Vineyard Recovery in Mallorca I Progress Log

“Restoring vineyards in Mallorca: an ecological and sustainable service”

At Viñarts Mallorca, we believe that every abandoned vineyard can thrive again with the right care. We offer sustainable recovery services combining traditional and ecological methods.

Basic content:

Presentation of your service (maintenance, restoration, advice).

Sustainable and ecological approach (no herbicides, soil management, biodiversity).

Community value (working with local winegrowers, supporting native varieties, etc.).

Possible collaboration with wineries or small landowners.

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🌿 Ecological Recovery Without Herbicides

• No use of synthetic chemicals or herbicides

• Manual and biodynamic techniques that protect biodiversity

• Soil regeneration with cover crops and compost

• Natural pest control to support vineyard balance

🤝 Tailored Technical Support

• Complete vineyard diagnosis

• Personalized recovery plans for each plot

🍇 Supporting Local Varieties & Growers

• Recovering native grapes (Callet, Manto Negro, Premsal Blanc)

• Collaboration with local winemakers

• Promoting long-term sustainable practices

🏡 Who Is This For?

• Abandoned or inherited vineyards

• Small organic wineries

• Rural landowners and eco-hotels

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📄Progress Log – Vineyard [Rural Estate] – Mallorca

Provider: ViñArts Mallorca

Project start date: 04/21/2025

Type of intervention: Ecological restoration and sustainable maintenance

Approximate area: 1 ha

Ownership: Private

Project objective: Restoration of an abandoned vineyard using regenerative techniques, converting it to organic production.

📆 21/04/2025 – 04/21/2025 – Initial Assessment

General Condition:

Neglected vines, many without pruning for several seasons.

Compacted soil, no ground cover.

Signs of mites, downy mildew, and powdery mildew in previous years.

Low biodiversity.

Actions Taken: Initial technical visit.

Evaluation of health and structural status.

Soil sampling for analysis.

Medium-term organic management planning.

Notes:

The owner is interested in converting the vineyard to certified organic.

Presence of local Cabernet Sauvignon varieties is observed.

📆 30/04/2025 – Pruning and Initial Management

Actions taken:

Cleaning and shaping pruning.

Removal of diseased wood.

Crushing and composting of plant debris on the same site.

Marking of dead vines for future replacement.

New Merlot vines on unused land.

Observations:

Many old vines respond well to severe pruning.

High weed density; controlled ground cover is planned.

📆 15/05/2025 – Soil Amendments and Restoration

Actions taken:

Application of local compost enriched with microorganisms.

Cover planting with adapted legumes and grasses.

No tillage to preserve soil structure.

Observed changes:

Improved moisture retention.

First signs of active microbial life.

Increase in beneficial insects..