Lanzarote is the easternmost DO within the Spanish Canary Islands. The designation covers the whole of the volcanic island, a popular tourist destination thanks to its spectacular lunar landscape.

Malvasia reigns supreme on Lanzarote, accounting for 75 percent of vineyard plantings. It produces a variety of wines, the most famous of which is a lusciously sweet style historically known as 'Malmsey', which is rich in texture and almost like a well-aged Madeira. Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez also produce quality sweet wines here.

Light, young (joven) white, rosé and red wines are made, from grape varieties such as Burrablanca (Airén), Breval (Verdelho) and Listan Blanco (Palomino) for whites and Listán Negro and Tinta Negra Mole for reds and rosés. The local Consejo Regulador wine authority also allows some sparkling whites and barrel-fermented reds to be made.