Winery MocenAlta Plata Verdejo - Viura
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The Alta Plata Verdejo - Viura of the Winery Mocen is in the top 0 of wines of Rueda.
Details and technical informations about Winery Mocen's Alta Plata Verdejo - Viura.
Discover the grape variety: Malvoisie de Toscane
It was cultivated in ancient times and is believed to be of Greek origin. In Italy, associated with Trebbiano Toscano, it was used to produce the famous Chianti: these two white varieties are no longer part of the vineyard. In France, Tuscan Malvasia is practically unknown. It should be noted that many grape varieties have "malvasia" as a synonym, so confusion between them is always possible.
Informations about the Winery Mocen
The Winery Mocen is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Rueda to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rueda
The wine region of Rueda is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Belondrade or the Domaine Ordóñez produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rueda are Verdejo, Tempranillo and Albarino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rueda often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, balsamic or sage and sometimes also flavors of chalk, mint or tomatoes.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
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The word of the wine: Persistence
Persistence in the mouth of a wine measured in caudalies.
