Autumn Wines from Spain: Our Top 5 Picks for This Season

Autumn in Mallorca is a season of subtle change – the days grow shorter, leaves turn golden, and that slight nip in the air makes a welcome return for some.

At Wine Industry Mallorca, we notice that Autumn brings a need for wines that are warm, rich, and full of personality.

So - with this in mind - here are five wines from our online shop that we’re loving this season – each one is perfect for cosy evenings, long lunches, or gathering friends around the table.

Dunord Vitícola – Selvàtic 2022

Price: €22.00

Style: A structured red wine blend (Syrah, Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon)

Feature: A story in a bottle

Selvàtic is planted in nutrient-rich soils near a historic coal mine, these vines thrive sustainably without irrigation. The wine’s name reflects the lush prehistoric forest whose remains enriched the soil. Aged in French oak barrels, Selvàtic delivers elegance, depth, and that little spark that makes you want to linger over a glass on crisp autumn evenings.

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Gorgeous purple-red with blue reflections

• Nose: Fresh black fruit, earthy forest aromas

• Palate: Firm, well-structured, rounded, with lactic and oak aftertaste

Food Pairings:

• Grilled meats and game

• Mushroom risottos

• Hard cheeses

A plate of cooked mushroom risotto

A wooden platter filled with various grilled meats, a tomato sauce and fresh vine tomatoes

A selection of hard cheeses on display in a store

Autumn Mood: Fireside evenings, reflective moments, and savouring nature’s resilience.

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Son Puig – Culpables Negre 2023

Price: €13.00

Style: An expressive, oak-aged red wine blend (Merlot, Callet, Cabernet Sauvignon and a hint of Tempranillo)

Feature: Nature vs. Nurture

At Bodega Son Puig, every harvest is a tug-of-war between nature and nurture – birds, goats, and vineyard creatures can’t resist the grapes, and honestly, who can blame them? From this playful chaos, the Culpables range was born.

Culpables Negre is an expressive red with a wild streak, balancing the elegance of oak-aged complexity with the untamed freshness of Mallorcan terroir. This wine reminds you that sometimes the best things come from a little chaos.

A wooden punnet of blackberries

A bottle of Culpables Negre by Son Puig

Plums (some of them cut in half) sitting on a dark wood table

Tasting Notes:

• Aromas: Ripe blackberries, dried figs, warm spices, and a touch of toasted oak

• Palate: Velvety tannins wrap juicy plum, black cherry, and earthy undertones, with hints of cocoa and leather

• Finish: Long, layered, with a vibrant kick that keeps every sip interesting

  
  

Food Pairings:

• Chargrilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic

• Aged Manchego or Mahón cheese

• Mushroom risotto or wild game dishes

  
  

Autumn Mood: Rustic yet refined – a wine that mirrors the wild beauty of Mallorca’s landscapes.

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Gutiérrez de la Vega – Monte Diva Brisat 2022

Price: €25.75

Style: Orange wine (100% Moscatel de Alejandría)

Feature: Autumn Brisat in a Glass

For those that love something a little different, Monte Diva Brisat is a must-try this season. This orange wine from Alicante is crafted exclusively from Moscatel de Alejandría grapes, fermented with skins in open barrels, and aged for 15 months in French oak. The result is a textured, aromatic wine that’s as beautiful to look at as it is to drink.

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Golden yellow, radiant in the glass

• Aromas: White flowers, citrus, apricot, peach, lavender, rosemary, thyme

• Palate: Luscious texture with crisp acidity, fresh citrus and white fruit, subtle Mediterranean herbs, mineral undertones

• Finish: Long, lingering, reminiscent of orange peel and ripe loquat

  
  

Food Pairings:

• Fish rice dishes or seafood stews

• Poultry in delicate sauces

• Dishes with autumnal herbs and Mediterranean flavours

Chicken pieces in a curry sauce, served in a black pan with handles

A portion of seafood rice served on a white plate

Pumpkin soup served in a pumpkin bowl, with creme fraiche and herbs

Autumn Mood: Warm golden evenings, richly textured meals, and wines that evoke the season’s harvest colours and earthy aromas – a real treat for adventurous palates.

