Wines made from Maturana blanca grapes of Rioja
Discover the best wines made with Maturana blanca as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja.
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 region of Rioja
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
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
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