A racy, finely structured red wine from Mallorca that showcases the rare indigenous Gorgollassa grape in its most elegant form – juicy, inviting and full of finesse.
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An enchanting bouquet of redcurrants, raspberries and sour cherries, complemented by vegetal notes of blackberry bushes and mint, along with a delicate hint of buckwheat.
Palate
Taut and juicy on the palate, threaded through with finely chiselled acidity; the red berry fruit echoes on the finish, ensuring tremendous drinkability.
Character
An elegant, inviting red wine with cool freshness and fine structure – showing its full potential both lightly chilled at 11–12 °C and at cellar temperature of 15–16 °C.
Pairing
Cod stew with olives and capers, braised eel with Savoy cabbage, or roasted celeriac with herb vinaigrette and oven-roasted tomatoes.
Notes
The indigenous Gorgollassa variety had nearly fallen into oblivion and was only officially re-authorised in 2011; the 2019 vintage is limited to just 1,111 bottles and comes from one of Spain’s first biodynamic wineries.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Pale cherry red, transparent and luminous in the glass – a wine that, even visually, favours lightness over concentration.
Nose
An enchanting bouquet of redcurrants, raspberries and sour cherries – small, tart berry fruits that complement one another beautifully. Alongside this, a vegetal hint of blackberry bushes and mint, plus an unusual note of buckwheat that adds extra tension. The fruit is underpinned by a subtle lactic tone – harmonious, pure and inviting.
Palate
Racy and taut, stimulating, juicy and finely structured. The red berries carry through, interwoven with a finely chiselled acidity that gives the wine its backbone. Drinkability, elegance and finesse are the defining coordinates. At 12.5% ABV, it remains agile – a red wine that reveals its charm just as readily when chilled to 11–12 °C as when served at 15–16 °C.
Finish
The berry notes echo on the finish – juicy, fresh, with that same acidic tension that makes the next sip feel entirely natural.
Terroir & origin
The grapes come from the d’Es Pou de Sa Carrera plot near Felanitx, home to 80-year-old vines. Mallorca’s oldest biodynamically farmed vineyard is located in Porreres – the estate has been Demeter-certified since 2007, making it one of the first in Spain. Bàrbara Mesquida Mora carries out all work according to the lunar calendar, using biodynamic composts and herbal preparations. Over 100 fruit trees have been planted to promote biodiversity.
Grape variety & vinification
Gorgollassa – an indigenous Mallorcan variety that had been almost completely forgotten and was only officially reinstated in 2011. A group of dedicated winemakers on the island is now championing its traditional grape varieties. In the cellar: spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts, minimal sulphur, no fining. The wines ferment slowly and mature without haste.
Food pairings
Cod stew with olives and capers – the wine’s fresh acidity meets the salty depth of the fish. Braised eel with Savoy cabbage – the wine’s fine structure mirrors the delicate texture of the eel. Roasted celeriac with herb vinaigrette and oven-roasted tomatoes – the wine’s vegetal notes find their perfect match here.
Special features
The 2019 bottling is limited to 1,111 bottles – a rarity from an island that is redefining its wine identity. The name d’es Monjos refers to the monks who once lived and worked in this area. A wine that demonstrates just how filigree and distinctive Mallorca’s forgotten varieties can be.
