Our first 5 wineries: These are the wineries we're bringing to Germany
For months, we've been traveling across the island, tasting wines, sitting with winemakers, and searching for the bodegas we want to feature in our shop. Our criteria were clear from the start: no mass production, no interchangeable industrial wines, but rather wineries with character, history, and a signature taste that you can discern in the glass.
Today, we're revealing the first five. These are five bodegas that couldn't be more different — and which together show how diverse Mallorca wine is today: from the historic stone bodega in the heart of Binissalem to the 100-hectare finca with a primeval watchtower in the east of the island.
Son Puig — Classic in the Valley of Puigpunyent
If you drive from Palma towards the village of Puigpunyent, located at the foot of the Tramuntana, an observant traveler will notice that the valley gets greener with every kilometer — an indication of the increasing humidity that makes this place so special. For viticulture, this means two things: the wines develop a fresh fruitiness and good acidity, while at the same time, particular attention must be paid to fungal diseases in the vines.
About a kilometer before the village, a castle-like manor house stands majestically on a hill, accessed by a narrow path. Son Puig is the name of this estate, which appears dreamlike upon closer inspection, featuring a 12th-century defensive tower, a garden with moss-covered sculptures, and a courtyard protected by a large gate and high walls.
Isabel Alabern de Armenteras manages the only eight-hectare winery, whose cool vineyards reach grape ripeness on average two weeks later than the vineyards around Binissalem. The family bought the finca with the castle in 1926 as a leisure residence. Isabel's father spent years researching viticulture in Mallorca for a research project and knows the island's vineyards like the back of his hand. The family did not bottle their first wine until after his retirement in 2004. Isabel herself switched from journalism and studied agricultural engineering.
The modern bodega was integrated into the estate in such a way that it is not visible from the outside. Both white and red, Mallorcan and international varieties were planted — Prensal Blanc, Giró Ros, Callet alongside Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Malvasía, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo. The wines are marketed under the Indicación Geográfica Protegida Mallorca and tend to reflect the traditional Spanish style with an emphasis on spicy aging aromas.
What convinced us: Son Puig is the only winery in this valley — a unique position that you can taste. The cool altitudes and the humidity of the Tramuntana lend the wines a freshness and elegance rarely found in other Mallorcan wines. In addition, the estate itself is worth a visit.
Our wine recommendation: The "Blanc" — a powerful, golden white wine, where vintages are blended, and which, in addition to pear and quince, also smells of toasted flour. And the "Gran" among the reds — a cinnamon, meaty aroma with fine acidity.
Visits: By prior arrangement, various visiting programs possible. Only 15 minutes from Palma.
Vins Nadal — Tradition in Stone
In the heart of Binissalem, on Carrer de Ramon Llull, lies one of the most atmospheric bodegas on the island. Stepping through the gate of Vins Nadal is like entering another world: a picturesque courtyard, surrounded by historic stone walls made of the typical reddish-brown Binissalem stone, wine barrels in the shade of old trees, and a tranquility that gives no hint of the hustle and bustle of the main street.
Vins Nadal is one of those wineries where you can literally read the history of the region on the walls. The Nadal family has been cultivating their vineyards in the D.O. Binissalem for generations, maintaining a philosophy that has become rare in the age of optimization: making wine as it has always been made here — with respect for the soil, the grape varieties, and the rhythm of the seasons.
The vineyards are located on the calcareous soil typical of D.O. Binissalem and are planted with the classic varieties of the region: Manto Negro and Callet for red wines, Prensal Blanc for whites. The range extends from fruity, accessible Jóvenes to barrel-aged Reservas, which showcase what Manto Negro can achieve on Binissalem limestone.
What convinced us: Vins Nadal is pure Binissalem. No marketing glamour, no designer labels — just honest, artisanal wines that taste of their place of origin. The historic bodega is also a place where you immediately understand why Binissalem is the wine heart of Mallorca.
Our wine recommendation: The Reserva from Manto Negro with Cabernet — velvety, spicy, and with an maturity that shows what time and limestone can do to a grape.
Visits: In the center of Binissalem, tastings and tours by appointment.
Sa Cabana — Where Mallorcan Tradition Takes Root Anew
On the road between Sencelles and Santa Maria, against the backdrop of the Tramuntana mountains, lies Sa Cabana — an old country estate of the Codolá Bonet family, historically closely linked to the island's agriculture. Like so many traditional fincas in Mallorca, Sa Cabana once housed a colorful mix of orange and lemon trees, olives, almonds, carob trees, and cereals. The family even ran a small dairy. But the grapevines, which had been there for a long time, were to become the new focus.
Today, Sa Cabana is a viticulture project that combines the tradition of old Mallorcan wineries with oenological innovation. The winery produces wine exclusively from its own grapes — hand-picked, transported in 12-kilogram boxes, and stored for at least twelve hours in cold rooms before fermentation. This meticulous processing can be tasted in the glass.
What makes Sa Cabana particularly exciting is its commitment to autochthonous grape varieties. In addition to the classics Manto Negro and Prensal Blanc, the family is working with a new Giró Ros planting and has conducted fieldwork on Callet that allowed them to select a particularly interesting clone — with a unique quality profile that will form the basis for future wines. The rare Escursac variety, a rediscovered autochthonous grape, is also cultivated here. All work in the vineyard is carried out using ecological methods and with the clear goal of preserving the biodiversity of the estate.
What convinced us: Sa Cabana stands for something that has become rare in Mallorca: the rediscovery of an agricultural heritage by the next generation. The combination of autochthonous rarities like Escursac and Giró Ros, organic cultivation, and a deep connection to the soil makes the wines unique. For the Codolá Bonet family, Sa Cabana is more than a winery — it is the revival of a tradition that once united every Mallorcan family when almost every house had its own cellar.
