Cultivation

APPROXIMATE PLANTING DENSITY AND DISTANCE

In the north the planting distance varies between 1.5 and 2 m between each vine.
In the Tinajo area,, it is approximately 1,5 m.
In the Geria area the planting distance can be up to 4m.

This difference in the planting distance is due to the crop pattern used

In the Geria area the hole system is used due to the thickness of the lapilli or picón layer, which in some areas can be up to 3 meters. Thus, the planting density is lower than on the rest of the island.

In the Tinajo and Haría area, the trench system is used, with trenches either on the perimeter or throughout the plot. The lapilli layer in this area is thinner, especially in Haría, where it is scarce in some areas. The main area in Haría is Yé – Lajares.

Note: In chapter II, article 6, section 5.1 of the regulation, there is more information regarding planting density, based on the type of pruning used.

MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED PRODUCTION

(in kg by hectare): 7.000 kg. per ha.

AVERAGE AGE

Varies between 30 and 50 years as a general average, with very old vines and also new plants about 5-6 years old.

TYPE OF PRUNING

Spur

TYPE OF GRAPE HARVEST

Traditional. It is carried out without any type of mechanization, with the greatest possible care, with the healthy parts of the grape being used for protected wine production. The grape harvest is carried out in line with the wineries’ capacity to avoid the deterioration of wine quality.