/n. 38780. Tijarafe
Teléfono: 922 490 066
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Página web: www.vinostendal.com
BODEGA COOPERATIVA VIRGEN DEL PINO
Marca: Viña Traviesa
Dirección: C/ Camino La Cooperativa, 6. El Pinar. 38789. Puntagorda
Teléfono: 922 493 211
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BODEGAS EUFROSINA PÉREZ RODRÍGUEZ
Marca: El Níspero
Dirección: C/ Briesta, 3. El Castillo. 38738. Villa de Garafía
Teléfono: 922 400 447, 639 080 712
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BODEGA VINOMELCA S.L.
Marca: Nambroque
Dirección: San Nicolás, 450. Las Manchas. 38760. Los Llanos de Aridane
Teléfono: 922 494 208
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BODEGA JUAN MATIAS TORRES PEREZ
Marca: Matías i Torres
Dirección: C/ Fuencaliente de Ciudad Real s/n. 38740. Fuencaliente de La Palma
Teléfono: 617 967 499, 922 444 219
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Página web: www.matiasitorres.com
BODEGA JOSE ALBERTO TABARES PEREZ
Marca: El Lagar
Dirección: San Simón s/n. 38738. Villa de Mazo
Teléfono: 922 440 479
BODEGAS PERDOMO S.A.T.
Marca: Piedra Jurada
Dirección: C/ Joaquina, 12. Las Tricias. 38738. Villa de Garafía
Teléfono: 636 537 622, 616 441 025
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BODEGA AGRICOLA VELHOCO S.L.
Marca: Oro de Risco
Dirección: C/ Juan Mayor, 32. Velhoco. 38700.
Teléfono: 922 413 531
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BODEGA JUAN JESUS PEREZ Y ADRIAN
Marca: Phi y Tagalguén
Dirección: Bajada al Puerto de Santo Domingo s/n. 38787/ Garafía
Teléfono: 618 309 374
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BODEGA DAVID LANA GARCÍA-VERDUGO
Marca: La Casa Del Volcan
Dirección: Acceso Volcán San Antonio, Calle Los Volcanes, 23. Los Canarios. 38740. Fuencaliente de La Palma
Teléfono.: 922 444 427
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Página web: www.lacasadelvolcan.es
BODEGA EDUARDO JUSTO PÉREZ HERNÁNDEZ
Marca: Marina y Esperanza
Dirección: C/ Dr. Acosta Gómez, 76. Los Canarios. 38740. Fuencaliente de La Palma
Teléfono: 699 206 437
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BODEGA LUIS BRITO SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA EXPLOTACIÓN COMUNITARIA
Marca: Aceró
Dirección: Cmno. Los Pulidos, 13. 38760. Los Llanos de Aridane
Teléfono: 922 463 205, 922 463 554, 676 312 670
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BODEGA JOSÉ DAVID RODRÍGUEZ PÉREZ
Marca: Viñarda
Dirección: Barranquito hondo, 4. El Pinar. Puntagorda
Teléfono: 636 918 839
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