Our wine recommendation: The wines from Manto Negro and Callet show the authentic character of the D.O. Binissalem, and we are particularly excited about the upcoming bottlings from the selected Callet clone.
Visits: Sa Cabana offers walks through the vineyards with views of the Tramuntana, tastings with local products, and menus with their own wines. The premises can also be rented for private events.
Miquel Gelabert — The Tinker with 30 Grape Varieties
Anyone who expects the widely known and highly respected Miquel Gelabert to be a large winery might easily drive past the small gate on a side street in Manacor, behind which the family's bodega is hidden. Yet, you eventually find yourself in a small reception room adorned with countless awards on the walls and wine paraphernalia, a space as idiosyncratic and unusual as the likeable, characterful, and strong-willed fellow who works there and is renowned across the island.
Miquel Gelabert is one of the pioneers of modern Mallorcan viticulture. When he made his first wine in 1985 — then still a restaurant chef — there were seven bodegas on the entire island. There were no quality wine regions and no regional cultivation and production rules yet. With a few colleagues, he set about reviving the ailing viticulture on the island.
What makes Miquel special is his boundless curiosity. On a total of 11 hectares of vineyards, he plants around 30 different grape varieties — autochthonous and international, red and white. He masters the vinification of international grape varieties as well as autochthonous ones, knows how to bottle unusual sweet wines, and for several years has benefited from his son's sparkling wine expertise. He produces 24 different wines, all with character.
Miquel does not view the changes of recent decades, with many new plantings and a multitude of new bodegas, as entirely positive. With his experience, he can assess the history of viticulture, the development of the past 35 years, and current developments considering climate change better than many others.
What convinced us: Miquel Gelabert is living wine history. His experimental spirit, his honesty, and the sheer diversity of his range make every tasting an adventure. Here, you don't just buy wine — you buy the life's work of a man who helped build Mallorcan viticulture.
Our wine recommendation: The Chardonnays and sparkling wines are particularly recommendable — as are Sa Caules, Colom de Penya, and the Syrah Torrent Negre. Best option: go there and try everything.
Visits: By appointment at the bodega in Manacor. A visit with Miquel is always also a conversation — take your time.
Ses Talaioles — Where History Meets Mediterranean Wind
In the east of Mallorca, halfway between Manacor and Porto Cristo, lies one of the island's most fascinating fincas. Ses Talaioles is not just a winery — it's a place full of history, reaching back to Mallorca's ancient past.
The name already reveals it: "Talaioles" comes from the Talayotic culture, the indigenous people of Mallorca, who were characterized, among other things, by watchtowers (Catalan: Talaiots) built from large stone blocks. Even today, primeval settlement remains can be found on the finca. A mighty watchtower also stands there — though it dates from the 15th century. It overlooks the 400-year-old main house of the finca and has become the winery's emblem.
In 2000, the German-Dutch de Waal family acquired around 100 hectares of the old finca. Franz de Waal recounts: He was still a teenager then, but he realized that his parents soon understood that the finca could not be operated economically with only Porc Negre pigs, carob trees, olives, and cereals. Winemaker and consultant Bernd Philippi determined that the soils were very suitable for viticulture. Further research showed that the finca had already produced wine before the phylloxera epidemic. So, they decided to invest — and in 2006, just in time for the father's 50th birthday, the first bottles from the 2005 vintage were produced.
Today, 12 hectares of vines grow on the finca: mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with some Tempranillo, Syrah, Callet, Mantonegro, and recently Giró Ros as the first white variety. Ses Talaioles has the advantage that, especially during the hot, dry summer, daily gusty, onshore winds from the Mediterranean cool the vineyards. This protects the fruit aromas and limits vine diseases.
The Argentinian winemaker Federico Zaina and his Portuguese assistant have a state-of-the-art winery at their disposal, equipped with steel and wooden barrels as well as clay amphorae. The wines impress with their fruit-driven purity. Even the entry-level wine of the "Talvín" line shows fullness and harmony. The powerful and tannic "Na Pujola," with its almost black color and compact density, is the exact opposite of the light-red, low-tannin reds from autochthonous island varieties.
What convinced us: Ses Talaioles combines everything that fascinates us about Mallorcan wine: a breathtaking finca with a living history, an international team with the highest standards, and wines that capture the Mediterranean wind in the glass. Add to that the Porc Negre pigs grazing between the vines, the ancient watchtower, and the warm, salty light of the East — this is Mallorca as you would wish it to be.
Our wine recommendation: For an introduction, the "Talvín Tinto" — fruit-driven and harmonious. For special occasions: "Sestalino" and the powerful "Na Pujola". The tours in the rustic vineyard wagon are an experience.
Visits: By prior appointment, various tours possible — including a ride through the vineyards in an open wagon. Annual production approx. 40,000 bottles.
Five Bodegas, One Philosophy
What connects these five wineries is not a grape variety or a winemaking style — it's an attitude. They all stand for artisanal quality instead of mass production. For character instead of complaisance. For wines that taste of a place, not a recipe.
From the cool altitudes at the foot of the Tramuntana (Son Puig) to the island's historic wine heart (Vins Nadal, Sa Cabana) to the Mediterranean warmth of the East (Miquel Gelabert, Ses Talaioles) — together they form a cross-section of the best that Mallorca has to offer in terms of viticulture.
And this is just the beginning. In the coming weeks, we will introduce you to more wineries that will be available in our shop from July 2026. In total, we will start with around 15 hand-picked bodegas — each with its own story and character.
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This article is part of our Mallorca wine series. Also read our Mallorca Wine Guide, the article on Binissalem and our guide to the autochthonous grape varieties of Mallorca.
