The grape harvest campaign in Lanzarote concluded with a total of just over 800,000 kilograms of grapes collected, a figure that slightly exceeds the most pessimistic forecasts within the sector and alleviates some concerns from the disastrous 2016 harvest, which was the lowest in decades.
According to confirmations from the Regulatory Council of the Protected Designation of Origin Wines of Lanzarote, the final total amounts to 800,000 kilograms. While this quantity is still clearly limited, it surpasses the initial estimates made by producers and technicians.
Various media outlets had initially suggested that the harvest might be around 600,000 kilograms, while previous official estimates anticipated a total closer to 750,000 kilograms. Ultimately, the actual figure of 800,000 kilograms provides a welcome relief against those grim predictions.
This volume, although not approaching the historic peaks—such as the 3.3 million kilograms collected in 2023 or the 1.3 million in 2024—does indicate a slight improvement compared to one of the worst recent years: 2016. That year saw just 700,000 kilograms of grapes harvested, representing the lowest production in decades.
The comparison with 2016 highlights that, although the current campaign has been challenging, it has not been as “catastrophic” as previously feared. This is partly because vineyards extended the deadline for receiving grapes by a couple of days.
Beyond the tonnage, the Regulatory Council emphasises that the quality of the grapes has been high. Despite irregular budding and adverse weather conditions, the grapes have arrived at the wineries in good health, showcasing great concentration and expression, which are hallmarks of Lanzarote wine.
