Max. Summer temp. : 37 ºC
Min. Winter temp. : 4 °C
Average rainfall: 450 mm annually
Palma (Balearic Islands)
Mallorca VdT
Mallorca VdT covers all the territory of the island of Mallorca.
The wines identified as “Mallorcan regional wines” are clear wines with marked aromas that identify the grape varieties with which they are made.
The whites range from pale yellow to golden in colour. They are aromatic with predominant aromas of fruit and/or flowers, with a well-balanced, fresh, full flavour. The rosés range from pale pink to orangey pink. They are bright and transparent with predominant primary aromas. The reds are dark and rich in tannins, with a strong aroma characterized by the presence of red fruit.
Regulatory Council
VdT Mallorca
Quality Food Institute of the Balearic Islands (IQUA)
Reina de la Constança, 4
07006 Palma
Mallorca
Tel.: +34 971 176 666
iqua@caib.es
www.illesbalearsqualitat.es
Sources:
- Spanish Ministry of Agriculture
These wines are clear with marked aromas that identify the grape varieties with which they are made.
Vineyards
Area under vine
740 ha.
Altitude of vineyards
Sea level
Soil types
Limestone with red soils ("call vermell").
Principal grapes (w)
Prensal (Moll), Chardonnay, Macabeo, Malvasía, Moscatel de Alejandría, Moscatel de Frontignan, Parellada, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Giró Ros.
Principal grapes (r)
Callet, Manto Negro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fogoneu, Merlot, Monastrell, Syrah, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir and Gorgollassa.
Production:
Yield
70%
Production 2014
17,782 hl
Production 2015
24,036 hl
Production 2016
26,585 hl