Isla de Menorca is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands,

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. ''Vino de la Tierra'' is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder. The area covered by this geographical indication comprises all the municipalities of the island of

Menorca Menorca or Minorca (from la, Insula Minor, , smaller island, later ''Minorica'') is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea belonging to Spain. Its name derives from its size, contrasting it with nearby Majorca. Its capi ...

. There are currently around 20 hectares of vineyards and 5 wineries (''bodegas'') registered with the Regulatory Council (''Consejo Regulador''). It acquired its ''Vino de la Tierra'' status in 2002.

Grape varieties

* Red: Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Monastrell,

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and Syrah * White: Chardonnay,

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and Moll

References

External links

Wines of Menorca. Discovering Menorca

Vi de la terra de Menorca

Vinologue Menorca
{{Spanish wine regions Wine regions of Spain Appellations Culture of Menorca