Vi Rei, Prensal Blanc Mallorca 2022

Vinous Reverie Notes
The many existing Talaiots found in the Llucmajor area and the ancient settlements such as Capocorb Vell, point to the fact that it was one of the first inhabited regions of Mallorca. It was also the first region of the island where Romans planted vineyards from which excellent wines were produced. In his book “Historia Natural”, Pliny the Elder wrote that the wines of the Balearic Islands were amongst the best wines of the Roman Empire. However, it was after the conquest of Mallorca after 1232 by King Jaume I that wine making on the island flourished. This was only interrupted by the arrival of the Phylloxera plague from mainland Europe in the 19th century, leaving behind it a trail of devastation and an abrupt decline of wine production in Mallorca. Most of the vineyard was planted in 2012, with indigenous varieties such as Premsal Blanc. The growing of the vines follows very strict criteria, mostly being done manually from pruning to harvest. The climate in the region is typically Mediterranean, with temperatures averaging 17ºC. Mild winters and hot and dry summers, provide optimum growing conditions for grapes, providing a very typical “terroir” character. The proximity of the sea is also a very significant element of the microclimate found near Llucmajor. Rainfall varies between 400 and 450 millimeters per year, and the sun shines more than 2,800 hours per year. The earth is composed of limestone and clay, giving it red tones, with a slightly alkaline acidity level. Tasting notes: Pale yellow colour with greenish reflections, typical of the Prensal variety, clean and bright. In aromas it shows an interesting range of floral and citrus aromas. It is a typical Mallorcan wine with a mild acidity, a perfect complement to its fruity and refreshing taste. Food Pairing: Very suitable for appetizers and starters. It combines perfectly with soft foods such as pasta, rice or fish.