Experiencing majorcan wine culture (Mallorca)

Experiencing majorcan wine culture

Enjoy the finest wines with a taste of the Mediterranean
Experiencing majorcan wine culture

Enjoy the finest wines with a taste of the Mediterranean
Experiencing majorcan wine culture

Enjoy the finest wines with a taste of the Mediterranean

Experiencing majorcan wine culture

Enjoy the finest wines with a taste of the Mediterranean

In the Balearic Islands there are hundreds of different wines. Wine production on the islands began in Roman times when low and trained vines were grown. Despite the major crisis that occurred throughout Europe, including Mallorca, when the phylloxera plague arrived at the end of the 19th century and vineyards were destroyed, this ancient production has continued.

Over the years, families revived the wine tradition motivated, above all by their passion. Many homes still produce their own wine for self-consumption. Families such as Mesquida Mora and Galmés i Ribot have been looking after vines and making wine for several generations. At the winery Bodega Son Puig, Raimundo Alabern, an agricultural engineering technologist by profession and a winemaker at heart, began producing wine in the 21st century at a historic estate whose splendour has been restored. Another agricultural engineer, Pere Mas Roig switched from being a hobbyist to selling his black labour, and in Es Gallicant, they launched into the venture motivated by the family agricultural tradition.

Visiting the wineries is a must. Each has its own particular features setting it apart from the others, but you can learn far more about wine in Mallorca from them all.

The winery Mesquida Mora in Porreres organises visits for all ages. Bàrbara Mesquida Mora, the owner and winemaker, personally guides you around the vineyard and the celler (winery) and prepares a tasting for you. Afterwards you can choose to add an afternoon snack, lunch or dinner made using local and homemade produce in Molí de Son Porquer. Booking is essential.

In the Santa Margalida area you can find the wineries Galmés and Ribot. Both offer a guided tour around the estate’s facilities with tasting of all the products. The tour is available in English, Catalan, Spanish and German and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Booking is essential.

You can also visit the winery Bodega Son Puig and learn about the estate if you book in advance.

Keep an eye out for activities organised throughout the year by the designations of origin Binissalem and Pla i Llevant, especially when the harvest begins, such as the Wine Fair in Binissalem, Wine Days and the New Wine Festival in Santa Maria.

Paraphrasing Pliny the Elder, a Roman soldier and naturalist from the 1st century, “In vino veritas”, the truth lies in wine. Enjoy its culture.