The Denomination of Origin Islas Canarias (the DO created in 2012 that covers all the islands) updated its pliego de condiciones (by-laws) one year ago this month. These revisions don’t happen often so there were many changes including: the overall structure, permitted varieties, and the addition of a single vineyard classification called, “Vino de Parcela”. The first wine to be released under this new system is, “Origen 1989” by Bodega el Lomo, made from the certified parcel of, “Los Laureles”, a 12ha vineyard at 600m of altitude, holding centenary bush […]
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