Wines made from Négrette grapes of Iles Baléares
Discover the best wines made with Négrette as a single variety or as a blend of Iles Baléares.
More informations about the variety Négrette
Supple, perfumed reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and a round palate, with intense, characteristic aromas of violet, red fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant), liquorice, soft spice and peppery notes. Gourmand finish; best young or short ageing. The near-exclusive star of Fronton AOC north of Toulouse (minimum 50% in blends), also made as expressive rosés. Autochthonous South-West French variety, possibly brought from Cyprus by the Knights Hospitaller.
More informations about the region of Iles Baléares
Spanish Mediterranean archipelago (Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza), warm insular climate, limestone soils. Manto Negro (Majorca, 320 ha, native): supple and silky with red cherry, raspberry, plum, Mediterranean herbs and spicy hint, fine tannins and moderate alcohol. Round and fragrant Callet (native) solo or blended (young and rosé). Cabernet and Merlot for ageing cuvées.