Wines made from Macabeo grapes of Côtes Catalanes
Discover the best wines made with Macabeo as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes Catalanes.
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 Pays d'Oc
Expressive Roussillon heartland: signature Grenache Noir as the red king — fleshy and sunny with notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, garrigue, spices and a peppery touch, round tannins and generous alcohol on schist. Deep Syrah, dense Carignan and Mourvèdre as support. Grenache Gris/Blanc, Macabeu and Vermentino in round whites (fennel, citrus, flowers). Aromatic Muscats.
What are the typical flavors of the Macabeo grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 8% of Macabeo
- OakPresent in 7% of Macabeo
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Macabeo
- Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Macabeo
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Macabeo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Macabeo
- PineapplePresent in 5% of Macabeo
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Macabeo
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Macabeo
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Macabeo
- OakyPresent in 3% of Macabeo
- PeachPresent in 3% of Macabeo
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Macabeo
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Macabeo
- StonePresent in 3% of Macabeo
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Macabeo
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Macabeo
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Macabeo
- FloralPresent in 3% of Macabeo
- CreamPresent in 2% of Macabeo