When temperatures rise, the body asks for freshness. And when it comes to wine, there are few more suitable companions than a good white wine in summer. Aromatic, light, refreshing and versatile, this type of wine is the ideal choice for summer meals, outdoor gatherings and long evenings.

At Bodega Sa Cabana, located in the heart of Mallorca’s wine-growing region, Binissalem (with its own Denomination of Origin), we make three white wines with their own personality: Sa Cabana Chardonnay, Sa Cabana Giró Ros and Xisca Giró Ros, all perfect for this time of year and available for tasting during our visits and tastings in the winery.

Why is white wine ideal for summer?

White wines have a series of characteristics that make them especially appetizing in the hottest months of the year:

1. Freshness and lightness

• They are served cold, between 8 and 10 ºC, which makes them a refreshing drink
• They usually have a lower alcohol content than red wines
• They are lighter and easier to drink, ideal to accompany summer meals

2. Fruity and floral aromas

• They provide notes of citrus fruits, stone fruits or white flowers, which evoke summer
• In the case of local varieties such as Giró Ros, herbaceous and mineral nuances are added

3. Gastronomic versatility

• They go very well with salads, fish, seafood, rice dishes, mild cheeses and Asian cuisine
• They are perfect both as an aperitif and for a light dinner in the evening

The white wines of Sa Cabana

At Bodega Sa Cabana we make three white wines that express the Mediterranean character of our land and the care we take at every stage of the process. All of them are produced in the rural environment of Binissalem, with manual harvesting, controlled fermentation and a commitment to local varieties adapted to the island’s climate.

Sa Cabana Chardonnay

• Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Tasting notes: Golden yellow colour, with new gold reflections, clean and bright. High aromatic intensity, with notes of tropical fruit, such as pineapple and mango. Dry attack on the palate, unctuous, with ample volume and body. Long, persistent and fruity finish.
• Plot: Vineyard about 22 years old. Harvested by hand in 12 kg crates, then stored in cold storage at 4ºC for 24 hours.
• Winemaking: Total destemming, gentle pneumatic pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Batonnage with its lees for 2 months to provide aromatic complexity.

Sa Cabana Giró Ros

• Variety: 100% Giró Ros (native to Mallorca)
• Tasting notes: Straw yellow colour, with greenish reflections, clean and bright. Very aromatic. Aromas of white flowers such as orange blossom, notes of white fruit such as pear, not very ripe. Dry attack on the palate, light, with good volume, elegant and refreshing, persistent with a very subtle herbaceous finish reminiscent of fennel.
• Plot: Young vineyard of 6 years old, early harvest to preserve high acidity in the grapes. Harvest by hand in 12kg boxes, then stored in cold storage at 4ºC for 24 hours.
• Winemaking: Total destemming, gentle pneumatic pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Xisca Giró Ros (with barrel ageing)

• Variety: 100% Giró Ros
• Tasting notes: Straw yellow colour, with hints of new gold, clean and bright. Subtle toasted aromas accompanied by elegant notes of white flowers. Dry, fresh, elegant and structured attack on the palate.
• Plot: Young vineyard, 6 years old, early harvest to preserve high acidity in the grapes. Harvested by hand in 12 kg crates, then stored in cold storage at 4ºC for 24 hours.
• Winemaking: Total destemming, gentle pneumatic pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
• Ageing: 2-3 months in two 500L barrels, one of French oak and the other of acacia wood. Only 2000L are made.

Chardonnay and Giró Ros: two varietals in full harvest season

At the moment, Mallorca is in harvest season, and both Chardonnay and Giró Ros are key varieties in our plots. Harvesting at Sa Cabana is done by hand and in small boxes, preserving the freshness of the grapes from the very first moment.

The Chardonnay, perfectly adapted to the Mediterranean climate, produces wines with good acidity and a very expressive aromatic palette.

Giró Ros, on the other hand, is an indigenous variety with a long history, recovered in recent decades for its ability to reflect the character of the Mallorcan terroir.

Both grapes are at their best in summer, a time when the island vibrates with the movement of the harvest. Visiting the winery at this time allows you to see the work in the vineyard up close, the first fermentations and the care that goes into each bottle.

Visits and tastings at Sa Cabana Winery

Would you like to taste these wines in the place where they were born? At Bodega Sa Cabana we open our doors to those who wish to live an authentic and relaxed oenological experience with our visits and tastings. During the summer, our opening hours are from 12:00 to 23:00, ideal for a midday or sunset tasting.

What does the experience include?

• Guided tour of the estate and vineyards
• Explanation of the winemaking process
• Tasting of a selection of white, rosé and red wines
• Possibility of accompanying the tasting with local products (cheeses, cured meats, artisan bread)
• Natural surroundings and traditional Mallorcan architecture

Whether to discover the perfect white wine for this summer, to get started in the world of local wine or to spend a different afternoon in the interior of the island, the tastings at Sa Cabana are an experience that combines flavour, landscape and tradition.

Conclusion: summer is best enjoyed with a glass of white wine

Summer in Mallorca is sun, sea and gastronomy. But it is also white wine, vineyards and moments to savour at leisure. Bodega Sa Cabana’s whites are made for that: to refresh, to accompany, to share.

If you are on the island or plan to visit it, don’t miss the opportunity to live an oenological experience that connects you with the best of its land.

Looking for the perfect wine for the summer? Discover why white wine is the best summer choice and get to know the three unique white wines of Bodega Sa Cabana.