Wines made from Macabeo grapes of Côtes du Roussillon
Discover the best wines made with Macabeo as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes du Roussillon.
More informations about the variety Macabeo
Structured, aromatic dry whites with an ample palate and moderate acidity, showing aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (acacia), pear, green apple, light honey and fresh almond notes. Fine ageing potential. Essential component of Cava DO sparkling (with xarel·lo and parellada), pillar of Rioja DOCa whites (as viura) and Roussillon AOC whites. Autochthonous Aragonese variety, aromatic signature of the great Iberian whites.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Catalan sun and Mediterranean character on the edge of the Pyrenees. Fleshy, sun-soaked reds with signature notes of candied black fruit (blackberry, plum), garrigue, pepper, liquorice and dark chocolate, firm tannins and generous warmth. Blends of Grenache (roundness), Syrah (spice), old-vine Carignan (power) and dense Mourvèdre. Also sunny rosés and ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Macabeu).
What are the typical flavors of the Macabeo grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Macabeo
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Macabeo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Macabeo
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Macabeo
- PeachPresent in 2% of Macabeo
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Macabeo
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Macabeo
- CherryPresent in 1% of Macabeo
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Macabeo
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Macabeo
- Orange peelPresent in 1% of Macabeo
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Macabeo
- PearPresent in 1% of Macabeo
- StonePresent in 1% of Macabeo
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Macabeo
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Macabeo
- OakPresent in 1% of Macabeo
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Macabeo
- GuavaPresent in 1% of Macabeo
- OilPresent in 1% of Macabeo