Balearic Islands

Whilst viticulture on the Balearic Islands has a long history, winemaking as a modern commercial industry is very much in its infancy. Plà i Llevant DO and Binissalem DO are both on Mallorca, but wine is produced across all of the other islands, with a number of regions classified under the Spanish system as Vino de la Tierra. The Islands enjoy a Mediterranean climate of long, warm summers with abundant sunshine, and generally mild winters. Wines are produced from local varieties such as Callet, and increasingly from French grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.