From the orange grove in the Sóller Valley to the cult brand Angel d'Or
Finca Ca'n Posteta is located in the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana, just a few minutes' walk from the center of Sóller – that valley which has been known for its orange cultivation for centuries and is often referred to in Mallorca as the birthplace of European orange cultivation. In this protected location between mountains and the Mediterranean, the idea grew to make more than just table fruit from the sun-ripened fruits of the region.
It was the orange farmer Miquel Capó who wanted to distill a naturally fruity liqueur from the selected fruits of his finca. Thus, Angel d'Or – the "golden angel" – was born, named after the warm, golden-yellow tone that the fruit gives to the finished liqueur. An agricultural family tradition thus became a product that has made the character of the Sóller Valley known beyond the island.
Red earth, almond blossoms, and old orange varieties: the way of working on the finca
At Ca'n Posteta, red earth, almond blossoms, and sea breezes determine the rhythm of the work. The focus is on the Canoneta, an old orange variety that is prized for its juiciness and forms the basis for the finca's liqueurs. The family cultivates its land with the calm of people who know why they do it: it is about products that actually tell of their place, not about industrial arbitrariness.
After the harvest, the fruit is processed into distillate in a traditional manner; it is bottled at Dos Perellons S.A. in Palma de Mallorca, which preserves the finca's recipe. This division of labor between cultivation in the valley and processing in Palma is typical for small Mallorcan producer businesses that rely on origin and craftsmanship instead of large economies of scale.
What awaits you at Ca'n Posteta: sunny fruit with Mediterranean depth
The best-known ambassador of the finca is the Angel d'Or orange liqueur: a naturally fruity distillate from fully ripe Canoneta oranges that brings the warmth of the Balearic Islands and a noticeably Mediterranean freshness into the glass. The liqueur shows an intense citrus aroma with a slightly bitter note on the finish and is suitable neat or on ice as well as a base for a long drink with fresh orange juice or as a sparkling aperitif with Cava. As the main ingredient of the signature cocktail Angel's Best, it has meanwhile also made a name for itself in the island's bar scene.
Anyone who tries Ca'n Posteta gets a piece of the Sóller Valley filled into the bottle: honestly made, with attention to detail and a clear reference to soil, climate, and family tradition, instead of an arbitrary holiday bottle from the souvenir stand.
