http://www.coastline.co.ukLatest content from coastline.en-gbhttp://www.coastline.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:40588&tid=rsshttp://www.coastline.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:40588&tid=rssMon, 26 Jan 2009 11:23:18 GMT It was the Roman's that really began wine making in Mallorca, passing on skills of cultivating vineyards. The Mallorcan wine industry is often associated with cheap imported Spanish wines, which are often billed as Majorcan! In recent years though the island is establishing a real reputation for some good quality wines. There are two very distinct vine-growing areas in Mallorca. One in the centre around the districts of Binissalem, Consell, Santa Maria, Sencelles and Santa Eugenia, producing from 111 to 141 wines which are smooth on the palate and of excellent quality. Then there is the eastern Majorca area, comprising the municipal districts of Felanitx, Porreres and Manacor, producing from 101 to 131 wines. There are a growing number of Mallorcan wineries that are producing impressive wines from varieties of grapes largely indigenous to this Mediterranean island. All of these areas and wineries offer wine tasting and can be booked...