Unique experiences in Mallorca

Santa Catarina Cellar: The rebirth of a Winery

  • Trip type Unique experiences in Mallorca
  • From $172 per person
  • Location Mallorca, Balearic Islands
  • Duration 5 Hours

The Santa Catarina Winery, founded in 1984 by Swedish winegrower Stellan Lundqvist, marked a milestone in Mallorca's wine industry by pioneering the large-scale cultivation of noble grape varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Syrah. During the 80s and 90s, the winery gained local prestige, but production ceased in 2002 due to personal circumstances, and its vineyards and facilities were rented out.

In 2014, the Lundqvist family decided to revive the winery, aiming to honor Stellan's legacy with a renewed focus on excellence. This ambitious revival involved uprooting 49 hectares of deteriorated vines across the Son Aloy and Es Rafal Blanc estates. The family replanted the land with native and Mediterranean grape varieties, adopting high-density planting for lower yields and superior quality.

Central to the revival is the construction of a new winery at Son Aloy, where over 90% of the grapes are now cultivated. By prioritizing meticulous vineyard management and grape quality, the Lundqvist family is set on producing exceptional wines once again. Their efforts symbolize a new chapter in Santa Catarina's story, blending tradition and innovation to reestablish its reputation as a leader in Mallorcan winemaking.

Highlights


  • Discover one of Mallorca's largest vineyards with its unique Terroir
  • Guided tours of the winery and vineyard led by expert sommeliers
  • Wine tastings paired with traditional Mallorcan cuisine
  • Explore the countryside of Pla de Mallorca by bike or private taxi
  • Choose between guided or self-guided experiences tailored to your preferences

Bodega Santa Catarina

Son Aloy, One of the largest vineyards in Mallorca.
The vineyard, the grapes, are the essence of the wine’s quality. The Mediterranean climate, the altitude above sea level, the specific characteristics of our Terroir, the high levels of insolation have been fundamental conditions when selecting our varieties, mainly autochthonous, well genetically rooted in our soil and adapted to increasingly long and stressful periods of drought. Respect for the ever-increasing social and environmental requirements has led us to certify our vineyard as Integrated Production, working under traditional viticulture and with absolute respect for the environment.

  • Area of vineyard: 40 hectares
  • Red grape varieties: Callet, Syrah, Tempranillo and Manto Negro
  • White grape varieties: Giró Ros, Prensal Blanc, Viognier, Muscat Blanc à petits grains, and aromatic Malvasia
  • Rootstock: Richter 110
  • Training: Single Cordon Royat (Single Cordon Spur-Pruned)
  • Gradual replantation of the whole vineyard over 5 years. So far, a total of 33 hectares have been replanted of the full 40
  • Irrigation system: Subsurface
  • Vine spacing: 2.4m by 1m (4,166 plants per hectare)
  • Harvesting: Hand picked
  • Annual average rainfall: 450 mm
  • Altitude: 125 meters over the sea level

Tastings menus

Cellar Selection

.Tasting of 5 wines with Pa amb Oli, cheese, and cold cuts boards Mallorcans.

.Visit to the Winery and the Vineyard.

Essence of the Land

.Four cold dishes with seasonal local products and dessert.
.Tasting of 2 wines and visit to the Winery and the Vineyard.

The Wine Feast

.Picada, paella and dessert, with Tasting of 2 wines.
.Visit to the Winery and the Vineyard.

Choose the experience you want

GUIDED TOUR

Enjoy a bike ride through the Pla de Mallorca and let yourself be enchanted by its agricultural landscapes and vineyards to the village of Sencelles.

Includes

Bicycle (e-bike option).
Expert local guide.
Taxi service to return.

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Discover the countryside of Mallorca on your own, delving into its picturesque landscapes to the Santa Catarina Winery.

Includes

.Bicycle (e-bike option)
.Track of the route
.Taxi service to return

PRIVATE TAXI

If what you are really interested in is getting to know Santa Catarina without any detours, this is your option: Get to know our wines in a more comfortable way and let yourself be guided by our driver.

Includes

.Taxi service (go and back)

DATES & PRICES

DETAILS

What's Included

  • Access to Bodega Santa Catarina and its facilities
  • Bicycle (standard or e-bike, depending on the option selected)
  • Guided or self-guided tours with all necessary equipment
  • Taxi service for return trips
  • Wine tastings and culinary pairings as outlined in the selected experience

    What's Not Included

    • Personal expenses or additional wine purchases
    • Gratuities for guides and staff

      Optional Activities

      • Private cellar tastings ($)
      • Extended cycling routes through Pla de Mallorca ($)
      • Exclusive access to premium wines ($).

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