Viura
The world is waking up to Spanish whites - and Macabeo is one of the best. It is planted from France’s Languedoc-Roussillon (known as Macabeu) down through Spain’s north east and famous Rioja region, where called Viura it is the chief local grape in their increasingly regarded whites. Like many creatures with high-potential it is troublesome - vulnerable to over production and rot, with difficulties balancing ripeness and acidity. Basic wines are fresh, lean and aromatic - widely used in blends and Cava production - while well-managed ‘serious’ examples are age-worthy with a typically Spanish spectrum of nutty-mineral characters and a plump, honeyed palate.
Currently we're sold out of Viura but you could check for a nice alternative. Happy hunting!
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2023 Muga Rioja BlancoA beautiful white Rioja. Muga reject 50% of their superb fruit for this high quality white, which is mostly the Viura grape (Macabeo) fermented on fine lees. Crisp and delicately fruited, it is ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle
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Mixed 6 - Frontonio old vine white packA super delicious white pack from Frontonio, the top of the hierarchy in Spain's Aragón region. Situated at high altitude these are organically and biodynamically grown dry farmed bush vines, ... read more$176.94 per pack
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Mixed 6 - Frontonio old vine Garnacha packA fabulous pack of new wave Garnacha (Grenache) from Frontonio, the top of the hierarchy in Spain's Aragón region. Situated at high altitude these are organically and biodynamically grown dry ... read more$176.94 per pack
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Mixed 6 - Muga White & Red RiojaTwo of Muga's best value Rioja in one pack. Starting with three bottles of their delicious Blanco, a customer favourite, and perfect for summer drinking. Then you get three bottles of their ... read more$224.94 per pack