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Top vineyards to visit in Mallorca
Discover the Balearic Islands wonderful wineries
Neighbouring some of the most reputable wine regions in the world, Mallorca's wine naturally has a lot to live up to… but don’t be fooled, whilst it’s not commonly found outside of Mallorca, the wonderful variety of wines is easily one of the island’s best kept secrets.
Mallorca enjoyed a golden period of being renowned for its excellent quality of wine between the 14th and 19th centuries; this unfortunately came to an end when the vines were attacked by the 19th century plague: Phylloxera. Luckily the story doesn’t end here.... The 20th century experienced a steady improvement of wine production and thanks to advancements on modern winemaking equipment, they were able to successfully transform their offering. Celebrated more widely today, the unique characteristics of Mallorcan wines' continue to win prestigious awards year-on-year.
Whilst the 21st century has seen the island’s wine industry flourish, the clever Mallorquins prefer to keep it mostly to themselves with very few bottles exported. You’ll most likely need to visit the wonderful island to sample these Balearic grapes and it will be well worth your while! Access to the vineyards is usually by appointment only, so book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Here are some of our top vineyards to visit in Mallorca year-round…
Bodegas Angel
Founded in 2006 by Mallorca-born Andrés, who spent a number of years in California initiating his passion for wine making, Bodegas Angel is located just outside the pretty little village of Santa María del Camí. 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!
For €20, you can enjoy a guided tour of the winery followed by a delightful tasting session, complete with a selection of delicious tapas. If you’ve already visited the winery and prefer to focus solely on the flavours, the tasting and tapas experience is available for €15, offering the perfect opportunity to savour the wines without the tour. For a more indulgent option, the full tour, tasting, and gourmet paella lunch is available for €45. This includes a starter of Mahon cheese, your choice of a main dish—such as paella with chicken and vegetables, paella with pork and sobrasada, or vegan Mallorcan soups—and a dessert of either cake or sweet wine.
José L. Ferrer
One of the most established vineyards on the island, José L. Ferrer, was founded in 1931 by 28-year-old José Luis Ferrer Ramonell. Located at the entrance to the town of Binissalem, the bodega remains a family-run business, passed down through several generations. Adapting to and implementing more recent and widespread winemaking methods from around the world has led to their current success and production of some of Mallorca's top wines. A visit to the museum will give you an insight to the vineyard’s history and evolution of their wine, with 60 minute wine tasting and tour packages starting at €24 per person including delicious Mahones cheese.
Bodegas Macià Batle
Located near Santa María del Camí, the Macià Batle vineyard has been well-versed in the art of wine making since 1856. 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. With a strong synergy between wine and art, their artistic bottle labels are displayed alongside a selection of art in the bodega’s own gallery. A wine tour and tasting here costs €20 per person, including a delicatessen with their homemade olive oil.
Bodega Ribas
Bodega Ribas has been producing wine for more than 300 years, making it the oldest winery to exist on the island today. Dating back to the 18th Century, it belongs to the historic ‘Ca’n Ribas’ listed mansion boasting traditional features such as an original barrel cellar and winemaking warehouse. Ancestor to the current owners, Pedro Ribas de Cabrera originally founded the winery and is responsible for its developing international prestige more than a century ago. A 90 minute tour and tasting starts from €31 for a selection of four wines, artisan bread and homemade olive oil.
Ànima Negra
A young vineyard but certainly no less impressive, Ànima Negra was coined in 1994 by two self-taught Mallorcan friends, Pere Ignasi Obrador and Miquel Àngel Cerdà, on the old country estate of Son Burguera close to the town of Felanitx. Whilst it ranks as a relatively new vineyard, the wine produced here dates back to the 13th century. This vineyard’s organic farming methods have created elegant wines, receiving worldwide praise and a loyal local following. You’ll need to contact the vineyard directly to arrange tastings and tours.
Es Fangar
If you’re after the creme-de-la-creme of Mallorca’s wine tasting tours, Es Fangar on the eastern side of the island near Felanitx offers the ultimate experience. This family-owned estate dates back to the 14th century and covers approximately 1000 hectares, 600 of which is forestry. The Swiss family, Eisenmann, are dedicated to cultivating organic wines and have been producing them commercially since 2010. You can enjoy a guided tour through their beautiful estate of vineyards, olive groves, gardens and a stud farm, finishing with an exceptional wine tasting experience from €50 per person. Whilst their tastings come with a heftier price tag, Es Fangar will be sure to provide you with a first-class experience.
Bodegas Bordoy
Surrounded by vines on the ancient landscape of Terra de Marès, the family-run Bodegas Bordoy is one of Mallorca’s medium-sized wineries located just south of Playa de Palma area. They proudly produce 13 varieties of red, rosé and white wines within Spain’s Protected Designation of Origin: DO Pla i Llevant requiring their process to follow strict quality regulations. They offer a vineyard tour of approx. 1.5hrs around the premises, including the sampling of 5 different wines accompanied by local pa amb olis and an in-depth explanation of their production methods, prices starting at €35.
Book your visit directly on their website, with two official tour times to choose from on weekdays. The knowledgeable and friendly staff speak: English, Spanish, German, Swedish and French, with dogs welcome too!
Bodega Miquel Oliver
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 starting at : Emotive, Ecologic, Gastronomic or Tapas, ensuring there’s something to cater to every client on a time and day to best suit you. Prices available upon request with the vineyard.
This is a great family run business with a real passion for what they do, resulting in an exceptional and much less commercial service than some of the larger vineyards surround Binnissalem.
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Keep in mind, we’re offering only a small selection of suggested Mallorca vineyards open to the public. Take a look at our handpicked island wineries for an extensive list on where to find the island’s best wines.
