The History of Winemaking in Mallorca

Mallorcan winemaking has endured millennia, weaving tales of conquest, prohibition, and discovery into every sip. Here, Romans first tamed sulfur for wine, Muslims saved vines for raisins, and monks transformed wine into prayer. Today, the island—forged through collapse and rebirth—crafts wines where the boldness of Prensal Blanc echoes legionnaires’ footsteps, and the velvety Manto Negro whispers the defiance of those who hid vines in caves. Wineries like Bodega Ribas (founded in 1711) and Son Bordils guard not just recipes, but Mallorca’s soul—where every bottle becomes a time machine. Sip slowly: this is history you can’t rush. 🍷✨