Wines & Bodegas
Discover the Wines &
Bodegas of Northern Mallorca
From the highest vineyard on the island, to others caressed by the sea breeze, the Bodegas of Northern Mallorca have something for everyone. Use our guide below to find the perfect spot for your bodega visit & wine tasting experience.
History of Wines in Mallorca
Wines have been produced in Mallorca for over 2000 years and during that time the industry has had to overcome many challenges to become the dynamic movement that it is today.
The Romans were the first to introduce larger scale organised production around 100 BC and 160 years later the famous Roman polymath Pliny the elder declared in his seminal work “natural histories” that “Balearic wines ranked equal to the finest wines of Italy!”.
For over 300 years of Moorish rule, despite religious prohibitions the vineyards were maintained for “eating grapes” and following the Christian conquest in 1229 new licences for cultivation were granted and production increased.
When the dreaded Phylloxera bug devastated most of the european vineyards in the 1860’s Mallorca ramped up production and exports, filling the gap in the market, only for the bug to find its way here in 1891; within a year nearly 90% of the islands 30 hectares of vines had been destroyed! Many farmers stayed away from grapes and replanted with almond, olives or carobs instead. Today Mallorca has close to 80 wineries (2 to 3 thousand hectares)
Today's Wines of Mallorca
Many of today’s most interesting vineyards are much smaller than in the past and here in the North these “boutique” bodegas produce some excellent quality wines specific to the varied terrain, soils, and micro-climates.
Like the island itself these wines combine stylish modernity with solid tradition, fresh new styles made with old heritage varieties, either alone or blended with international favourites produce beguiling, top quality wines.
Look out for local grapes such as Callet, Manto Negro, Fogoneu, Gorgollassa, Monastrell and Escursac for reds, and for the whites and roses Giro Ros, Premsal Blanc (Moll) Malvasia Aromatica and Malvasia de Banyalbufar.
Keep your eyes open though, as rare old varieties continue to be discovered. It is impossible to use a single description for Mallorca’s wines, but in general the reds are fruity, balanced and luscious whilst the whites and roses are bright with floral, fruity and mineral notes.
Visits & Wine Tastings at the Best Bodegas in Northern Mallorca
BODEGAS BUTXET
MURO
At Bodega Butxet you find a family business located in the north of Mallorca almost at sea level, so the wines we produce have unique qualities and are easy to drink
CONDE DE SUYROT
COLONIA DE ST PERE
Our wine doesn’t understand languages, It has a Mallorcan heart, a French soul and a Danish touch. We are sure that our grand little winery, located between the sea and the mountains, will reach your heart. Welcome!
SANTA CATERINA
INCA / SENCELLES
Mediterranean wines coming from the result of blends between native grapes and mediterranean varieties.
DUNORD VITICOLA
CAMPANET
…is a commitment to viticulture and the native varieties of the island of Mallorca & an exploration of the geology of the North, seeking its identity in the character of the wines we make.
CAN XANET
ALCUDIA
Explore our wineries in Alcudia
Get to know first hand the process of making our wines and immerse yourself in the winemaking tradition of Mallorca.
LOS DOS CABALLEROS
INCA
The vineyard is a dream come true for the owners, but for one of them, winemaking is a family tradition. Growing up on a vineyard in Germany, cultivated a deep love for viticulture and was ultimately the inspiration for this unique project.
MIQUEL OLIVER
SANTA MARGALIDA / PETRA
Family run bodega with an impressive range of 13 wines. “Some of these wines are passed down from previous generations and others are born from our commitment to innovation and experimentation”
CAN COLETO
PETRA
Can Coleto is a small, organic family winery located in Petra. “Since 2000, we have been producing grapes using organic farming methods.”
BODEGAS NACRA
SANTA MAGDALENA
Bodega Nacra is a small winery in Inca, at the foot of Puig de Santa Magdalena overlooking the Serra de Tramuntana.
It is a family project led by Hipólito Medrano and agronomist Cecilia Carámbula.
SON SIMO VELL
ALCUDIA
Son Simo Vell is a 40-hectare rural estate and working vineyard located about 6 km from Alcúdia in northern Mallorca, Spain
MORTITX
ESCORCA
Mortitx is a stunning mountain valley and historic wine estate located in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range on the island of Mallorca, Spain
SON BORDILS
INCA
Son Bordils is on the top of a hill in the center of Mallorca surrounded by the spectacular 34 hectares of vineyards of the estate. Son Bordils produces a range of top quality “Vino de la Tierra” wines
SON PRIM
INCA / SENCELLES
In Sencelles, in the heart of Mallorca, we make wines from the finest noble varieties — start to finish, here on the island. Unhurried, with Mallorcan patience
CAN VIDALET
POLLENÇA
Mallorca – Artisanal Wines & Spirits
Wine tastings · historic vineyards · authentic wines, gin and liqueurs from Mallorca.
CAN AXARTELL
CAMPANET
Can Axartell produces a rosé, two white wines, three red wines and a small selection of limited special bottlings. Local grape varieties can be found alongside those that have been imported.
BODEGAS XALOC
POLLENÇA
is a small, exclusive winery located in the hills outside Pollença in northeast Mallorca, producing reds, rose and white wines along with olive oil.
