Wines made from Maturana blanca grapes of Spain
Discover the best wines made with Maturana blanca as a single variety or as a blend of Spain.
More informations about the variety Maturana blanca
A very old Spanish grape variety, particularly known in the Rioja region. It can be found in Italy, Portugal, Mexico, etc. In France, it is practically unknown. D.N.A. analyses have shown that it is not related to Maturana Tinta de Navarrete.
More informations about the wines of Spain
Spain is a land of breathtaking scenery, colourful history and a Deep and Complex culture in which wine has Long played an important role. Grapes have been grown on the Iberian Peninsula since at least 3000 BC, although it wasn't until 1000 BC that viticulture really began here - a skill brought by Phoenician traders from the eastern Mediterranean. Today, Spain is home to more vineyards than any other country in the world, and its national wine production is exceeded only by France and Italy. All of Spain's seventeen administrative regions (communidades autónomas) produce wine to some degree, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
What are the typical flavors of the Maturana blanca grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Maturana blanca
- OakPresent in 7% of Maturana blanca
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Maturana blanca
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Maturana blanca
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Maturana blanca
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Maturana blanca
- EarthPresent in 5% of Maturana blanca
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Maturana blanca
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Maturana blanca
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Maturana blanca
- PeachPresent in 2% of Maturana blanca
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Maturana blanca
- SalinePresent in 1% of Maturana blanca
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Maturana blanca
- ButterPresent in 1% of Maturana blanca
- StrawPresent in 1% of Maturana blanca
- OakyPresent in 1% of Maturana blanca
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Maturana blanca
- StonePresent in 1% of Maturana blanca
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Maturana blanca
News about the grape variety Maturana blanca
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