Macià Batle

The winemaking tradition on the island began with the arrival of the Romans in 123 B.C. and has lasted to the present. Hundreds of hectares provide the Majorcan wineries with Denomination of Origin labels. The best known winemaking region is categorized as D.O. Binissalem, comprising the municipalities of Binissalem, Consell, Santa Maria del Camí, Santa Eugènia and Sencelles. These lands have been producing excellent harvests of local grapes for more than five centuries. Bodegas Macià Batle is located in Santa María del Camí (Majorca) and contains the latest facilities and developed 70 hectares of vineyards. They provide tastings and a winery tour.
We tasted the reserve tinto, the crianza and the rosé. The clear winner was the 2012 Crianza at 11 Euros per bottle. It is a blend of 50% Manto Negro and 20÷20÷10 Cabernet/​Syrah/​Merlot, with 10 months in barrel, and then 14 in bottle. It is 14% alcohol, showed more legs than any other wine on the island. Harvesting takes place in late September based on a selection of 25-​year-​old vineyards in the Binissalem — Majorca D.O. The grapes are harvested by hand, selecting the clusters with the smallest fruits. It has an intense cherry red with brick red reflections. Ripe red fruit nose with spices such as clove and pepper. On the palate, it is potent and flavorful with an intense aroma. Smooth tannins well-​blended with wood, although the smoothness on the palate would improve after another year in the bottle, we enjoyed many bottles of this during our time in Spain.
Great value wine.