Like that of the other Balearic islands, Menorca wine is quite an ancient tradition. Indeed, the ter

I have already talked puerto rico vacation packages about Ibiza wine and Majorca wine, so I think it's only fair if I also tell you about M enorca wine . Indeed, if you are renting an apartment in Menorca for your stay there, you should taste the typical products of Menorca . Which product is best to go with the famous Mahon cheese I told you about? Well, wine of course, and Menorca actually is quite good at producing that.
Like that of the other Balearic islands, Menorca wine is quite an ancient tradition. Indeed, the territory has several assets puerto rico vacation packages for wine production, as its geography and Mediterranean climate. Menorca wine production increased a lot under the British occupation during the 18th century, as the Port of Maó was very active and was used for exports. In the 19th century the wine trade even developed further, and the wine was sold in barrels of different sizes. When the British puerto rico vacation packages left the island, the production dropped as there were fewer people on the island puerto rico vacation packages and fewer exports. puerto rico vacation packages Besides, there was a widely spread vine disease that also contributed to the drop in Menorca wine production. The production started again at the beginning of the 20th century, but it was only in 1980's that Menorca wine production truly boosted.
Traditional techniques are used, though with modern improvements, in order to extract the perfect amount of juice to make the best wine possible. To get the Regional wine label, the wines have to meet some requirements: • Minimum alcohol content: 11.5º (White), 12.0º (Rose), 12.0º (Red) • Acidity: minimum 4.5 g/litre of tartaric acid, maximum 0.8 g/litre of acetic acid Wines are quality products in the Balearics, as they are controlled by the the islands authorities.