Llucmajor: Bodegas Bordoy Wine Tour

What makes this Bodegas Bordoy experience interesting is how it turns a short visit into a full sensory lesson: winery walk first, then lunch and a proper tasting. I like that you get production details and wine storytelling in a tight 1.5-hour format, not just a quick pour and a photo. It is also offered in two start times, English at 10 am and German at 12 pm, so you can match it to your day.

Two things I really like: you taste 5 wines explained by a sommelier, and you eat a local board style lunch with ham, cheese, sobrasada, quelys, and olives while you’re still in the winery mood. One consideration: transfers are not included, so you’ll want a plan for getting out to Camí de Muntanya s/n near Hotel Hyatt Zoetry Mallorca.

Key highlights I’d plan around

• A guided walk through production, barrel room, and vineyards, not just a tasting room.
• Lunch with Mallorca ingredients like ham, sobrasada, quelys, and olives.
• 5 wine tastings with sommelier guidance, so you can follow what you’re drinking.
• A take-home bottle of Fermança (white or rosé, your choice).
• Top marks for personal, detail-focused guidance, including German guide Alexandra in recent feedback.

Bodegas Bordoy in Llucmajor: what you’re really buying

At $58 per person for 1.5 hours, this tour is trying to do three things at once: give you a winery “behind the scenes” view, feed you with local products, and teach you how to taste. In Mallorca, wine tours often split these into separate experiences, so the value here is the combo. You’re paying for time with a guide, a meal, a structured tasting, and a bottle to take home.

The setting matters too. Bodegas Bordoy is in Llucmajor at Camí de Muntanya s/n, right by Hotel Hyatt Zoetry Mallorca. That location is convenient if you’re staying in the south or you’re already planning time around that hotel area.

And the quick duration is not a gimmick. Ninety minutes is long enough to feel like you learned something, but short enough to fit into a day that also includes beaches, hikes, or Palma.

Your 10 am English or 12 pm German timing

There are two scheduled tour options: one at 10 am in English, and one at 12 pm in German. The company notes the live tour guide is German, so my advice is simple: if you specifically want English, choose the English slot and confirm language expectations when you book.

The timing also affects the feel of the day. A late morning start gives you time to settle in and arrive hungry, which helps, because the tour ends with lunch. If you pick the midday German tour, you’ll get a more “late lunch” rhythm, still inside the 1.5-hour total window.

First stop: the guided winery walk (production room and barrel room)

This is where the tour earns its keep. You visit the winery facilities with a guide who explains how the wine is made, and you move through spaces that match the winemaking process.

You can expect stops that include:

• the production room, where the processes behind fermentation and handling are explained
• the barrel room, where aging and how the barrels influence flavor come into the story
• and access to the vineyards, where grapes grow and the “why” behind the wine style becomes easier to understand

Why this matters for you: when you taste later, you’re not just picking what tastes good. You’re connecting flavors to choices in the vineyard and the cellar. That is the difference between a fun pour and a tour that actually upgrades how you taste.

It also tends to feel personal. In recent feedback, the most praised tours are described as very personal and detail-focused, with guides like Alexandra taking time and keeping the experience lively instead of rushing people through.

The sommelier-led tasting of 5 wines

After the facility walk, you sit down for lunch and a guided tasting of 5 different wines. Each wine is explained in detail by a sommelier, which means you get a framework for what to look for: aroma, flavor, structure, and how the wine fits the island’s style.

What you’ll like about this format is that it is not random. You’re tasting multiple bottles back-to-back, which makes comparisons easier. If one wine feels more fruity, one more structured, and another more floral or earthy, the sommelier’s guidance helps you label what you’re experiencing instead of guessing.

I also like that the tour pairs tasting with food you can handle. Mallorca tastings work best when the snacks are simple and local, so your palate stays awake. This one is set up that way, so the wines stay the main event instead of being swallowed by a heavy meal.

Lunch included: Mallorca flavors with ham, cheese, sobrasada, quelys, and olives

The lunch is built like a local tasting plate. You’ll get a selection that includes:

• ham
• cheese
• sobrasada (cured sausage)
• quelys
• olives

That mix is more than a meal. It is a practical palate tool. Salty, fatty cured meats and cheeses work well with many wine styles, and olives add a salty, herbal note. Sobrasada brings spice and richness, which makes it easier to notice differences between wines during the tasting.

One detail from recent feedback that you might care about: one person specifically noted that the tapas included two sorts of vegan cheese. The tour does not promise that in the basic description, so if you have dietary needs, I’d send a message ahead. Still, it is a good sign that the team can think about options.

