The arts of viticulture and winemaking on the island go back at least to the Romans, but at the end of the 19th century the vineyards were devastated by phylloxera. Many of them were dug up, and viticulture didn’t really recover until late in the 20th century, when tourist demand for local wines led to the creation of the DOs of Binissalem (1991) on the edge of the Tramuntana, and Pla i Llevant (2001). Both of these DO regions grow the typical international grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah) as well as Mantonegro, a native red variety with a light colour and perfumed aroma, Escursac and Moll. As Mallorca is a vast island, you will find tall mountains (Serra de Tramuntana), hills, vast expanse of flat areas, and vineyards with proximity to the sea. While international grapes have gained prominence, often at the expense of indigenous varieties Mantonegro, Callet, and Moll, Ca’n Verdura was founded to challenge this trend & prove their potential. It was in 2010 when Tomeu started vinifying Mantonegro from his grandfather’s estate, adapting it to modern winemaking techniques. Without a winery of his own, the first vintage yielded just 700 bottles. In 2012, Ca’n Verdura established its own cellar in a converted garage in Binissalem. The vineyards follow the traditional en vaso (goblet) training system, with old vines rooted in the iron-rich, limestone-based 'call vermell' soils of Binissalem. || Tasting note: Soft; elegant nose of blueberries; cooked strawberries and soft cherry. Floral with violet notes. Immediately soft on the palate; with lovely fresh acidity. Blueberries; liquorice root and fresh tannins with soft; juicy; clean fruit. Lush and elegant. Soft spicy finish. || Winemaking Detail: Manual harvested in crates of 15kg or less. Fermentation takes place in a stainless steel tank, 50% whole grain and 50% crushed. Maceration of 8 days, with daily pumping over. Soft pressing and aging on the lees for 4 months. || Features Blueberry Red cherry Violets Juicy Soft
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