There are a few wine regions around the world that have not been affected by phylloxera, the dreaded vine louse. This depends on various factors, such as the soil composition (for example, a high sand content) or a protected location (as in the case of Chile).
The Canary Islands are one such region. However, the vine louse was recently discovered in two places on Tenerife, where, as in Lanzarote, most of the vines are planted on their own roots.
Winegrowers are concerned, but at the same time, they hope that the louse will not thrive in the volcanic soil on the island. The Greek volcanic island of Santorini and the Italian Etna and also Cyprus have also managed to retain their ungrafted vines. They are all islands, and this may also have some significance.
Read more: winespectator
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Read our article on BKWine Magazine about the wines of the Canary Islands: Amazingly fresh wines from the warm and windy Canary Islands. Who would have thought that possible? | Britt on Forbes.
