The Wine House in Gran Canaria
Popular Canarian gastronomy, based on well-condimented local products, are even tastier when they are accompanied by one of the many exquisite wines of Gran Canaria.
There are two denominations of origin in the island, both producing a great variety of local wines. They are: Monte Lentiscal and Gran Canaria. According to the area of production, it is possible to savour young wines, as well as red, white, and fruity aromatic wines all of an excellent quality.
In the town of Santa Brígida in the centre of Gran Canaria, the recently inaugurated Wine Museum of Gran Canaria is now considered the ideal place for wine tasting as well as the promotion of Gran Canaria’s wines. In this historic, recently restored old building, wine lovers can experience the perfect surroundings to sample each and every variety of wine the island has to offer. As well as visiting the exhibition hall, it is also possible to learn more about the island’s wine history and obtain further information about the main areas of production. The extreme diversity of Gran Canaria’s microclimate means that the same variety of grape yields different oenological characteristics, according to the area in which it is cultivated.
The Wine Centre (La Casa del Vino) in Santa Brígida has proved itself to be an authentic wine museum, where one may combine the tasting of the different denominations of origin with the commercialization of local wines. In many cases some of these have been highly acclaimed in local competitions.
Casa del Vino de Gran Canaria
Finca El Galeón. Municipio de Santa Brígida
Telephone: 928 64 42 72
Open: From 10 to 18 hours (weekdays): From 10 to 15 hours (weekends and public holidays).
