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Synonyms
Chardonnay - Viura is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Catalonia, Spain.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, apple, pear, stone fruit, floral and nutty.
It is planted most seriously in Rioja and Catalonia.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for prefer cool climates.
It blends readily with Parellada and Xarel-lo.
On other labels it goes by Viura and Macabeo.
At the table it suits maryland crab cakes, escalivada and paprika-spiced tortilla.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Maryland crab cakes
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Escalivada
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Paprika-spiced tortilla
Also labelled.
Viura, Macabeo.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodegas Aragonesas Azzulo Semidulce, Campo de Borja, Spain
- Bodegas Campillo Blanco Fermentado en Barrica, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Campillo Blanco Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Concavins - Clos Mont Blanc Castell Macabeu - Chardonnay, Catalonia, Spain
- Bodegas Esteban Martin Marques de Alfamen Blanco, Carinena, Spain
- Bodegas Esteban Martin Vinem Chardonnay - Macabeo, Carinena, Spain
- Bodegas Faustino Brut Cava Reserva, Rioja, Spain
- Bodegas Faustino Faustino Art Collection Viura - Chardonnay, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Chardonnay - Viura: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Viura taste like?+
Chardonnay - Viura tastes of citrus, apple, pear, stone fruit, floral and nutty, plus one more. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Viura from?+
Chardonnay - Viura originates in Catalonia, Spain.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Viura grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Viura are Rioja and Catalonia.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Viura?+
Pour it with maryland crab cakes, escalivada and paprika-spiced tortilla.
05.What else is Chardonnay - Viura called?+
Chardonnay - Viura is also labelled Viura and Macabeo.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.