Mallorca, Beaches, Parties and Wines like this Mantonegro

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Picking a bottle of Mantonegro (2007) by Gonzalex-Suner (Ca Sa Padrina), was my first ever chance to get a taste of red wine from Mallorca.

The Ballearic Islands are better known for their beaches, party life and jet set.

According to Wikipedia, winemaking was introduced on the island in 121 BC.
Phylloxera destroyed most of the vineyards in the late 19th century and it took almost 100 years before a few pioneers started a revival ...