Mantonegro, Mallorca’s most characteristic grape variety
Manto Negro, also known as Mantonegro, is one of Mallorca’s most distinctive native red grape varieties and a key part of the island’s wine heritage. Widely grown in the Binissalem-Mallorca wine region, this Mediterranean grape produces warm, velvety and elegant wines, with flavours of ripe fruit, plum and raisin alongside balsamic and spicy notes. Discover the origins and characteristics of the Manto Negro grape, how its wines are made and why this indigenous Mallorca variety is such an important part of the island’s wine identity.