Winery AfanMacabeo
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Afan's Macabeo.
Discover the grape variety: Verdicchio blanc
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, a broad palate and keen acidity; signature aromas of almond, white flowers (acacia), yellow fruits (pear, green apple), citrus and saline mineral notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC and Verdicchio di Matelica DOC, one of Italy's great whites. Synonym of Verdicchio, identical to Trebbiano di Soave and Turbiana from Lake Garda.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Macabeo from Winery Afan are 2018, 0
Informations about the Winery Afan
The Winery Afan is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Campo de Borja to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Campo de Borja
DO of Aragon at the foot of Moncayo, nicknamed the 'Empire of Garnacha' (~60% of the vineyard, plantings since 1145). Grenache as a generous, fruity red: signature notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, garrigue, sweet spices and a peppery touch, round tannins and a sunny palate — old vines aged 30-50 years. Supple Tempranillo, firm Mazuelo, Cabernet and Syrah round things out. Whites Macabeo, Chardonnay, Moscatel.
The wine region of Aragon
Autonomous community of northeast Spain, historic kingdom of Iberian red Grenache (~75%). Signature Garnacha: generous and sun-drenched with signature ripe cherry, crushed strawberry, garrigue, kirsch, sweet spice and a balsamic touch, round tannins and a warm, alcoholic palate. 4 major DOs: Cariñena the largest (old vines), Calatayud high-altitude, Campo de Borja and Somontano at the Pyrenean foothills. Fresh Macabeo and Garnacha blanca whites.
The word of the wine: Blanc de noirs (champagne)
Champagne made from black grapes (pinot noir and/or meunier) only.
