Mallorca (Vino de la Tierra) facts for kids
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Mallorca VdlT in the region of the Balearic Islands
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| Type | Vino de la Tierra |
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| Country | Spain |
Mallorca is a beautiful island in Spain. It is part of the Balearic Islands, which are a group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Mallorca is famous for its beaches and history, but it also has a special official name for its wines. This name is called Vino de la Tierra, which means "Wine of the Land".
This special label helps people know that the wine comes from Mallorca. It is a step in Spain's system for ranking wine quality. The Vino de la Tierra status is just below the main Denominación de Origen label. Mallorca's wines got this special status in 2007. This means they meet certain rules about where and how they are made.
Grape Varieties Grown in Mallorca
Different types of grapes are used to make wine in Mallorca. These grapes give the wines their unique tastes and colors. Winemakers carefully choose which grapes to grow. They pick grapes that grow well in Mallorca's climate.
Red Grapes
White Grapes
- Prensal or Moll
- Chardonnay
- Macabeo
- Malvasía
- Moscatel de Alejandría
- Moscatel de grano menudo
- Parellada
- Riesling
- Sauvignon blanc
See also
In Spanish: Mallorca (vino) para niños
