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The Binitord bodega is built in an old limestone quarry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Binitord bodega<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Binitord bodega, built in a disused quarry, was designed to have the least-possible impact on the landscape<\/h2>\n

The vineyard<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This vineyard is located in the Binitord <\/b>estate, 6 km south of the town of Ciutadella<\/b>. The terrain is calcareous-clayey and in all there are 4,5\u00a0ha of vines growing Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Muscat\u00a0and Macabeo grapes on espaliers. Integrated ecological agriculture is practiced in the vineyard, which implies the use of natural fertilizers, the placement of nest-boxes for kestrels that discourage the presence of small birds that might eat the grapes, and a flock of sheep that grazes the vineyards after grape-picking is over. In 2010, Binitord<\/b> signed a stewardship agreement with the Menorcan branch of the Balearic Group of Ornithology\u00a0and Defence of Nature, GOB Menorca<\/a>, that established a series of measures that would improve the viability of the estate at the same time as helping conserve its natural values.<\/p>\n

\"Binitord.
After the grape-picking is over, sheeps are used to control the growth of the vegetation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bodega<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Binitord<\/b> is a family-run bodega with a small, well-controlled production that has been commercialized since 2007. In all, it produces around 20,000 bottles a year, which are mainly distributed on the island and occasionally to restaurants in mainland Spain. The bodega, built in a disused quarry, was designed to have the least-possible impact on the landscape. Visits can be arranged by telephoning 654 909 714 or \u00a0616 969 140.<\/p>\n

\"Binitord.
The bodega, built in a former quarry, has only a minimal impact on the surrounding landscape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The wines<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The four wines produced on the Binitord estate are made from its own grapes.
\n\u2022<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span>Rosat:<\/span><\/strong> A dry ros\u00e9 made from Tempranillo and Syrah grapes.
\n\u2022<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span>Blanc: <\/span><\/strong>The only blanc de noirs<\/i> <\/b>from Menorca, made from 50% Chardonnay and completed with Syrah, Merlot and Macabeo grapes.
\n\u2022<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span>Negre:<\/span><\/strong> A semi-crianza<\/em>\u00a0red with a maturation in barrels of French and American oak. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot grapes.
\n\u2022<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span>Negre Roure:<\/span><\/strong> A red crianza<\/i>, made from Tempranillo grapes, with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Aged for seven months in barrels of French and American oak.
\n\u2022<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span>Ciutat de Parella:<\/span><\/strong> A red\u00a0reserve wine\u00a0with 12 months of\u00a0maturation in barrels of French and American oak. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon\u00a0and\u00a0Syrah grapes.\u00a0Ciutat de Parella<\/strong>\u00a0name refers to the legend of the sunken city on the seabed near Ciutadella de Menorca.<\/p>\n

How to get there<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/i> <\/i> Binitord<\/b> is 6 km south of Ciutadella<\/b>. To get there, take the road towards Cap d\u2019Artrtux<\/b> as far as the Cala Santandria<\/b> roundabout. Take the left-hand exit away from the sea and then, in just a few metres, take the first right along the Cam\u00ed de Son Carrer\u00f3<\/b>. This road will take you to Binitord<\/b> in 2.5 km (on the left).<\/p>\n

<\/i> <\/i> You can get to Santandria by bus from Ciutadella and walk the 2.5 km along the road to Son Carri\u00f3 to reach Binitord<\/strong>. The last part of the walk is along a track off to the left that heads through the vineyards and takes you to the bodega itself.\u00a0Check out bus times and frequencies<\/a> (that vary according to the season).<\/p>\n

Mapa<\/strong><\/h2>\n