A chaboco is a naturally occurring volcanic fissure ranging in depth from 1.5-2 meters in depth which can be found scattered around Lanzarote with a high concentration in La Geira. Over the centuries, farmers on the island recognized that these crevices were protected from the prevailing and nearly constant winds and collected moisture making them perfect for certain types of agriculture – especially plants with a natural tendency climb such as Muscat in the case here. Chaboco (the wine) is harvested on the early side to preserve its acidity, then dried for 25 days before pressing and fermentation.
