Bodegas Virgen de la SierraAlbada Viñas Viejas Macabeo
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with
The Albada Viñas Viejas Macabeo of the Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra is in the top 100 of wines of Calatayud.
Taste structure of the Albada Viñas Viejas Macabeo from the Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Albada Viñas Viejas Macabeo of Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra in the region of Aragon is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Albada Viñas Viejas Macabeo of Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra in the region of Aragon often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Albada Viñas Viejas Macabeo from Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra are 2018, 2017, 2019, 2013 and 0.
Informations about the Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra
The Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Calatayud to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Calatayud
DO of Aragon at altitude (550-1,040 m), kingdom of Garnacha (>75% of the vineyard) — Garnacha de Aragon clone genetically the most intact in the world. Concentrated signature reds with notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, blackberry, garrigue, sweet spices and a peppery touch, round tannins and a sunny palate — old vines (up to 100 years) give depth. 'Superior' designation for Garnacha over 50 years old. Harsh continental climate, schist soils.
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: Provignage
A vine reproduction technique that consists of burying a vine shoot that takes root and reproduces a plant with the same characteristics as the vine to which it is attached.
