Top vineyards to visit in Mallorca

First established in 1912 and located on Mallorca’s eastern side just above the pretty central town of Petra, Bodega Miquel Oliver incorporates modern culture with the local rustic surroundings. This family-owned business offers four types of private wine tour, ensuring there’s something to cater to every client. Individual wines are produced in this family-run estate, winning plenty of awards along the way. 

Located near Santa María del Camí, the Macià Batle vineyard has been well-versed in the art of wine making since 1856 when they began making wines with passion. A new generation of grape growers and oenologists are working in an effort to create excellent quality modern wines using select traditional Mallorcan vines Manto Negro, Callet and Prensal. Having adopted modern winemaking techniques in the 21st century and reinforced by dozens of international awards in the last 10 years, this bodega continues to produce some of the island’s finest wines. 

The vineyard is located to the south of Mallorca, close to the coast and Cap Blanc and Sa Torre. The dry climate here produces a low yield high quality wine. A big part of the vineyard is comprised of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety, followed by Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay. In addition, they have a half hectare of Callet, a red variety indigenous to the island, and 1.5 hectares of the native white varieties Premsal Blanc and Giro Ros.

This winery was founded in 1931 and has 92 acres of land planted with native vines. The varieties include black Manto Negro, Callet, Moll, Macabeo & Parellada, some of which are blended with better-known varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. They offer tours of the winery including detailed explanations about the history of the winery and the wine making processes, as well as a tasting of wines and typical products of the Balearic Islands. Longer tours also available for groups. 

Situated to the south-east of Mallorca, this winery produces its wines on the old country estate of Son Burguera close to the town of Felanitx. They are known for their cultivation of the indigenous varieties Manto Negro, Fogoneu, Prensal Blanc and, most importantly, Callet. The wines of this relatively young winery (established in 1994) have made a big impression on wine connoisseurs and its blends have already reached cult status.

This family-run bodega located in the municipality of Consell has a long tradition dating back to 1711. The Ribas family has dedicated itself to caring for its vineyards and producing wine, and it is one of the oldest wineries on Mallorca. Close to the winery are the family’s own vineyards, covering 40 hectares. Most contain old vines and are the winery’s most important asset. The vines include white varietals Prensal Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Chenin and tiny grained Muscatel, and red varieties Manto Negro, Gargollassa, Callet, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot.

Bodegas Angel Vineyard is located in the heart of Mallorca’s wine region, in a tranquil area close to the town of Santa Maria del Cami and is easily accessible from the motorway. Built in traditional Mallorcan stone cladding, it boasts an exceptional backdrop of the island’s Sierra Norte mountain range. Here you’ll receive a detailed explanation of the grape varieties and their winemaking process, suiting those types thirsty for knowledge as well as the wine!