Through the centuries, more and more vineyards appeared, giving way to the famous wines of Orotava. But wait - plot twist! Along came banana plantations, slowly taking over from the 20th century onwards. It was the great Banana vs. Grape Showdown. Grapevines lost some ground, but today, around 671 hectares of vineyards are still registered and proudly carrying the Denominación de Origen label since 1995.
The climate here is like a spa day for grapes: sultry, humid, and sunny, with Mediterranean warmth thanks to the Atlantic. But nothing is ever too easy, right? Mist from trade winds often wraps the vines in a dreamy shroud, while storms sometimes sweep through, keeping the grapes on their toes (if grapes had toes, that is).
And let’s not forget the real stars of the show: the grapes. Reds with names like Castellana Negra and Negramoll, and whites like Malvasía Volcánica and Vijariego, give wines with flavors as enchanting and mysterious as the valley itself. Sip local wine here and you’re tasting history-volcanic, dramatic, and with just a hint of rebellion against those pushing bananas!
