The
island of Lanzarote (Lanzarote) refers to the Canary Islands (Spain).
It is also called an "island volcanoes" - on a small island is about 60
wide and 15 km are about three hundred volcanoes. In autumn 1730
together with thirty craters began to erupt lava and ash. The eruption
lasted for six years, and as a result of one-third of the island was
covered with basalt and lifeless ash. This is a very negative impact on
agriculture, Lanzarote, but did not stop the local growers, which in the
end, successfully adapted to grow grapes right in a volcanic desert. 30 more image after the break...
The main part of the vineyards of
Lanzarote is situated in the valley of La Geria, which is significant
for its covered by a thick layer of ash. Grape seedlings are planted in
specially dug pits or trenches up to several meters wide. This is done
first to make it easier to get to the roots to the topsoil, and
secondly, to ensure the grapes with moisture. There are virtually no
rainfall, irrigation is also not practical, the plants are fed with dew,
which condenses on the walls of "funnels". Saturated soil with ash, in
turn, tends to hold a long moisture.
Grape pits, usually surrounded by a special wall of basalt, for protection from searing winds.
In spite of such harsh conditions, this yield is up to 40 kg of grapes from the vines.
After 10 thousand years our
descendants will wonder what it is like we are now wondering about the
appointment of the figures on the Nazca Plateau, and other ancient
structures.
The local wine industry produces about two million of w!ne per year.
The island of Lanzarote is quite
popular among tourists, as, indeed, the Canary Islands as a whole.
Guided tours of the island include, among other things, visiting exotic
vineyards and wine cellars.
A bottle of good w!ne with unusual flavors costs about EUR 6.
Every year in the valley of La
Geria held "Wine race» (Lanzarote Wine Run), which are involved in both
locals and tourists alike. The winners of the race are awarded wine - a
liter per kilogram of body weight.
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