Palma Wine Region Shore Excursion from Palma de Mallorca

This 4-hour private tour explores Mallorca's interior wine region, centered on the towns of Binissalem and Santa Maria del Cami.

Wine production on the island dates back to Roman times, and the region's climate, similar to the south of France and Italy, along with its clay- and limestone-rich soil, has long made it favorable for growing vines. Between the 14th and 19th centuries, a local sweet wine was exported in large volumes to Northern Europe, particularly England, the Netherlands, and Germany, before the industry shifted toward the domestic market in more recent generations. The last few decades have brought a revival, with new producers joining bodegas that have operated for well over a century, such as Jose L. Ferrer, founded in Binissalem in 1931.

Your guide takes you to two bodegas, chosen based on opening days and availability, often including names like Macia Batle, Jose L. Ferrer, or smaller family producers in the area. At each stop, you tour the winery and learn about local grape varieties, including Manto Negro and Prensal Blanc, before sitting down for a tasting of white, rose, and red wines. Along the way, your guide shares the history of winemaking on the island, from its Roman roots through the modern DO Binissalem appellation.