The take-home bottle: Fermança white or rosé

Here’s one of the best value moves on this tour: you can take home a bottle of Fermança, in white or rosé (your choice). That means you don’t just leave with memories, you leave with a bottle you can compare later to what you tasted in the winery.

Why this is useful for you: wine often tastes better when you can revisit it in context. A take-home bottle lets you remember what the guide said about aromas and structure, then see if your impressions match once you’re back home.

And if you love the rosé style for warm evenings, this is the kind of souvenir that actually gets used, not just displayed.

Where the 1.5 hours really goes (and how not to rush it)

This experience is limited to 1.5 hours, but you’re also welcome to stay during opening hours. That is a smart setup if you’re the kind of person who likes to linger after a tasting, browse the grounds, or ask one more question before you leave.

To get the most out of the time:

• arrive with a little appetite, because lunch and tasting are central
• pace yourself while tasting, and let the sommelier do the heavy lifting in explaining the wines
• if you really enjoyed the walk, stay a bit after to look again at the production and vineyard viewpoints you saw earlier

The tour feels designed for people who want the winery experience without losing an entire afternoon.

The guide makes the difference (Alexandra gets repeatedly praised)

In the German-language offerings, recent reviews repeatedly mention a guide named Alexandra. The recurring themes are clarity, warmth, and an ability to make both the tasting and the winery story feel easy to follow.

You’ll notice the difference in tours like this. A good guide does two things at once:

1. they keep the group moving through key spaces, and
2. they slow down when people have questions or when a detail matters for understanding the wine

If you’re choosing between wine tours in Mallorca, I’d weight the guide quality heavily. For this one, the feedback is consistently strong, and that is a good sign you’ll leave with both knowledge and good vibes.

Price and value: is $58 fair for lunch plus 5 wines plus a bottle?

Here’s my practical take. At $58 per person, the tour includes:

• the winery tour of production room, barrel room, and vineyards
• lunch with local products
• tasting of 5 wines with sommelier insights
• a take-home bottle of Fermança (white or rosé)

If you price those items separately on Mallorca, the combo starts to make sense. You’re not just buying wine; you’re buying an organized meal, structured tasting, and access to cellar spaces plus vineyard time. The bottle also pushes it into “good souvenir value,” especially if you plan to drink it later with friends.

The main “cost” is not money, it is the fact that transfers are not included. If you do not have a car or an easy ride to the winery, transportation costs can change the total value. If you already have a plan for getting to Camí de Muntanya s/n near Hyatt Zoetry Mallorca, then the pricing feels fair.

Who this tour suits best

This is a great fit if you:

• want a wine experience that includes food and a structured tasting
• like hands-on learning, production-room style, not just a lounge tasting
• enjoy the idea of a short visit that still feels complete

It might not be ideal if you:

• need the tour to be longer, more in-depth, or more flexible time-wise
• rely on the provider for transport, since transfers are not included
• are not interested in wine, since 5 wine tastings and a sommelier are central

Should you book Bodegas Bordoy Llucmajor?

If you want a high-value Mallorca wine tour that combines winery access, lunch, and a guided tasting of 5 wines, I’d book this. The best reason is the structure: walk through the winery, eat local food, then taste with explanations, and leave with Fermança to remember it later.

Book with extra confidence if you’re choosing the German slot and you appreciate personal guidance, since recent feedback highlights guides like Alexandra for clarity and detail. Just make sure your transportation plan is set for Camí de Muntanya s/n near Hotel Hyatt Zoetry Mallorca, and you’ll be in a sweet spot.

FAQ

What time is the tour offered?

The tour is offered at 10 am in English and at 12 pm in German.

How long does the experience last?

The tour duration is 1.5 hours.

What is included in the price?

The price includes a guided tour of the winery facilities, lunch with local products, tasting of 5 wines with sommelier insights, and 1 bottle of Fermança wine (white or rosé, your choice).

Do I get to take wine home?

Yes. You receive a complimentary bottle of Fermança white or rosé wine to take home.

What food is served during lunch?

Lunch includes local products such as ham, cheese, sobrasada (cured sausage), quelys, and olives.

What languages are available for the tour?

The tour languages are listed as English for the 10 am time slot and German for the 12 pm time slot.

Where is Bodegas Bordoy located?

It is in Llucmajor at Camí de Muntanya s/n, next to Hotel Hyatt Zoetry Mallorca (Islas Baleares).

Is cancellation free?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.