Island life
Wines with Island Soul
Mallorca is a land of vineyards rooted in the Mediterranean. With two Designations of Origin (Binissalem and Pla i Llevant), the island produces wines with an overwhelming personality. From the full-bodied reds of the central plains to the fresh whites of the coast, Mallorcan wine reflects a privileged climate and a new generation of winemakers who have rescued native varieties. Drinking a glass of wine here is, literally, tasting the Balearic landscape.
A curated selection of the best wineries and spots to toast with the essence of Mallorca.
DO Binissalem covers the centre of the island, in villages such as Binissalem, Santa Maria del Camí, Sencelles and Santa Eugènia: its reds contain at least 30% Manto Negro and its whites at least 50% Moll (Prensal Blanc). DO Pla i Llevant spans 18 municipalities in the centre and east, such as Algaida, Felanitx, Manacor and Artà, with Callet, Manto Negro, Fogoneu and Gorgollassa in the reds and Prensal Blanc and Giró Ros in the whites. Each has around thirteen wineries, several of which you can visit by appointment.
To avoid driving, the train from Palma to Inca stops at Santa Maria and Binissalem, with wineries a short way from the station. In September Binissalem holds the Festa des Vermar, the grape harvest festival, with a grape battle and wine fair; in 2026 it reached its 60th edition. In May, Wine Days Mallorca opens wineries for nine days.
Frequently asked questions
What grapes are typical of Mallorca?
For reds, Manto Negro and Callet, two native varieties, plus Fogoneu and Gorgollassa. For whites, Moll or Prensal Blanc and Giró Ros. DO Binissalem requires at least 30% Manto Negro in its reds.
When is the Binissalem wine harvest festival?
The Festa des Vermar takes place every September in Binissalem, with a grape battle, grape-treading contests, fideus de vermar and the DO Binissalem wine fair. In 2026 it ran from 4 to 27 September.
Updated in October 2026