As the second largest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca is the quieter neighbour of the more touristy and party-oriented Majorca, and is best experienced in a more relaxed style. When you book your holiday here, one of the best ways to get the most out of your stay is to rent one of the many beautiful Menorca villas dotting the cities and more rural parts the island.
On of the most enjoyable things to do on a villa holiday is to stock up on the fresh seafood and produce the island has to offer and enjoy it with a glass of fine Menorcan wine - in the comfort of your own 'home away from home'. There are four wineries on the island bearing the seal of regional wine classification "Vi de la terra Illa de Menorca", which was granted in 2002.
Viñas Binifadet- Located close to a number of Menorca villas in the village of Sant Luís, in the south-east tip of the island, this winery's motto, "The whim of the island", is reflected in the variety of wines it produces. It began as a family plantation in 1979, producing wine for family and friends, then, in 1994 Viñas Binifadet began to bottle wines for the public. The winery offers tours, functions, and often organises exhibitions featuring new and exciting artists from around the world. And, while you are perusing the art and gift shop, you can try a taste of the wines they produce such as chardonnay, merlot, syrah, rosado, two sweet wines made from muscat and merlot grapes as well as the island's first sparkling wine: Espumoso Rosado.
Ferrer de Muntpalau - This charming vineyard and winery, located in the centre of the island, was named after a knight of the 14th century who owned the land where the current vineyards now stand. Ferrer de Muntpalau was the first wine of the island to be labelled with Menorca's 'seal', "Vi de la terra Illa de Menorca". They currently produce two reds and a white that you can purchase to take back to your Menorca villas or enjoy in the Ca n'Aguedet restaurant, which works closely with the winery and serves wines alongside traditional recipes from the island.
Hort de Sant Patrici - In 2002, the family that owns and operates Hort de Sant Patrici decided to plant some grapes; four years later they harvested their first wines, which were sold under the name "Horta" in 2008. They use local varieties of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and syrah to produce two reds that make up the bulk of their wine productions, and a rose, "Cayetana". The Hort de Sant Patrici family also are artisan cheese-makers and produce a small vintage of olive oil. In addition, the family are also keen on the agro-tourism trade, and will be glad to set you up with supplies from their store for the duration of your stay in any of the local Menorca villas that dot the countryside within a short distance of the vineyard.
Brenda Jaaback is the Managing Director of Bartle Holidays. They can provide you with a wide selection of great accommodation for your holiday in Menorca villas. Bartle Holidays makes no warranty as to the accuracy of information contained in this article and excludes any liability of any kind for the information.
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Who won't want to have a vacation on Menorca villas ? And especially with the fine wines. Everybody would love to escape from city life and stay holidaying in Menorca.
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