Wines made from Manto negro grapes of Catalogne
Discover the best wines made with Manto negro as a single variety or as a blend of Catalogne.
More informations about the variety Manto negro
This grape variety is native to the Balearic Islands (Spain), more precisely to the island of Mayorque, and has been cultivated for a very long time. D.N.A. analyses have shown that it is the result of a natural cross between the sabaté and the callet cas concos (negrella), the latter being in danger of extinction. Manto negro is hardly known in other wine-producing countries, but in France it should be interesting for the production of original rosé wines that are pleasant to drink.
More informations about the region of Catalogne
Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan and Cataluña in Spanish) is an autonomous community in the Northeast of Spain. It extends from the historic county (comarca) of Montsia in the South to the border with France in the north. The Mediterranean Sea forms its eastern border and offers 580 km of coastline. The Catalunya D.
What are the typical flavors of the Manto negro grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Manto negro
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Manto negro