Mallorca
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Cabernet FrancSauvignonCalletChardonnayEscursacEsperó De Gall (Epero De Gall)FogoneuGiró Negre (Amerikaniko)Giró RosGorgollassa (Gorgollasa)Macabeo (Viura)Malvasia Aromática (Malvasia Dubrovacka)Manto NegroMerlotMoll (Pensal Blanca)MonastrellMoscatel De Alejandría (Muscat Of Alexandria)Moscatel De Grano Menudo (Muscat A Petits Grains Blancs)ParelladaPinot NoirRiesling (Riesling Weiss)Sauvignon BlancSyrahTempranilloViognier
Terroir
Natural factors
- Summer water stress, driven by low rainfall and high sun exposure, limits yields and elevates polyphenols.
- The described aromatic profile is fruity, linked to the indigenous varieties and their polyphenol content.
- The connection to origin is based on historical reputation, not on quality or characteristics directly attributable to the soil.
Human factors
- A Mallorca wine with historical renown: Pliny the Elder compared the Balearic wines to the finest of Italy (1st century BC).
- Pruning, vine training, and controlled harvesting aim to achieve optimal alcoholic strength and polyphenols, alongside the fruity aromas of the local varieties.
Product characteristics
- Summer water stress produces low-yielding grapes with high winemaking potential: elevated polyphenols and optimal alcoholic strength.
- The fruity aromatic profile is a direct consequence of the local varieties and the timing of harvest to fix alcohol level and chemical composition.
Terroir / wine link
- Summer water stress produces grapes with high polyphenol content and optimal alcoholic strength, yielding a characteristic fruity aroma.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.
Sources
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-ES-A0960
- Official trade body site — Vi de la Terra Mallorca