
Binissalem is a well-preserved old quarter town situated in the middle of the island, with a vast offering of traditional culture. Should you order wine from any Mallorcan restaurant on the island, it will most probably come from Binissalem. Every September a magnificent, vibrant wine festival is held. The best-known wine from the region is known as Bodega. The local red variety, Manto Negro, represents about 50% of the red grapes planted, the others being Cabernet Sauvignon, Callet, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Syrah and Merlot. The local white variety, Moll (also known as Prensal Blanc) represents about 70% of the white grapes planted, the other being, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay and Moscatel.