Pla i Llevant

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The vineyards are characterised by their island setting and by being situated virtually at sea level, within the island of Mallorca.
• The local wind known as Embat brings freshness, humidity, and salinity, conditioning the style of viticulture practised in the zone.
• The soils of the zone are calcareous in nature, which enhances the presence of aromatic compounds in the wines.
• The climate of the zone is typically Mediterranean in character, with a mean temperature of 17 °C, mildly cool winters, and dry, hot summers. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The zone's high sunshine hours favour the synthesis of phenolic compounds and contribute great concentration of aromas and high alcoholic strength.

• The zone was recognised as a wine-producing district in 1993, which drove new plantings, the introduction of new varieties, and technological investment in the wineries, and the DO Pla i Llevant was created in 2001. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• The wines of Pla i Llevant are characterised by well-integrated acidity that provides the structure and vigour that sets them apart.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the specification (pliego de condiciones).

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Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-A1038
• Official trade body site — DOP Pla i Llevant