The best wine tours and tastings in Majorca

Bodegas Vi Rei, situated in the south of the island just over half an hour’s drive from Palma, offers an array of tasting tours and experiences to suit all palates.

The standard guided tour takes in the fermentation zone, the barrel room and the bottling machines. If you’re feeling peckish, the winery’s food & wine pairings include the Chocowine experience, a wine and cheese board extravaganza, and the bread and wine platter.

One particularly interesting option is the contrast tasting, where visitors can compare young wines with oak-aged wines of the same vintage, showcasing the subtle nuances between the two types. And if you’re not sold yet, there’s even the opportunity to take a guided tour on a charming mini-train.

Founded in 1856 and the recipient of over 300 awards since then, the historic Macià Batle winery is centrally located just 25 minutes by car from Palma. Close by, visitors will find some of the best places in Majorca for couples.

If you’re curious about the winemaking process, it’s an excellent choice for a visit as there are multiple daily tours from Monday through to Saturday. Visitors are guided through the fermentation zones to the bottling area, the cellar full of oak barrels, and the ageing zone.

And after all this anticipation, you’ll finally get to sample a generous selection of five wines, expertly paired with Mallorquin specialities, including extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pâté.

Located right in the heart of the island in an area known for its winemaking, Son Prim boasts cutting-edge facilities having been renovated in 2015.

The winery offers tastings where visitors can enjoy three of its renowned wines in a cosy atmosphere surrounded by greenery. If you opt for the full visit to discover the winery inside and out, you’ll also get Son Prim’s bountiful snack selection, including bait ham, Majorcan cheese and sobrasada sausage.

Last but certainly not least, you can push the boat out and opt for the gastronomic experience: a wine tasting followed by a full three-course menu of traditional specialities.

Just a couple of miles from Son Prim, Finca Biniagual has been run by the current owners since 1968. Having restored the property from ruins, it now boasts more than 34 hectares of vines.

Visitors can sample all the finca’s wines, served alongside Majorcan bread and the farm’s own olive oil, at a tasting session. If you fancy a more substantial snack to line your stomach, try the tasting & tapas combo, featuring tortilla, vegetable coca (flatbread), a selection of sausages and cheese, bread, olives and extra virgin olive oil.

If you want to get a closer look at the inner workings of a winery, Finca Biniagual also offers guided tours in small groups – finishing with some samples and tapas, of course.

Miquel Oliver boasts the best of both worlds: a stunning and wonderfully preserved old winery, and a spacious, ultra-modern new building on the outskirts of Petra.

Choose the Emotive Tour for a guided visit of both, allowing you to discover the winemaking process firsthand. The Enologic Tour, meanwhile, is centred around the vineyards and the new winery. Both tours end with a tasting of three Miquel Oliver wines.

The Tapas Tour features the same guided visit as the Enologic Tour but ends with a tasting of four wines and an array of delicious Majorcan tapas, served on the scenic terrace. The Gastronomic Tour is the ultimate foodie option, pairing five wines with local dishes following a guided visit to the production facilities.

This company really does what it says on the tin, offering a range of wine tours and tastings from small and intimate to luxurious and indulgent, crafted in collaboration with the best Majorcan producers.

Highlights include the Train Gourmet Tour, which visits two wineries on board Majorca’s Wine Express train and samples a whopping eight wines. For the experience of a lifetime, try the Helicopter Wine Tour, which includes a 25–40-minute pleasure flight over the UNESCO World Heritage Tramuntana Mountains.

You can also create your own customised wine tour, which can feature haute cuisine, cycling, a train ride…you name it!

Sa Clasta is a wine tour organiser that aims to promote high-quality, sustainable tourism. The company arranges visits in small groups of up to seven people, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the world of winemaking.

There are three levels of tour, the first being the Discovery Tour, which takes in two wineries and includes snacks and a light lunch. The Gastronomical Tour, which visits three wineries, features a more substantial meal at the end, while the Gastronomical Tour Plus is the most exclusive option, with a gourmet lunch to top it all off.

If you’re looking for something specific, websites such as Get Your Guide, TripAdvisor and Viator are great for finding small, local events, and wine tours/tastings are no exception.

For example, try an intimate wine tasting in a group of just four people at a traditional wine store in the heart of Palma’s old town. Or how about combining horse riding and wine tasting for a unique excursion in Majorca? With experienced local guides, this can be a great way to visit off-the-beaten-track spots that may otherwise pass you by – just be sure to check availability and book in advance.