Wine Regions of Mallorca and the Balearics – A 2025 Guide

January 2025

As we enter a new season, it’s the perfect time to explore the rich wine culture of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands. From native grape varieties to distinctive regional classifications, the islands offer wine lovers a surprising depth of choice.

Mallorca’s official wine classifications

The Balearic Islands include Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. The winemaking traditions here are protected by two Designations of Origin (D.O.): Binissalem-Mallorca and Pla i Llevant. In addition, quality wines are produced under the Vino de la Tierra (VdT) classification across all four islands.

Key Indigenous Grapes

Local grapes like Manto Negro, Moll (Prensal Blanc), Callet, Fogoneu, and Giro Ros/Blanc give Mallorcan wines their unique identity. These are often blended with international varieties such as Moscatel, Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Monastrell.

D.O. Binissalem

This was the first official D.O. in the Balearic Islands (established in 1990). Named after the central town of Binissalem, the area is known for its expressive red wines made from Manto Negro and blends with foreign varietals. Vineyards span around 600 hectares, and most wineries follow the ‘château’ model, managing both vineyard and production onsite.

D.O. Pla i Llevant

Recognized in 1999, this D.O. covers the central and eastern plains. The chalky soil and Mediterranean climate produce powerful, structured wines. The potential here for quality reds and whites continues to grow with modern winemaking techniques.

Vino de la Tierra (VdT) Classifications

These regional labels allow wines from outside D.O. zones to still be officially recognized.

Illes Balears, VdT: Covers the entire archipelago.
Sierra de Tramuntana–Costa Nord, VdT: Includes 18 municipalities in the north-west of Mallorca.
Mallorca, VdT: Allows blending of grapes from all over Mallorca.
Formentera, VdT: Covers the island of Formentera.
Eivissa, VdT: Applies to Ibiza.

These labels are essential for small and boutique wineries that fall outside the traditional D.O. boundaries but still produce quality wines.

Supporting local wines in 2025

Wine lovers are increasingly discovering the depth and quality of wines from Mallorca and the Balearics. A growing number of wineries are also embracing sustainability, organic methods, and enotourism.

We’ll soon launch the Mallorca Wine Blog, where wine fans can share tasting notes, stories, and vineyard photos. It will serve as a hub to celebrate local producers and help put Balearic wines on the international map.

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