Bodegas Rubicón is a winery, tasting room and restaurant on the LZ-30 in La Geria, Lanzarote. Walk around the grounds, see the historic buildings and exhibition area, then taste local wines with cheese. Malvasía Volcánica, a white wine made from a grape grown on Lanzarote, is a standout to look for. You can also stop for a traditional lunch, including tender octopus. The winery is less crowded than its neighbour across the road, and you can explore the premises without an entrance fee.
A winery in La Geria
Bodegas Rubicón is on the LZ-30 in La Geria, across the road from Bodegas La Geria. Its estate has a long winemaking history: one account dates it to 1570, while another says the winery opened in its modern form in 1979. The property combines a vineyard with a historic building and a working winery.
You can walk around the grounds and see the vineyard and winery. The bodega is an open house, with free access to areas including the barrel cellar, exhibition space, old family home and tasting rooms. A museum is also mentioned on site. Larger groups can contact the winery in advance to arrange a guided visit.
Wine tastings and local grapes
Tastings give you a chance to try wines made on Lanzarote, with cheese as a pairing. Malvasía Volcánica is a local white wine made from grapes grown on the island; it is noted for its crisp, mineral character. Sweet Gold is another wine to look for.
Small glasses have been available for €2, making it possible to sample several wines. Cheese and crackers are also sold for pairing. Staff can explain how vines are cultivated in the island’s volcanic soil, a method that calls for considerable labour. The vineyard itself may not always be accessible: an infestation affecting the plants has previously prevented visitors from walking through it.
Lunch at the bodega
The property also has a restaurant serving traditional food. Octopus is a named dish, and the surrounding vineyard provides the setting for a meal with local wine. The restaurant is in the oldest building on the property. If you want to combine lunch with a tasting, the winery’s grounds and tasting rooms give you more to explore before or after eating.
Perguntas frequentes
Is there an entrance fee at Bodegas Rubicón?
You can walk around the premises and museum without an entrance fee. Wine tastings and food are separate.
Can you taste wine at Bodegas Rubicón?
Yes. Tastings include local wines, with cheese available as a pairing. Small glasses have been available for €2.
Can you visit the vineyard?
You can walk around the vineyard when access allows. An infestation affecting the plants has previously prevented visitors from entering it.
What can you eat at Bodegas Rubicón?
The restaurant serves traditional food, including octopus. Cheese and crackers are available to pair with wine.
