{"id":57211,"date":"2025-09-18T06:35:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T06:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramadersagrupats.com\/?p=57211"},"modified":"2025-09-18T12:08:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T12:08:43","slug":"the-grape-harvest-in-mallorca-pairing-with-cold-meat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramadersagrupats.com\/en\/2025\/09\/18\/the-grape-harvest-in-mallorca-pairing-with-cold-meat\/","title":{"rendered":"The grape harvest in Mallorca and pairing with Ramaders cold meat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perfect pairings between local wines and our cold meat<\/strong><\/h1>\n


\n<\/span> When grape and pig dance together, a symphony of island flavours is born<\/strong><\/h2>\n

September in Mallorca smells of harvest. As a farmer and lover of good local wines, each year I feel special excitement during this period when vineyards bustle with activity and wineries prepare to receive the fruit of a year\u2019s work. It is also the perfect time to rediscover pairings between our traditional cold meat and Mallorcan wines,\u00a0 a combination that captures the purest essence of our gastronomy. <\/span>Mallorca\u2019s winemaking tradition dates back to Roman times and flourished especially in the 18th and 19th centuries. At the same time, charcuterie tradition developed in the farmhouses, where families made sausages and cured meats following ancestral recipes. The union of both traditions has created a unique pairing culture in the Mediterranean.<\/span><\/p>\n

Butifarr\u00f3n, with its intense, slightly sweet flavour, finds an ideal companion in the young red wines of the D.O. Binissalem or Pla i Llevant. Tannins cut through the fat while the wine\u2019s fruity notes enhance the spiced nuances of the sausage. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sobrasada behaves differently depending on its curing: a soft sobrassada pairs wonderfully with aromatic whites like Prensal Blanc, while more cured sobrassada calls for fuller-bodied reds. The contrast between the spreadable texture and the wine\u2019s freshness creates an extraordinary tasting experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Ramaders Agrupats we have collaborated with Mallorcan wineries to design tastings that showcase both our products and the island\u2019s wines. Each pairing tells a story of our land, climate and way of life. <\/span>The recipe below elevates butifarr\u00f3n with red wine and dried fruits, a perfect match for a good Mallorcan red.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recipe: Butifarr\u00f3n in red wine with dried fruits<\/h3>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h4>\n