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Ses Talaioles – Sestal 2019

Price: €33.00

Style: A complex, elegant red wine blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Manto Negro)

Feature: A Legacy in Stone

Sestal is a wine that tells a story of its vineyard. The fields are enclosed by kilometres of hand-hewn ancient dry-stone walls, which inspired the label and reflect the wine’s elegance and structure. The vines are nurtured with natural treatments, and the soil is carefully cultivated to promote biodiversity. After 18 months in new French oak barrels, this wine is complex, refined, and ready to impress.

A wooden bowl filled with dark red cherries, with the sun illuminating the wood surface

A bottle of Ses Talaioles Sestal open at a dinner table

Pieces of broken up dark chocolate

Tasting Notes:

• Colour: Deep ruby red with dark violet reflections

• Aroma: Intense blackcurrant and tomato leaf notes, fresh tobacco, dark chocolate, and hazelnuts

• Palate: Complex and rich, flavours of black cherries, tomato leaves, and Mediterranean spices, with a balanced phenolic structure, intense body, and persistent finish

  
  

Food Pairings:

• Grilled meats over a flame

• Spicy meat dishes and all kinds of game

• Fine cheeses

  
  

Autumn Mood: A wine of elegance and structure – ideal for celebrating the season with hearty dishes, autumn barbecues, or long, lingering dinners.

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5. El Lagar de Moha – Antigona 2024

Price: €8.30

Style: A fresh, organic red wine (100% Tempranillo)

Feature: Organically farmed Autumn red

Antigona is a young, approachable red wine from the Duero River vineyards in Castilla y León, crafted by Alberto Moro. The vineyards are organically farmed and minimally treated, allowing the grapes to express themselves authentically. Terraced vineyards with boulders ensure perfect drainage and healthy vines.

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance & Aromas: Purple-red with medium-high aromatic intensity; notes of blueberries, blackberries, balsamic, and menthol

• Palate: Light, smooth, fresh, round, and balanced, with gentle balsamic and vegetal hints

  
  

Food Pairings:

• Cheese, red meats, and rice dishes

• Perfect on its own as a fresh, easy-drinking red

  
  

Autumn Mood: Vibrant, affordable, and versatile – a wine that fits both casual evenings and cosy autumn dinners.

Autumn in Mallorca is a season of contrasts: warm afternoons, crisp evenings, and a palette of flavours that ranges from bright freshness to deep, earthy richness.

These five Spanish wines capture that spectrum beautifully.

Tip from us: Order online from Wine Industry Mallorca and create your own autumn wine journey. Pair them with seasonal dishes, explore flavours, and make the most of every golden evening this season has to offer.

Updated Mini Autumn Tasting Guide

Wine & Winery	Style	Tasting Notes	Food Pairings	Autumn Mood
Dunord Vitícola – Selvàtic 2022	Structured red blend	Black fruit, earthy forest aromas, lactic & oak aftertaste	Grilled meats, mushroom risotto, hard cheeses	Fireside, reflective, natural resilience
Son Puig – Culpables Negre 2023	Expressive oak-aged red	Ripe blackberries, dried figs, warm spices, hints of cocoa & leather	Chargrilled lamb, Manchego/Mahón cheese, wild game dishes	Rustic yet refined, untamed Mallorcan spirit
Gutiérrez de la Vega – Monte Diva Brisat 2022	Orange wine	Citrus, apricot, white flowers, Mediterranean herbs, mineral	Fish rice, seafood stews, poultry in delicate sauces	Golden, textured, aromatic, autumn harvest vibes
Ses Talaioles – Sestal 2019	Complex red	Blackcurrant, tomato leaves, dark chocolate, hazelnuts	Spicy meats, game, fine cheeses	Elegant, structured, hearty autumn meals
El Lagar de Moha – Antigona 2024	Fresh red	Blueberries, blackberries, balsamic, menthol, light & balanced	Cheese, red meat, rice dishes	Vibrant, easy-drinking, cozy autumn gatherings