Local Wine of Ibiza?

[jez71]

Any you can recommend?

 

[jez71]

I've read about the Sant Mateu Wine Festival by the way which looks brilliant! I'd love to go one year!

 

[jez71]

I've done some research to answer my own question now! (bored at work)


anyway this is what I found out...

the 1980s was when the real wine revolution began in Ibiza, when two wine producers who grew their own grapes decided to place their bets on quality and invest in modern technology for their wineries.

An important landmark in the history of Ibizan wine is November 15th 1996, the day when the Government of the Balearic Islands approved Decree 197/1996, by virtue of which the vine-growing region of “Ibiza” was created and use of the Ibiza regional wines indication was regulated.

In the year 2003, a new regulation was passed regarding the use of the “Vino de la tierra de Ibiza” indication. This incorporated the possibility of wines made with one single variety of grape, using Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah for the reds and Malvasía and Chardonnay for the whites. It also introduced new quality control system.
At present, only a limited number of wines are produced with the Vino de la tierra de Ibiza. Consequently they are directed at a select group of clientele and are not easily available in all markets.
the island of Ibiza is characterized by two rising no higher than 500 metres. In the mountains that form these two ranges there are little valleys that are well suited to the cultivation of vines.
The land is mainly composed of reddish-brown clay soils and a surface of chalk crust.

This wine-producing region has a dry subtropical Mediterranean climate, characterized by sunshine, hot humid summers and winters with mild temperatures. It has a low rainfall, concentrated in the autumn months.​

Grape Varieties:
Reds:
Monastrell
Ull de Llebre
Cabernet sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Whites:
Macabeo
Parellada
Malvasia
Chardonnay
Moscatey​

So that's what I found out anyway! Still looking for a recommendation for a good bottle though?


Of all the wines I've tried I keep coming back to this one as a particular fav...

http://www.oddbins.com/products/productDetail.asp?productcode=31027

but what about Ibiza's wine?

 

[stephen]

there are 4 well known commercial producers on the island

BODEGA SA COVA

CA'N MAYMÓ

CA'N RICH DE BUSCASTELL

VINS DE TANYS MEDITERRANIS, S.L.

and you can buy them all at the extremely non-exclusive syp/consum/eroski supermarkets. you can visit the can rich bodega for a guided tour. it's in san an near pikes (ish)

 

[jez71]

there are 4 well known commercial producers on the island

BODEGA SA COVA

CA'N MAYMÓ

CA'N RICH DE BUSCASTELL

VINS DE TANYS MEDITERRANIS, S.L.

and you can buy them all at the extremely non-exclusive syp/consum/eroski supermarkets. you can visit the can rich bodega for a guided tour. it's in san an near pikes (ish)

cheers Stephen 8)

 

[Morbyd]

I tried a red wine from one of these wineries at La Oliva, but I'm at a loss to remember which one. C'an Rich sounds familiar.

I do remember that it had a very strong, earthy flavor to it. It was quite thick as well... that's probably the wrong word, because it wasn't necessarily viscous, but it was not watery either.

I like strong flavors so I quite enjoyed it.

 

[jez71]

I tried a red wine from one of these wineries at La Oliva, but I'm at a loss to remember which one. C'an Rich sounds familiar.

I do remember that it had a very strong, earthy flavor to it. It was quite thick as well... that's probably the wrong word, because it wasn't necessarily viscous, but it was not watery either.

I like strong flavors so I quite enjoyed it.

cheers Morbyd will have a look out for it8) you like a 'full bodied' wine too... think that's the wording... I just know what I generally like

 

[stivi]

i had tried the red "can rich" once when i was in ibiza. as morbyd says, it's quite a dark, dry and strong one, but with a good texture. i liked it lots! would definitely recommend this one to a "heavy" meal (dark meat, accompaigned with risotto or similar for example).

 

[jez71]

i had tried the red "can rich" once when i was in ibiza. as morbyd says, it's quite a dark, dry and strong one, but with a good texture. i liked it lots! would definitely recommend this one to a "heavy" meal (dark meat, accompaigned with risotto or similar for example).

thanks very much, sounds good will definitely give it a try8)