The Canary Island of La Palma, also known as the pretty island, has added another recognition to one of its treasures. Recently the Cellar llanovid of Fuencaliente has obtained the world certificate as first Starlight winery for its Teneguía and Llanos Negros wines. A seal granted by the Starlight Foundation about which we will tell you much more in this article, as well as letting you know the winning winery family.
La Palma has unique environmental characteristics is Worldwide biosphere reserve, declared by the UNESCO since 2002. It also has a marine reserve since 2001 and with several ecosystems, as well as very old thermophilic forests. All this has served to make it recognized and valued as a natural heritage. More than a third of the island's surface is protected. Its maximum exponent is La Caldera de Taburiente National Park.
Recognition and certification as first Starlight winery within an exceptional Canary Island complete the award to a family such as that of Llanovid wineries. Also to a product, to a way of working and understanding viticulture and oenology. The seal endorses this winery as a propagator of the values contained in the Declaration of La Palma. Defense values of night sky and the right of the Starlight.
What are the Llanovid Wineries like?
The winery was founded in 1985 but its origin dates back to 1945. It was in that year when many winegrowers joined to form the Fuencaliente Wine Cooperative. All this served as an important stimulus to the cultivation of the Fuencaliente and Mazo region.
Since then llanovid has managed to give prestige and value to the wines of the area and in general of the entire island. With the current certificate, it manages to take an important step not only by placing its wines at a high level of quality, but also by including them in its ecosystem of Earth Heaven and in this way reach people who appreciate this value.
Its wines and its viticulture
Vine crops are located between the 200 meters and 1500 meters above sea level. The soils are sandy and volcanic that together with a traditional pruning and native varieties produce very interesting wines.
La Palma has been able to conserve pre-phylloxera varieties like other places in the Canary Islands. Red wines are produced with the main variety Negramoll, Bastardo and Tintilla. In the case of whites, varieties such as Listán blanco and Bujariego stand out, although there are many others.
But, without a doubt, the great oenological jewel are its vineyards and wines from Malmsey. The centennial vines They provide a grape of unbeatable quality. Unique climatic and soil conditions that with very low productions lead us to this winery produce a sweet wine that is simply exceptional.
All these features environmental next to great varietal richness have led to Llanovid wineries can make the wines that go on the market. Always under the brands of Teneguía and Llanos Negros. Those who have made this family the first Starlight winery of the globe.
More than wine tourism in the first Starlight winery
For years, the winery has had a plan of wine tourism. Visitors can soak up wine history, visit the winery and vineyards. You can also taste the wines together with other palm products, with great recognition.
Within the wine tourism plan, this first Starlight winery offers the observation of stars, planets, the moon and the sun king. All accompanied by explanations of how it influences the strains and flora of its environment. In addition to explanations of the firmament through the company Ad Astra, specialized in astronomical tours. In this way it brings the world of wine closer to that of astronomy in a very interesting fusion that will lead you to a unique and unforgettable experience.
Product theming is another of the winery's possibilities. All this was born in 2012, bringing to light The Stelar Malvasia, from the 1996 vintage. Its metal label symbolizes a galaxy and the constellation of Crater and Bacus. Both constellations can be observed on harvest days from the Llanos Negros. All this work has made it possible for the vineyards and Llanovid Winery are within the path of viewpoints and astronomical trails.
The commitment of llanovid it has always been care and respect for the environment. This includes respecting and caring for the sky of the island of La Palma, avoiding light pollution.
