On the nose very clean and linear, with an appealing aroma of sweet raspberry. Nothing more, nothing less. In the mouth rather light, but filling and elegant, with soft but firm tannins and a good acidity. The aftertaste is neither long nor rich, but nevertheless enjoyable. Overall a rather simple, but pleasant wine. I bought this wine in Palma de Mallorca during a cruise in the Mediterranean. I went to the Gourmet section of El Corte Inglés and asked the clerk specifically for a varietal wine produced on the island. This is what I got and I’m very satisfied with the suggestion, although at 22 EUR the wine seems a bit expensive, given its simplicity.
This wine is made with Callet. Not knowing anything about it, I did some research and found out that Callet is a dark-skinned grape variety grown on the island of Majorca. It is commonly used in the production of rosé wines and blended with other indigenous varieties. It is seldom made as red and varietal, as in this case.
This rarity is produced following biodynamic principle by Mesquida Mora, a winery located in Pla I Llevant, one of the two DO winegrowing areas of Majorca (the other is Binissalem). This Balearic Island is better known for its beaches than its wine, though Mallorca’s viticulture and wine production date back at least to the first century BC, when it came under Roman rule.
Unfortunately, I didn’t know about Majorca’s wine tradition and I didn’t stay long enough on the island to go visit some wineries, but next time I may go see Bàrbara Mesquida-Mora and taste her full range of wines.
Country: Spain
Region: Balearic Island
Grapes: Callet
Type: Red
Vintage: 2013
Producer: Mesquida-Mora
Price range: Medium (15-30 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 3/5